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Silvia Abascal
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Attending the 33rd Goya Awards in 2019
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Silvia Abascal Estrada
20 March 1979 Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
Silvia Abascal Estrada (born March 20, 1979) is a talented Spanish actress. She has starred in many films, TV shows, and plays. She became well-known in 1995 with her role in the TV show Pepa y Pepe.
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About Silvia Abascal
Early Life and First Roles
Silvia Abascal Estrada was born in Madrid, Spain, on March 20, 1979. She started her television career at just 14 years old. Her first appearance was on the game show Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez.
Becoming a Star
Silvia's career really took off in 1995. She played Clarita in the TV show Pepa y Pepe. Clarita was a sarcastic but sensible teenager who loved grunge music. This role helped Silvia become a recognized actress. She also trained her acting skills with Juan Carlos Corazza.
Her first movie role was in Time of Happiness in 1997. Later, she was nominated for a Goya Award for Best New Actress for her role as Lola in the movie The Yellow Fountain. Lola was a character who was half-Spanish and half-Chinese.
Helping Others
In 2003, Silvia Abascal became a goodwill ambassador for Unicef. This means she helps promote Unicef's work to support children around the world.
Facing Challenges and Comebacks
In April 2011, Silvia faced a health challenge when she had a stroke. This meant she had to take a break from acting for a while. However, she made a strong comeback just ten months later. She attended the gala for the 26th Goya Awards. She continued her acting career, appearing in the film Pasaje de vida in 2015.
Silvia's Acting Work
Silvia Abascal has worked on many different projects. She has acted in movies, television shows, and plays.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1997 | El tiempo de la felicidad | Verónica |
| 1999 | La fuente amarilla | Lola |
| 2001 | La voz de su amo | Marta |
| 2002 | A mi madre le gustan las mujeres | Sol |
| 2004 | El lobo | Begoña |
| 2005 | Vida y color | Begoña |
| 2006 | La dama boba | Finea |
| 2007 | Enloquecidas | Blanca |
| Escuchando a Gabriel | Sara | |
| 2008 | El amor se mueve | |
| 2010 | La herencia Valdemar | Luisa Llorente |
| La herencia Valdemar II: La sombra prohibida | Luisa Llorente | |
| 2015 | Pasaje de vida | Ariadna |
| Francisco, el padre Jorge | Ana | |
| Ma ma | Enfermera | |
| Truman | Mónica | |
| 2022 | Asombrosa Elisa | Úrsula |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Pepa y Pepe | Clarita | |
| 1999–2000 | El comisario | ||
| 2002 | Viento del pueblo: Miguel Hernández | Josefina Manresa | Miniseries |
| 2009 | Acusados | Laura Nieto | |
| 2011 | Piratas | Blanca Díaz de Andrade | |
| 2018 | La catedral del mar | Elionor | |
| 2021 | La cocinera de Castamar | Reina Isabel de Farnesio | |
| 2021 | Cuéntame cómo pasó | María Alcántara | Introduced in season 21. Younger versions played by other actresses. |
| 2022 | ¡García! | Catalina Bellido | |
| 2023 | Montecristo | Mercedes Herrera | |
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Asuntos internos | Ana Villacastín |
Theatre Plays
Silvia has also performed in several theatre plays, including:
- La gaviota (2010)
- Días de vino y rosas (2009–10)
- Gatas (2008)
- Siglo XX... que estás en los cielos (2006)
- Historia de una vida (2005)
Awards and Recognitions
Silvia Abascal has been recognized for her acting talent with several awards and nominations.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2000 | 14th Goya Awards | Best New Actress | The Yellow Fountain | Nominated |
| 2005 | 19th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Wolf | Nominated |
| 14th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actress in a Secondary Role | Nominated | ||
| 2006 | 15th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Stage Actress in a Leading Role | Historia de una vida | Nominated |
| 9th Málaga Film Festival | Silver Biznaga for Best Actress | The Idiot Maiden | Won | |
| 2007 | 21st Goya Awards | Best Actress | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Silvia Abascal para niños
