Asunción Sánchez Abellán (born March 21, 1955), known as Susi Sánchez, is a Spanish theater, film, and television actress.

Career

Susi Sánchez is best known for her roles in the

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film '' Mad Love'', where she gives life to Queen Isabella I, and in the plays ' and ''Mujeres soñaron caballos''. For these three roles she was nominated for the Spanish

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, winning as Best Supporting Actress for her performance in ''Cara de plata''. In 2015 she joined the cast of the TV series ''

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'', playing

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Personal life

Susi Sánchez was the long-time romantic partner of actress and acting coach Consuelo Trujillo. The two attended numerous Gay Pride events and spoken out in favor of

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. Her niece

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(daughter of actor Ismael Abellán, Susi Sánchez's elder brother) is also an actress.

Theater

Filmography

Films

TV series

TV movies

Accolades

References

External links

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