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Ruth Díaz
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At the Málaga Film Festival in 2020
Born
Ruth Díaz Muriedas

(1975-01-25) 25 January 1975 (age 50)
Reinosa, Spain
Alma mater RESAD
Occupation
  • Actress
  • film director

Ruth Díaz Muriedas, born on January 25, 1975, is a talented Spanish actress and film director. She became very well known for her amazing performance in the 2016 movie The Fury of a Patient Man.

About Ruth Díaz

Ruth Díaz Muriedas was born in Reinosa, Spain, on January 25, 1975. She started acting in plays when she was 17 years old. She even performed in a play called Fortunata y Jacinta at a famous theater in Madrid in 1993. Ruth also studied acting and graduated from a special drama school called RESAD.

Her Acting Journey

Ruth got her first role on television in 1999 in a police show called El comisario. Her first movie role was in 2001 in a film called ... Housewives. She also appeared in other movies like Para entrar a vivir [es] and El calentito.

Over the years, she acted in many TV shows. Some of these include Al salir de clase (in 2001), Hospital Central (in 2003), Amar en tiempos revueltos (in 2009), Los misterios de Laura (in 2010), and Cuéntame (in 2012).

After some time, Ruth took a break from major acting roles. This was partly because she had a baby and also due to economic challenges. During this time, she even directed her first short film in 2013, called Porsiemprejamón.

She made a big comeback in 2016, playing a character named Ana in the movie The Fury of a Patient Man. This role brought her a lot of praise and awards. In 2018, she starred as Mercedes Carrillo in the third season of the TV series Locked Up. She also played the role of Laura in another TV show called El pueblo.

Awards and Recognition

Ruth Díaz has won several awards for her acting, especially for her role in The Fury of a Patient Man. Here are some of the awards she has received:

Year Award Category Work Result
2016 73rd Venice International Film Festival Orizzonti Award for Best Actress The Fury of a Patient Man Won
2017 4th Feroz Awards Best Supporting Actress (film) Won
72nd CEC Medals Best Supporting Actress Won
Best New Actress Nominated
31st Goya Awards Best New Actress Nominated
26th Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best New Actress Won

See also

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