María Asquerino facts for kids
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María Asquerino
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Dulce Nombre de María Urdiaín Muro
25 November 1925 |
| Died | 27 February 2013 (aged 87) Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1941-2009 |
Dulce Nombre de María Urdiaín Muro (born November 25, 1925 – died February 27, 2013), known to everyone as María Asquerino, was a famous Spanish actress. She starred in many movies throughout her long career.
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María Asquerino's Life and Career
Early Life and First Steps in Acting
María Asquerino was born in Madrid, Spain, on November 25, 1925. Her full name was Dulce Nombre de María Urdiaín Muro. She started acting when she was quite young, in 1941. This was the beginning of a very long and successful career in Spanish cinema.
A Long and Busy Acting Career
María Asquerino was known for her amazing talent and for how many different roles she played. She acted in over 80 films! Her career lasted for almost 70 years, from 1941 until her last film in 2009.
She worked with many important directors and actors in Spain. Some of her well-known films include That Obscure Object of Desire (1977) and La comunidad (2000). In La comunidad, she played a character named Encarna. Her roles often showed her strong personality and acting skills.
Awards and Special Recognition
María Asquerino won several important awards for her acting. These awards showed how much people appreciated her work.
| Year | Award Name | Category | Movie | Result |
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| 1989 | Goya Award | Best Supporting Actress | The Sea And Time | Winner |
| 1970 | Medals Film Writers Circle | Best Supporting Actress | Goya, the story of a loneliness and The fool of the boat | Winner |
| 2008 | Actors Union | Lifetime Achievement | - | Winner |
The Goya Award is one of the most important film awards in Spain, similar to the Oscars in the United States. Winning this award for The Sea And Time was a big achievement for her. She also received a special Lifetime Achievement award from the Actors Union in 2008. This award honored her entire career and all her contributions to acting.
Later Years
María Asquerino continued acting well into her later years. Her final film role was in Pagafantas in 2009. She passed away on February 27, 2013, in Madrid, Spain, at the age of 87. She is remembered as one of Spain's most important and respected actresses.
See also
In Spanish: María Asquerino para niños
