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List Of Spaniards
This is a list, in alphabetical order within categories, of notable hispanic people of Spanish people, Spanish heritage and descent born and raised in Spain, or of direct Spanish descent. ''Note: The same person may appear under several headings.'' Actors *Victoria Abril, Victoria Abril (born 1957) *Elena Anaya, Elena Anaya (born 1975) *Antonio Banderas, Antonio Banderas (born 1960) *Javier Bardem, Javier Bardem (born 1969) *Pilar Bardem, Pilar Bardem (1939–2021) *Amparo Baró, Amparo Baró (1937–2015) *Claudia Bassols, Claudia Bassols (born 1979) *Ana Belén (born 1951) *Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey, Àstrid Bergès-Frisbey (born 1986) *Juan Diego Botto, Juan Diego Botto (born 1975) *Javier Cámara, Javier Cámara (born 1967) *Mario Casas, Mario Casas (born 1986) *Mark Consuelos, Mark Consuelos (born 1970) *Úrsula Corberó, Úrsula Corberó (born 1989) *Penélope Cruz, Penélope Cruz (born 1974) *Gabino Diego, Gabino Diego (born 1966) *Lola Dueñas, Lola Du ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hispanic
The term ''Hispanic'' ( es, hispano) refers to people, cultures, or countries related to Spain, the Spanish language, or Hispanidad. The term commonly applies to countries with a cultural and historical link to Spain and to viceroyalties formerly part of the Spanish Empire following the Spanish colonization of the Americas, parts of the Asia-Pacific region and Africa. Outside of Spain, the Spanish language is a predominant or official language in the countries of Hispanic America and Equatorial Guinea. Further, the cultures of these countries were influenced by Spain to different degrees, combined with the local pre-Hispanic culture or other foreign influences. Former Spanish colonies elsewhere, namely the Spanish East Indies (the Philippines, Marianas, etc.) and Spanish Sahara ( Western Sahara), were also influenced by Spanish culture, however Spanish is not a predominant language in these regions. Hispanic culture is a set of customs, traditions, beliefs, and art forms ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ana Belén
María del Pilar Cuesta Acosta (born 27 May 1951, Madrid), known professionally as Ana Belén, is a Spanish actress and singer. Life/career Born in 1951, Ana Belén is the oldest of three children. Her father was a cook in Hotel Palace, and her mother worked as doorwoman at an estate.ANA BELÉN Inicios de su carrera anabelen.es; accessed 18 March 2015. Ana Belén studied acting in Spain during her youth and began acting in theatrical and cinematic productions in the mid-1960. While working on the film ''Morbo'' by Gonzalo Suárez, she met Víctor Manuel, marrying him in 1972 in |
Fernando Fernán Gómez
Fernando Fernández Gómez (28 August 1921 – 21 November 2007) better known as Fernando Fernán Gómez was a Spanish actor, screenwriter, film director, theater director and member of the Royal Spanish Academy for seven years. He was born in Peru while his mother, Spanish actress Carola Fernán-Gómez, was making a tour in Latin America. He would later use her surname for his stage name when he moved to Spain in 1924. Biography The most probable thing, as he wrote in his memoirs, is that he was born in Lima on 28 August 1921, even if his birth certificate indicates that he was born in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires. The reason for this is that his mother, the theater actress Carola Fernán Gómez, was touring South America when he was born in Lima, so his birth certificate was issued days later in Argentina, a country whose nationality he retained, in addition to Spanish nationality, which was granted to him in 1984. Being an extramarital son, his father was also the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bibiana Fernández
Bibiana Manuela Fernández Chica (born 13 February 1954), better known as Bibiana Fernández and also known as Bibi Andersen, is a Spanish actress, singer, TV presenter and model. Biography Fernández Chica was born in Tangier and spent her childhood in Málaga. She decided to receive hormone treatment in adulthood. She completed her gender confirmation surgery in 1991 and changed her name to Bibiana in 1994. After spending some time performing in various shows around Barcelona, she went on to make her film debut in Vicente Aranda's ''Cambio de Sexo'' (Sex Change) in 1976. With this movie she rose to stardom in Spain, appearing in several TV shows and releasing several hit songs such as "Call Me Lady Champagne" and "Sálvame". In the 1980s she began working with film director Pedro Almodóvar and was cast in many of his movies. She also hosted different television shows while acting in more films. She was married to Asdrúbal Ametller from 2000 to 2003. In 2005, she ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angelines Fernández
María de los Ángeles Fernández Abad (30 July 1924 – 25 March 1994), known professionally as Angelines Fernández, was a Spanish-Mexican actress and comedian. She is best remembered for playing Doña Clotilde "La Bruja del 71" in the sitcom ''El Chavo del Ocho''. She was an anti-Franco refugee who remained in Mexico (in addition to a brief stint in Cuba) from 1947 until the end of her life. Life and career María de los Ángeles Fernández Abad also known as María de los Angelines Fernández Abad, was born on 30 July 1924 in Madrid, Spain. She made her acting debut in the musical comedy ''Carlo Monte en Monte Carlo'' in Isabela Garcés' theatre company in Madrid. She flew to Mexico in 1947 in fear for her life due to her support for the Spanish Maquis. During the Spanish Civil War, young Fernández was supportive of the Republican faction. She would remain in Mexico for the rest of her life, except for international tours and a short stint in Cuba during the late 1940s. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ester Expósito
Ester Expósito Gayoso (born 26 January 2000) is a Spanish actress and model. She is best known for her starring role as Carla Rosón Caleruega in the Netflix teen drama series ''Élite''. Early life and acting career Expósito was born on 26 January 2000 in Madrid. She became interested in the artistic world at a very young age. After completing her studies at the age of 16, she took acting courses. Expósito won Best Actress at the Madrid Theater Awards in 2013 and 2015.'''' She first appeared on television as Rosa Martín in an episode of the docudrama series ''Centro Médico'' in 2016. Later that year, Expósito played Fernando's daughter in a season two episode of '' Vis a Vis'' on Antena 3. She reprised her role for a season three episode released in 2018. Expósito's first recurring television role was as Ruth in the first season of the TVE series, ''Estoy vivo'', which aired in 2017. She then gained international fame for her role in the 2018 Netflix teen drama series ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lola Dueñas
María Dolores Dueñas Navarro (born 6 October 1971) better known as Lola Dueñas is a Spanish actress. Born in Madrid, she is the daughter of Nicolás Dueñas and studied in the Teatro de La Abadía of Madrid. She decided to relocate to Paris, France, in 2011. Filmography Feature film *'' Mensaka'' (Salvador García Ruíz, 1998) *''Marta y alrededores'' (Nacho Pérez de la Paz and Jesús Ruiz, 1999) *'' Las razones de mis amigos'' ( Gerardo Herrero, 2000) *'' Terca Vida'' (Fernando Huertas, 2000) *'' Todo me pasa a mí'' ( Miquel García Borda, 2001) *'' Piedras'' ( Ramón Salazar, 2002) *'' Hable con ella'' (Pedro Almodóvar, 2002) *''Días de fútbol'' (David Serrano (director), David Serrano, 2003) *''The Sea Inside, Mar adentro'' (Alejandro Amenábar, 2004) *''20 centímetros'' ( Ramón Salazar, 2005) *''Volver'' (Pedro Almodóvar, 2006) *''Lo que sé de Lola'' (Javier Rebollo, 2006) *''Chef's Special, Fuera de carta'' (Nacho G. Velilla, 2008) *''Broken Embraces, Los ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gabino Diego
Gabino Diego Solís is a Spanish actor, born on 18 September 1966 in Madrid. He was educated at Runnymede College, in Madrid. His credits include: ¡Ay Carmela! and Belle Époque. Awards *Goya Awards **1999 - Nominated - Best Actor for ''La hora de los valientes'' **1995 - Nominated - Best Actor for ''Los peores años de nuestra vida'' **1993 - Nominated - Best Supporting Actor for (Belle Époque) **1992 - Nominated - Best Actor for ''El rey pasmado'' **1991 - Won - Best Supporting Actor for (¡Ay Carmela!) *European Film Awards **1991 - Nominated - Best Supporting Actor for (¡Ay Carmela! ''¡Ay Carmela! '' is a 1990 Spanish comedy-drama film directed by Carlos Saura and based on the eponymous play by José Sanchís Sinisterra. The film stars Carmen Maura, Andrés Pajares, and Gabino Diego as a trio of travelling players perfo ...) References External links * 1966 births Living people Male actors from Madrid Spanish male television actors Spanish male fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penélope Cruz
Penélope Cruz Sánchez (; ; born 28 April 1974) is a Spanish actress. Known for her roles in films of several genres, particularly those in the Spanish language, she has received various accolades, including an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, four Golden Globe Awards, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards. She is the first and only Spanish actress to be nominated for and to win an Academy Award, as well as the first to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Signed by an agent at the age of 15, Cruz made her acting debut at 16 on television, and her feature film debut the following year in ''Jamón Jamón'' (1992). Her subsequent roles included ''Belle Époque'' (1992), '' Open Your Eyes'' (1997), '' Don Juan'' (1998), '' The Hi-Lo Country'' (1999), ''The Girl of Your Dreams'' (2000), and ''Woman on Top'' (2000). She is also known for her frequent collaborations with Spanish director Pedro Almodóva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Úrsula Corberó
Úrsula Corberó Delgado (born 11 August 1989) is a Spanish actress and model. She is best known for her roles as Ruth Gómez in ''Física o química'' (2008–2010), Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy, Margarita de Austria in the television series ''Isabel (TV series), Isabel'' (2014) and Marta in the comedy film ''Cómo Sobrevivir a una Despedida'' (2015). She gained international fame after her role as Tokyo (Money Heist), Tokyo in the Antena 3 (Spain), Antena 3 (later, Netflix) series ''Money Heist'' and made her Hollywood debut in the superhero film ''Snake Eyes (2021 film), Snake Eyes'' (2021). Early life Úrsula Corberó Delgado was born on 11 August 1989 in Barcelona. She grew up in Sant Pere de Vilamajor with her parents, Pedro Corberó, a carpenter, and Esther Delgado, a shopkeeper. She has one sister named Mónica. By age six, she already knew she wanted to be an actress and she first started acting in commercials. She got her first part at age 13 and took actin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Consuelos
Mark Andrew Consuelos (; born March 30, 1971) is an American actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Mateo Santos on the ABC soap opera ''All My Children'' (1995–2001; 2010) and as Hiram Lodge on The CW drama '' Riverdale'' (2017–2021). Early life Mark Consuelos was born in Zaragoza, Spain, to an Italian mother, Camilla, and a Mexican father, Saul Consuelos. He is the youngest of three children: he has one older brother, who is a doctor, and one older sister, who is a lawyer. Consuelos was raised in Italy and the United States since childhood, growing up in Lebanon, Illinois, and later in Brandon, Florida. He attended Bloomingdale Senior High School in Valrico, Florida, and then went to University of Notre Dame before transferring to and graduating from the University of South Florida with a degree in marketing in 1994. Career Consuelos had a starring role in the educational serial ''Connect With English'', which aired on public television stations as part of the An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mario Casas
Mario Casas Sierra (born 12 June 1986) is a Spanish actor. He rose to fame in Spain with the television series ''Los hombres de Paco'' (2007-2010), and later in the film ''Three Steps Above Heaven'' (2010). Early life and education Casas was born in A Coruña, moving to Barcelona at the age of 4. He eventually decided to become an actor after he enrolled at the Cristina Rota, Cristina Rota School of Dramatic Arts Acting career 2005–2010: Early work and breakthrough Casas began appearing in soap operas from 2005 at age 19, before earning minor roles in several Spanish films. Mario Casas began his acting career with episode appearances in television series '':es:Obsesión (telenovela de 2005), Obsesión'' (English: ''Obsession''), ''Motivos personales'' (''Personal Motives'') and ''Mujeres (TV series), Mujeres'' (''Women''). He came to domestic media attention with his film debut in the 2006 film ''Summer Rain (2006 film), El camino de los ingleses'' (''Summer Rain''), di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
