Chicas Almodovar
by mariojacobs | created - 14 May 2022 | updated - 02 Jun 2022 | PublicPedro Almodóvar (born 1949) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, producer, and former actor.
His films are marked by melodrama, irreverent humour, bold color, glossy decor, quotations from popular culture, and complex narratives.
Desire, passion, family, and identity are among Almodovar's most prevalent subjects in his films.
His films generally depict the world of Spanish women and "Chicas Almodovar" are actresses who have starred in multiple works by Pedro Almodóvar, known for his frequent collaborations with strong female characters.
Sources: 1) Wikipedia, 2) Cinemania and 3) theartdesk.
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1. Victoria Abril
Actress | Átame!
This Spanish actress started studying dancing. Her teacher encouraged her to participate in her first film Obsesión (1977). After that, she was chosen by the director Narciso Ibáñez Serrador to be one of the co-hostesses of the famous TV contest Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez (1972) ...
2. Penélope Cruz
Actress | Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Known outside her native country as the "Spanish enchantress", Penélope Cruz Sánchez was born in Madrid to Eduardo Cruz, a retailer, and Encarna Sánchez, a hairdresser. As a toddler, she was already a compulsive performer, re-enacting TV commercials for her family's amusement, but she decided to ...
3. Lola Dueñas
Actress | Mar adentro
Lola Dueñas was born on October 6, 1971 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Sea Inside (2004), Volver (2006) and Broken Embraces (2009).
4. Bibiana Fernández
Actress | Remando al viento
Bibiana Fernández was born on February 13, 1954 in Tánger, Morocco. She is an actress, known for Rowing with the Wind (1988), Law of Desire (1987) and Matador (1986). She was previously married to Asdrúbal Ametller.
5. Chus Lampreave
Actress | Mujeres al borde de un ataque de "nervios"
Chus Lampreave was born on December 11, 1930 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. She was an actress and writer, known for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Volver (2006) and Broken Embraces (2009). She was married to Eusebio Moreno de los Ríos. She died on April 4, 2016 in Almería, Almería, ...
6. Loles León
Actress | Átame!
Loles León was born on August 1, 1950 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is an actress and producer, known for Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989), Aquí no hay quien viva (2003) and Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988).
7. Carmen Machi
Actress | Aída
Carmen Machi was born on January 7, 1963 in Madrid, Spain. She is an actress, known for Aída (2005), Broken Embraces (2009) and 7 vidas (1999).
8. Kiti Mánver
Actress | Los abrazos rotos
Kiti Mánver was born on May 11, 1953 in Antequera, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Broken Embraces (2009), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) and El inconveniente (2020).
9. Carmen Maura
Actress | Mujeres al borde de un ataque de "nervios"
Descendant of the conservative Spanish politician Antonio Maura, Carmen lead an art gallery and appeared in various roles in night- clubs. With Tigres de papel (1977) she had her first successful appearance on the movie screen and thereafter she worked at the theatre, the movies and in TV ...
10. Rossy de Palma
Actress | Mujeres al borde de un ataque de "nervios"
Rossy De Palma was born September 16, 1964. She was discovered in 1986 by Spanish film director, screenwriter and producer Pedro Almodóvar at a café in Madrid. She appeared in several of his films: Law of Desire (1987), Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)...
11. Marisa Paredes
Actress | Todo sobre mi madre
Marisa Paredes was born on April 3, 1946 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. She is an actress, known for All About My Mother (1999), The Skin I Live In (2011) and High Heels (1991).
12. Cecilia Roth
Actress | Todo sobre mi madre
She moved to Spain with her father and her brother, Ariel Rot, in 1976 and started acting. Her first major role was in Iván Zulueta's Arrebato (1979). After appearing in Pedro Almodóvar's debut feature _Pepi, Luci, Bom y otras chicas del montón (1980)_ she kept working with him in Labyrinth of ...
13. Julieta Serrano
Actress | Mujeres al borde de un ataque de "nervios"
Julieta Serrano was born on January 2, 1933 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is an actress, known for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Pain and Glory (2019) and Dark Habits (1983).
14. Blanca Suárez
Actress | El bar
Blanca Martínez Suárez (born 21 October 1988), professionally known as Blanca Suárez, is a Spanish actress. She is best known for her performances on television series The Boarding School (2007-10), The Boat (2011-13), and the Netflix series Cable Girls. She has also worked with Pedro Almodóvar in ...
15. Paz Vega
Actress | Spanglish
Paz Vega
A renowned international actress who has captivated audiences in Europe, North America, and Latin America with her talent and versatility in acting. After starting her career on the successful sitcom "Siete vidas", the Sevillian actress made the jump to the big screen with Julio Medem's "...
16. Ángela Molina
Actress | Carne trémula
Ángela Molina was born on October 5, 1955 in Madrid, Spain. She is an actress and art director, known for Live Flesh (1997), 1492: Conquest of Paradise (1992) and Broken Embraces (2009). She has been married to Leo Blakstad since 1995. They have two children. She was previously married to Hervé ...
17. María Barranco
Actress | Mujeres al borde de un ataque de "nervios"
María Barranco was born on June 11, 1961 in Málaga, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress and writer, known for Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Don Juan, mi querido fantasma (1990) and Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989).
18. Verónica Forqué
Actress | ¿Qué he hecho YO para merecer esto!!
Verónica Forqué was born on December 1, 1955 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. She was an actress, known for What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984), Kika (1993) and Eva y Adán, agencia matrimonial (1990). She was married to Manuel Iborra. She died on December 13, 2021 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
19. Blanca Portillo
Actress | Los abrazos rotos
Blanca Portillo was born on June 15, 1963 in Madrid, Spain. She is an actress, known for Broken Embraces (2009), Volver (2006) and 7 vidas (1999).
20. Rosario Flores
Actress | Hable con ella
Rosario Flores was born on November 4, 1963 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain. She is an actress and composer, known for Talk to Her (2002), Rosario Flores: Sabor, Sabor (1993) and Against the Wind (1990). She has been married to Pedro Lazaga since April 8, 2006. They have two children. She was previously ...
21. Elena Anaya
Actress | La piel que habito
Spanish actress Elena Anaya impressed the critics with her performance in Sex and Lucía (2001).
Elena was born in Palencia, Spain, on July 17th, 1975. An active child, she excelled in karate and mountain climbing. By the time she was 17 Elena knew that she wanted to channel her energy into ...
22. Adriana Ugarte
Actress | Julieta
Along 2013 year, has starred as Sira Quiroga in a tv series "El tiempo entre costuras" - L'espionne de Tanger - written by María Dueña best-seller. Acting this role, Sira was a young seamstress, who moved from Madrid (Spain) to Tanger (Morocco) in 1930 decade, when she had as clients important ...
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