Scene from Amantes (1991)

Alternate Names: Maribel Verdu, María Isabel Verdú Rollán, ماریبل وردو, 마리벨 베르두

Physical Characteristics:

• Height: 5′ 5″ (1.66 m)
• Eye Color: dark brown
• Hair Color: black hair

First Appearances:

• El crimen del capitán Sánchez (1985) as Manolita

Most Important Roles:

• Y Tu Mamá También (2001) as Luisa Cortés
• Pan's Labyrinth (2006) as Mercedes
• Pet Shop Days (2023) as Karla
• Belle Époque (1992) as Rocío
• Tetro (2009) as Miranda
• Lovers: A True Story (1991) as Trini
• Seven Billiard Tables (2007) as Ángela
• The Zone (2007) as Mariana
• Death's Roulette (2023) as Marta
• The Mudboy (2007) as Estela

Career Highlights:

• Y Tu Mamá También (2001)
• Pan's Labyrinth (2006)
• Pet Shop Days (2023)
• Belle Époque (1992)
• Tetro (2009)
• Lovers: A True Story (1991)
• Seven Billiard Tables (2007)
• The Zone (2007)
• Death's Roulette (2023)
• The Mudboy (2007)

Awards:

• Ariel Award for Best Actress (2007)
• Goya Award for Best Actress (2008)
• Goya Award for Best Actress (2013)
• Time Machine Award (2019)
• Medalla de Oro (2008)

Maribel Verdú, born María Isabel Verdú Rollán on October 2, 1970, is a Spanish actress known for her diverse film roles over nearly four decades. She began her career at age thirteen with 'Captain Sánchez's Crime' (1985). Notable films include 'Lovers' (1991), 'Belle Époque' (1992), 'Y tu mamá también' (2001), 'Pan's Labyrinth' (2006), 'The Blind Sunflowers' (2008), and 'Tetro' (2009). She has won multiple awards, including two Goya Awards for Best Actress. Additionally, she appeared in 'Superlópez' (2018) and will be seen as Nora Allen in 'The Flash'. Despite her extensive filmography, there's no substantial information about her personal life or early career outside of her birth year.

Alternate Names: Victoria Merida Roja, Victoria Mérida Rojas, ویکتوریا آبریل, ვიქტორია აბრილი, 빅토리아 아브릴

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Obsesión (1975) as Angelines

Most Important Roles:

• Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990) as Marina Osorio
• I Married a Shadow (1983) as Fifo
• French Twist (1995) as Loli
• 101 Reykjavik (2000) as Lola
• Paprika (2018) as Eva / Paprika
• Jimmy Hollywood (1994) as Lorraine de la Peña
• High Heels (1991) as Rebeca
• Kika (1993) as Andrea Caracortada
• Walking Vengeance (2008) as Gloria Duque
• Nuit d'ivresse (1986) as La compagne de Jugnot

Career Highlights:

• Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
• I Married a Shadow (1983)
• French Twist (1995)
• 101 Reykjavik (2000)
• Paprika (2018)
• Jimmy Hollywood (1994)
• High Heels (1991)
• Kika (1993)
• Walking Vengeance (2008)
• Nuit d'ivresse (1986)

Victoria Abril (born Victoria Mérida Rojas on 4 July 1959) is a Spanish actress and singer, best known internationally for her role in '¡Átame!' (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!). Born in Madrid, she rose to fame in Spain through the TV show 'Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez' from 1976 to 1978. Abril's career spans various countries including France, Italy, and Iceland. She has been nominated for eight Goya Awards and won once, also winning a Silver Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival for 'Amantes'. Despite attempting to represent Spain in Eurovision with 'Bang-Bang-Bang' in 1979, she didn't succeed but later released a bossanova-jazz album called 'PutchEros do Brasil' in 2005.