Ángela Molina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ángela Molina
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Molina in 2020
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Ángela Molina Tejedor
5 October 1955 Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1975–present |
| Children | 5, including Olivia |
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| Relatives | Mónica Molina (sister) |
Ángela Molina Tejedor is a famous Spanish actress. She was born on October 5, 1955. She has acted in many Spanish movies. She has also starred in international films and TV shows, especially in Italy.
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About Ángela Molina's Family
Ángela Molina was born in Madrid, Spain. Her father was a well-known singer named Antonio Molina. Her mother's name was Ángela Tejedor. Ángela has several brothers and sisters. Some of them, like Mónica, Paula, and Miki, are also actors. Her brother Noel is a composer, which means he writes music.
Ángela Molina's Acting Journey
Ángela Molina studied dance and theater at a special school in Madrid. She started her movie career in 1975. Her first film was called No matarás.
One of her early important roles was in the movie Black Brood (1977). She played a character named Rosa. This film showed some of the tough times in Spain after a period of strict rule.
Ángela became famous around the world after starring in That Obscure Object of Desire (1977). This was the last movie made by the famous director Luis Buñuel.
Working with Famous Directors
Ángela Molina has worked with many amazing directors. These include Luis Buñuel, Pedro Almodóvar, and Ridley Scott. She has also worked with Italian directors like the Taviani brothers and Giuseppe Tornatore. Working with so many different directors shows how talented she is.
Awards and Recognitions
Ángela Molina has won many awards for her acting. In 1985, she made history. She was the first non-Italian actress to win the David di Donatello award. This is a very important Italian film award. She won it for her role in the movie Camorra.
In 1987, she won the Best Actress award. This was at the Donostia-San Sebastian International Film Festival for her role in Half of Heaven. She has also been nominated many times for the Goya Awards. These are Spain's most important film awards.
In 1999, she was chosen to lead the jury at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival. This is a big honor in the film world.
She received the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 2002. This award recognizes people who have done great things in art. In 2016, she also won the Spanish National Prize of Cinematography. In 2021, she received an Honorary Goya Award for her amazing career. In 2024, she won the Best Actress award at the 19th Rome Film Festival for her role in They Will Be Dust.
Images for kids
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Molina holding a trophy during the 30th International Medina del Campo Film Week in 2017
See also
In Spanish: Ángela Molina para niños
