María Galiana
María Galiana Medina (born 31 May 1935) is a Spanish actress. She won the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the mother in Alone. She owes much of her popularity to her performance as Herminia in Cuéntame cómo pasó.
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María Galiana
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- Born
- 31 May 1935
- Birthplace
- Seville, Spain
- Occupation
- * Actress
- Birth Name
- María Galiana Medina
- Nationality
- Spain
- Fields
- television · theatre · film
- Education
- University of Seville
- Honours
- Medal of the Circle of Cinematographic Writers for the best actress · Medal of Andalusia · Dearest Son of Andalusia · Iris Award for Best Female Performance · Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress · Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
- Languages
- Spanish
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Biography
Biography
María Galiana studied at University of Seville. The recorded working language is Spanish. The field of work recorded is television, theatre and film. Distinctions recorded are Medal of the Circle of Cinematographic Writers for the best actress, Medal of Andalusia, Dearest Son of Andalusia and Iris Award for Best Female Performance.
Key facts
Key facts
• Honorific Prefix — The Most Excellent • Born — 31 May 1935 • Birthplace — Seville, Spain • Occupation — * Actress • high school teacher • Birth Name — María Galiana Medina • Years Active — 1985–present
Biography
Biography
Born in Seville on 31 May 1935, Galiana earned a licentiate degree in Philosophy and Letters and has worked as a high school teacher on history and art history in addition to her acting career. She made her film debut as an actress in Pasodoble (1988). Appearances in Malaventura (1988 film), Belle Époque, Así en el cielo como en la tierra, Libertarias, and Yerma followed.
Television
Television
• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 2001–2023 — Cuéntame cómo pasó — Herminia López
Life and career
Dated record
Life and career
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1935
María Galiana born at Seville.
Film
• Year — Title — Role — Notes — Reference(s) • 2005 — Tapas • 2004 — Roma — Portera • 1999 — Solas — Mother — Won - Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress • 1992 — Belle Époque — La Polonia • 2026 — Upiro • Mi querida señorita
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María Galiana received Medal of the Circle of Cinematographic Writers for the best actress, Medal of Andalusia, Dearest Son of Andalusia, Iris Award for Best Female Performance, Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress and Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts.
Awards
Awards
• Year — Award — Category — Work — Result • 2000 — Goya Award — Best Supporting Actress — Solas
Honors
Honors
• 2005 – Gold Medal of Merit in Labour (Kingdom of Spain, 18 November 2005).
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