17th Actors And Actresses Union Awards
The 17th Actors and Actresses Union Awards ceremony was held on 31 March 2008 at the Palacio de Congresos in Madrid. In addition to the competitive awards, the priest Enrique de Castro received the '' award whereas the '' career award. The Special Award went to the . Javier Bardem Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem (; born 1 March 1969) is a Spanish actor. Known for his roles in blockbusters and foreign films, he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance as the psychopathic assassin Anton Chigurh in ... also was recognised by his peers for his recently won Academy Award, the first ever by a Spanish actor. Winners and nominees The winners and nominees are listed as follows: Film Television Theatre Newcomers References {{Actors and Actresses Union Awards Actors and Actresses Union Awards 2008 in Madrid 2008 television awards 2008 film awards 2008 theatre awards March 2008 events in Europe ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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IFEMA Palacio Municipal
The IFEMA Palacio Municipal, formerly known as Palacio Municipal de Congresos, is a convention centre in Madrid, Spain. It is located near the IFEMA's main fairground complex in the Campo de las Naciones area. It is operated by IFEMA since 2019. History It is located in the Corralejos neighborhood, Barajas district. Designed by Ricardo Bofill, building works lasted from March 1991 to May 1993. The building was inaugurated on 19 October 1993. Since 1995, when the Goya Awards moved from the similarly named Palacio de Congresos in the Paseo de la Castellana, the venue has hosted several editions of the awards' ceremonies. On 15 December 1995, the venue hosted the EU summit that ratified the creation of the "euro" currency. It has also hosted other international events such as IMF and World Bank meetings as well as NATO and UN summits. The facility closed down on 8 November 2012 to undergo building works to improve on its security. It re-opened on 24 April 2013. In 2018, the A ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Belén Rueda
María Belén Rueda García-Porrero (born 16 March 1965) is a Spanish actress. She became popular in Spain for her performances in the Globomedia-produced television series '' Periodistas'' (1998–2002) and, most notably, ''Los Serrano'' (2003–2007). Likewise, she has carved an international reputation among horror fans for her performances in horror and suspense works. Biography María Belén Rueda García-Porrero was born in Madrid on 16 March 1965. Her father was a civil engineer and her mother was a ballet instructor. She is the second of three children; her siblings are named María Jesús and Alfonso. She and her family moved to San Juan, Alicante when she was a child. When Rueda was 18 years old she moved to Madrid to study architecture. Career While she was a student, she made her television debut as a steward in the night-show ''VIP Noche'' originally hosted by , eventually becoming the co-host together with Emilio Aragón. While she had been already cast as the ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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13 Roses
''13 Roses'' ( es, Las 13 Rosas, links=no) is a 2007 Spanish-Italian film directed by Emilio Martínez Lázaro. It stars Pilar Lopez de Ayala, Verónica Sánchez and Marta Etura. The plot, based on a true story, follows the tragic fate of ''Las Trece Rosas'', fighting for their ideals in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. Plot In Siege of Madrid, Madrid in 1939 during the final days of the Spanish Civil War, Virtudes and Carmen, two young idealistic Republican faction (Spanish Civil War), Republican militants, are encouraging their neighbours to keep faith in the cause of the Second Spanish Republic, Second Republic. However, the entry of Francisco Franco, Franco's Nationalist faction (Spanish Civil War), Nationalist troops into the city is eminent. Fearing White Terror (Spain), the bloody repression that was coming, many Republicans are fleeing the country while others are unable or unwilling to do so. Julia, a streetcar attendant, and her friend Adelina, a International Re ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marta Etura
Marta Etura Palenzuela (born in 28 October, 1978) is a Spanish film and television actress. She is known for '' Your Next Life'' (2004), ''Cell 211'' (2009), '' Sleep Tight'' (2011), and ''The Invisible Guardian'' (2017). Biography Etura was born in 1978 in San Sebastián, where she studied at the French Lyceum. Willing to develop a career as an actress, she moved to Madrid and graduated from the acting school of Cristina Rota. Filmography Film Television * 2016: ''La sonata del silencio'' * 2013: ''Águila Roja'' * 2006: ''Vientos de agua'' * 2003: ''La vida de Rita'' * 2000: ''Raquel busca su sitio'' Theatre * 2012: '' Antígona'' * 2008: ''Hamlet'' * 2007: ''Despertares y celebraciones'' Accolades * Shooting Stars Award 2006 by European Film Promotion ; Goya Awards The Goya Awards ( es, Premios Goya) are Spain's main national annual film awards, commonly referred to as the Academy Awards of Spain. The awards were established in 1987, a year after the foundin ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mariana Cordero
Mariana Cordero is a Spanish actress. She appeared in more than thirty films since 1999, as well as acting in TV series. She has a daughter, Lara Grube, who is also an actress. Selected filmography References External links * Living people Spanish film actresses Spanish television actresses Year of birth missing (living people) Place of birth missing (living people) {{Spain-actor-stub ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Mataharis
''Mataharis'' is a 2007 Spanish drama film directed by Icíar Bollaín. It stars Najwa Nimri, Tristán Ulloa, María Vázquez and Nuria González. The plot follows the lives of three female detectives who investigate the secrets of others, but end up uncovering their own families' lies and truths they would prefer to ignore. Plot Inés, Eva and Carmen, three women of different generations, work as private detectives for an investigation agency run by Valbuena, their male chauvinist boss. Inés, the youngest and most ambitious of the three is assigned to work undercover as an employee in a factory to spy on the activities of its union leaders. However, her investigation brings her face to face with a difficult emotional and ethical decision. Initially, she hoped to move through the ranks by working on this case, but her plans go awry when she begins to empathize with and develop feelings for Manuel, one of the key union members she is investigating. This ethical dilemma coupled wi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Nuria González
Nuria González (born 16 May 1962) is a Spanish actress. She became popular to a television audience for her performances in series such as '' Manos a la obra'', ''Los Serrano'' and ''Física o Química''. Life and career Nuria González was born on 16 May 1962 in Málaga. She earned early public recognition to a television audience in Spain by appearing in the late night show ' (as the transvestite Ramón) as well as featuring in the series '' Manos a la obra'' and ''Los Serrano''. She also featured in the series '. In addition to her acting career, González has worked as a television presenter, hosting the Spain's version of the game show ''Weakest Link'', which she quit in 2002, citing professional issues and physical exhaustion, focusing instead on her work in the theatre play ''5mujeres.com'', staged at the Teatro Alcázar. She too has intervened as a stand-up comedian in '. She has been highlighed for deciding to drastically quit her roles in ''Manos a la obra'' (Ade ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Oviedo Express
''Oviedo Express'' is a 2007 Spanish comedy-drama film directed and written by Gonzalo Suárez. It stars Carmelo Gómez, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Maribel Verdú, Najwa Nimri, Jorge Sanz, Bárbara Goenaga and Alberto Jiménez. Plot The plot was reportedly inspired on Stefan Zweig's ''Fear'', although barely anything of the work (the nexus with the intrigue if at all) is identifiable in the film. A troupe of thespians moves to Oviedo to stage a play based on '' La Regenta''. Mariola Mayo is the leading actress performing the stage role of ''La Regenta/Ana Ozores''. The Mayor of Oviedo has an affair with journalist Bárbara Ruiz. Emma (a nod to ''Madame Bovary'' character), the scorned spouse of the Mayor of Oviedo and a young scholar preparing a PhD dissertation on ''La Regenta'', portrays a sort of Regenta-like in-fiction character. Emma has sexual intercourse with Benjamín Olmo, the leading actor of the play. Cast Production The project was originally titled ''Érase una ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Jorge Sanz
Jorge Sanz Miranda (born 26 August 1969) is a Spanish actor and one of the most prominent actors of the Spanish cinema since the 1980s. He is known to international audiences for his roles in the films: '' Amantes'' (1991) by director Vicente Aranda and Fernando Trueba’s ''Belle Époque'' (1992). Early life Jorge Sanz Miranda was born on 26 August 1969 in Madrid.D’Lugo, ''Guide to the Cinema of Spain'', p. 258 The youngest of five children, he would have followed a military career in the footsteps of his father, but his mother took him to an audition when he was nine years old and he was cast as the son of Jane Birkin in the film ''La Miel'' (1979) directed by Pedro Masó.Jorge Sanz - Famosos - Tierra From then on, he started a prolific career as an actor mostly in commercial films. His self ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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The Wooden Box (film)
''The Wooden Box'' ( es, La caja, links=no) is a 2006 Spanish-Portuguese black comedy film directed and written by Juan Carlos Falcón in his directorial feature debut which stars Ángela Molina, Elvira Mínguez, Antonia San Juan, Vladimir Cruz, and María Galiana. Plot Set in a Canarian village in 1965, the plot follows Eloísa, a widow who sets a makeshift wake for her deceased husband Don Lucio (with whom all the locals have scores to settle) in the residence of her friend Isabel. Cast Production ''The Wooden Box'' is inspired by novel ''Nos dejaron el muerto''. It is a Spanish-Portuguese co-production by Aiete-Ariane Films and Oberón Cinematográfica alongside Take 2000, with support from Ayuntamiento de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Ayuntamiento de Pájara, , , Patronato de Turismo de La Palma, and Canarias Cultura en Red. It was shot in the islands of Fuerteventura and La Palma while filming for some indoor footage took place in Madrid. Release The film was sel ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Vladimir Cruz
Vladimir Cruz Marrero (born 26 July 1965) is a Cuban actor, screenwriter, playwright, film and theatre director. He is perhaps best known for his role in the film '' Strawberry and Chocolate'' (1994). Career Cruz made his acting debut on the stage as an amateur actor in 1981. He then began to study at the Instituto Superior de Arte in 1983 and graduated in 1988 with a licentiate degree in performing arts. He became well-known for his supporting role in the film '' Strawberry and Chocolate'' (1994), which received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and many awards. He also wrote plays and screenplays as well as directing plays and films, notably '' Afinidades'' (2010). He has an extensive career in film, theater and television. He has recently appeared in the film ''Los buenos demonios'' (2018) and the television series '' Narcos: Mexico'' (2018), the former of which earned him the Silver Biznaga for Best Supporting Actor at the Málaga Spanish F ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raúl Arévalo
Raúl Arévalo Zorzo (born 22 November 1979) is a Spanish actor and director, known by international audiences for his role in the film '' Summer Rain'', directed by Antonio Banderas. Career Raúl Arévalo Zorzo was born on 22 November 1979 in Móstoles, province of Madrid. Arévalo began his acting career in 2001 performing the role of Carlos in the Spanish TV series '' Compañeros'' for two seasons, until 2002. In 2003, he made his film debut in ''Los abajo firmantes'', starring alongside Javier Cámara and Juan Diego Botto. The following year, he appeared in ''Cosas que hacen que la vida valga la pena'', directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira. Between 2003 and 2005, he made appearances in the TV series ''Hospital Central'', ''Cuéntame cómo pasó'', ''Aída'' and ''Motivos personales''. In 2006, he made his breakthrough performance as Israel/Sean, the lead character's best friend, in ''Dark Blue Almost Black'' (''AzulOscuroCasiNegro''), directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo. Hi ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |