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Paz Padilla
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María de la Paz Padilla Díaz
25 September 1969 |
| Occupation | Comedian, actress and presenter |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Albert Ferrer
(m. 1998; div. 2003)Antonio Juan Vidal Agarrado
(m. 2016; died 2020) |
| Children | Anna Ferrer Padilla |
María de la Paz Padilla Díaz, known as Paz Padilla, is a famous Spanish comedian, actress, and TV presenter. She was born on September 25, 1969, in Cádiz, Spain. Paz is well-known for her funny personality and her work on many popular television shows.
Before becoming a TV star, Paz worked as a clinical assistant in a hospital in Cádiz. Her journey into entertainment began in 1989 when she appeared on a comedy contest called Saque bola on a regional TV channel. This helped her get noticed, and by 1994, she was on the national TV comedy show Genio y Figura.
Paz quickly became a familiar face on Spanish television. From 1997 to 1999, she was a regular on the popular late-night show Crónicas marcianas. Since November 2009, she has been one of the main hosts of the talk show Sálvame, which is very popular in Spain. She also joined the talent show Got Talent España as a judge in 2019.
Besides her work as a presenter and comedian, Paz is also a talented actress. She has performed in theatre, appeared in movies like Marujas asesinas (2001), and starred in TV sitcoms. Some of her well-known TV acting roles include Mis adorables vecinos (2004-2006) and La que se avecina (2013–present). She has also worked in radio.
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Paz Padilla's TV Career
Paz Padilla has had a long and successful career in television. She has worked as a presenter, a comedian, a judge, and an actress on many different shows.
As a TV Presenter
Paz has hosted many TV programs, often bringing her unique humor to the screen.
- Genio y Figura (1994-1995)
- Inocente, inocente (1996) - A charity special.
- Sálvame (2009–present) - A popular talk show she has hosted for many years.
- La noche en Paz: Especial de Nochebuena (2009–present) - Special Christmas Eve shows.
- El año en Paz (2011–2016) - New Year's specials.
TV Appearances and Collaborations
Paz has also been a guest, judge, or comedian on many other TV shows.
- Saque bola (1989) - Her first big comedy contest.
- Crónicas marcianas (1997-1999) - Where she was a popular comedian.
- El Grand Prix del verano (2003 and 2008) - A fun summer game show.
- Got Talent España (2019–present) - Where she judges talented performers.
- Pasapalabra (2010-2014) - A popular word game show.
Acting Roles on TV
Paz Padilla has shown her acting skills in several TV series.
Main Acting Roles
- ¡Ala... Dina! (2000-2001)
- Mis adorables vecinos (2004-2006) - A comedy series about two very different families.
- La que se avecina (2010–present) - A popular Spanish sitcom.
Other Acting Roles
Paz has also had smaller, recurring roles in other TV shows.
- Un paso adelante (2004)
- Homo Zapping (2004)
- Aida (2014)
Paz Padilla in Movies
Paz has also acted in a few films, showing her range as a performer.
- Raluy, una noche en el circo (2000)
- Marujas asesinas (2001)
- Cobardes (2008)
Paz Padilla on Stage
Paz has performed in several theatre plays, often combining comedy with personal stories.
- Ustedes se preguntarán como he llegado hasta aquí (2007–2008)
- Solo Paz Padilla (2012–2014)
- El Humor de mi Vida (2021-2022)
Books by Paz Padilla
Paz Padilla has also written a book.
- «Quien te ha visto y quien te ve, Mari». Published in 2013. ISBN: 9788467028508
See also
In Spanish: Paz Padilla para niños
