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María Botto
Premios Goya 2018 - María Botto.jpg
At the 32nd Goya Awards in 2018
Born (1974-02-10) 10 February 1974 (age 51)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Other names María Botto Rota
Occupation Actress
Years active 1984-present
Parent(s)
  • Cristina Rota (mother)
Relatives
  • Juan Diego Botto (brother)

María Florencia Botto Rota is an actress from Argentina and Spain. She was born on February 10, 1974. In 1978, when she was four years old, María moved to Spain. She moved with her mother, Cristina Rota, and her brother, Juan Diego Botto. Both her mother and brother are also actors.

María started her acting career in movies when she was just 10 years old. Her first film was called Berta's Motives. On television, she played a character named Ava Pereira. This was in the drama series Good Behavior on the TNT network. Interestingly, her brother, Juan Diego Botto, played her character's brother, Javier, in the same show.

María Botto's Acting Career

María Botto has acted in many films and television shows. She has worked on projects in both Spain and other countries. Her career shows how dedicated she is to acting.

Movies She Has Starred In

María Botto's first movie role was in Los motivos de Berta in 1984. Since then, she has appeared in many different films. Some of her notable movies include:

  • Celos (1999)
  • Silencio roto (2001)
  • Soldados de Salamina (2003)
  • Carmen (2003)
  • Los abajo firmantes (2003), where she also helped write the story.
  • Seres queridos (2004)
  • María querida (2004)
  • El penalti más largo del mundo (2005)
  • My Life in Ruins (2009)
  • 3 bodas de más (2013)
  • Risen (2016), where she played Mary Magdalene.
  • Malnazidos (2020)
  • Código Emperador (2022)
  • Hustle (2022)
  • Odio el verano (2024)

Television Shows She Has Appeared In

Besides movies, María Botto has also been a part of many television series. Her TV roles have allowed her to explore different types of characters. Some of her television work includes:

  • 7 días al desnudo (2005–2006)
  • Círculo rojo (2007)
  • Pelotas (2009–2010)
  • Bajo sospecha (2016)
  • Good Behavior (2016–2017), where she had a recurring role.
  • Cuerpo de élite (2018)
  • Cuéntame cómo pasó (2019)
  • El otro lado (2023)

Awards and Nominations

María Botto has been recognized for her acting talent. She has received nominations for some important awards in the film industry.

  • In 2000, she was nominated for a Goya Award for Best New Actress for her role in Jealousy. The Goya Awards are very important film awards in Spain.
  • In 2004, she received two nominations for her work in Soldiers of Salamina. She was nominated for a Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress. She also received a nomination from the 13th Actors and Actresses Union Awards for Best Film Actress in a Secondary Role.

External Links

  • María Botto on IMDb

See also

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