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Leonor Watling
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Leonor Elizabeth Ceballos Watling
28 July 1975 Madrid, Spain
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| Years active | 1993–present |
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| Genres | Jazz, blues, rock |
| Instruments | Vocals |
Leonor Watling (born on July 28, 1975) is a talented Spanish actress and singer. She is known for her roles in many films and TV shows, and also as the lead singer of the band Marlango.
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Early Life and Dreams
Leonor Watling was born in Madrid, Spain. Her father was Spanish, and her mother was English. She is the youngest of four children. When she was younger, Leonor dreamed of becoming a dancer. However, a knee injury meant she couldn't continue dancing professionally. This led her to discover her passion for acting.
Acting Career Highlights
Leonor started her acting journey in theatre. Her first movie role was in Jardines colgantes in 1993. After that, she appeared in several TV series. One of her most well-known roles was in the series Raquel busca su sitio.
She was nominated for a Goya Award (which are like the Oscars in Spain) in 1998 for her role in La hora de los valientes. She was also recognized as one of Europe's 'Shooting Stars' in 1999, which highlights rising acting talent. She received another Goya nomination in 2002 for her work in My Mother Likes Women.
Leonor has also lent her voice to animated movies. She was the Spanish voice of "Red Pucket" (Little Red Riding Hood) in the movie Hoodwinked in 2005. She also acted alongside famous actors like Elijah Wood in The Oxford Murders.
In 2006, Leonor was part of a special movie called Paris, Je T'aime. This film was a collection of short stories, each set in Paris and directed by different famous directors. Leonor starred in the "Bastille" segment, which was directed by Spanish writer-director Isabel Coixet.
Music with Marlango
Besides acting, Leonor is also a talented musician. She is the lead singer of the band Marlango. Most of their songs are sung in English. The band has released several albums, including Marlango (2004), Automatic Imperfection (2005), and Technicolor (2018). She often combines her acting work with her music career.
Personal Life
Leonor Watling is in a relationship with Oscar-winning musician Jorge Drexler from Uruguay. They have two children together: a son named Luca, born in 2009, and a daughter named Lea, born in 2011.
Discography
With Marlango
- Marlango (2004)
- Automatic Imperfection (2005)
- The Electrical Morning (2007)
- Life in the Treehouse (2010)
- Un Día Extraordinario (2012)
- El Porvenir (2014)
- Technicolor (2018)
Collaborations
Leonor has also worked with other musicians:
- She sang a duet with Miguel Bosé on the song "Este mundo va."
- She provided backing vocals for Jorge Drexler on "El otro engranaje."
- She sang with Fito Páez on "Pétalo de sal" and "Creo."
Awards and Recognition
Leonor Watling has been recognized for her acting talent over the years. She has been nominated for and won several awards, including:
- She was nominated for a Goya Award for Best Leading Actress in 1999 and 2003.
- She won the Fotogramas de Plata award for Best Actress (film) in 2003.
- She also won the CEC Medals for Best Supporting Actress in 2004.
See also
In Spanish: Leonor Watling para niños
