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María Barranco
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María Barranco (2014)
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María de los Remedios Barranco García
11 June 1961 Málaga, Spain
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María de los Remedios Barranco García (born June 11, 1961), known as María Barranco, is a famous Spanish actress. She has won two Goya Awards for Best Supporting Actress. These awards are very important in Spanish cinema.
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About María Barranco
María Barranco was born in Málaga, Spain, on June 11, 1961. She first started studying medicine. However, she soon realized her true passion was acting. She decided to leave medicine and study drama in her hometown.
Early Career
While studying drama, María joined different theater groups. This helped her gain experience on stage. Later, she moved to Madrid, the capital of Spain. There, she made her first professional stage appearance in a play called La venganza de Don Mendo.
María Barranco started her film career in 1986. Her first movie was El elegido. She quickly became known for her talent. In 1990, she won her first Goya Award. This was for her amazing performance in a film released that year.
Personal Life
María Barranco was married to the filmmaker Imanol Uribe. They were married from 1982 until 2004. They have a daughter named Andrea.
Movies and TV Shows
María Barranco has acted in many movies and television shows. She is known for her roles in various Spanish films.
Notable Films
Some of her well-known movies include:
- Mujeres al borde de un ataque de nervios (1988)
- Las cosas del querer (1989)
- ¡Átame! (1989)
- Todo por la pasta (1991)
- El rey pasmado (1991)
- La ardilla roja (1993)
- Todos los hombres sois iguales (1994)
- La niña de tus ojos (1998)
- El viaje de Carol (2002)
- El refugio (2021)
Television Appearances
She has also appeared in television series, such as:
- Sopa boba
- Ellas son así
Awards and Recognition
María Barranco has received several awards for her acting. Her two Goya Awards are among her most significant achievements.
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3rd Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown | Won |
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4th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Things of Love | Nominated |
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5th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | A 1990 film | Won |
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6th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Dumbfounded King | Nominated |
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8th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Red Squirrel | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: María Barranco para niños
