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María Galiana
Spanish actress
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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.[1] She owes much of her popularity to her performance as Herminia in Cuéntame cómo pasó.[2]
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.[3][4] She made her film debut as an actress in Pasodoble (1988).[3] Appearances in Malaventura, Belle Époque, Así en el cielo como en la tierra, Libertarias, and Yerma followed.[3]
Filmography
Film
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tapas | |||
| 2004 | Roma | Portera | ||
| 1999 | Solas | Mother | Won - Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1992 | Belle Époque | La Polonia | ||
TBA | Mi querida señorita † |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2023 | Cuéntame cómo pasó | Herminia López |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Goya Award | Best Supporting Actress | Solas | Won |
Honors
- 2005 – Gold Medal of Merit in Labour (Kingdom of Spain, 18 November 2005).[6]