Mónica Martínez (born 16 April 1968), better known as Mona Martínez, is a Spanish film and theatre actress from

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Biography

Martínez started her career as a ballet dancer at the age of 10. In 2002, she made her acting debut with the series ''

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'', directed by

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. There was no looking back since then. She starred in movies and television shows like ''

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'', '' Ana by Day'', '' The Realm'', '' Taxi to Gibraltar'', and '' Bye'', for which she was nominated for a

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. Her television series includes '' Locked Up'', '' Anclados'', ''

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Filmography

Films

Short films

Television series

Theatre works

Accolades

References

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