Scene from Cambio de sexo (1977)

Alternate Names: Bibi Andersen, Bibi Anderson, Bibi Andersson, Bibiana Fernandez, Bibiana Fernandez, Bibi Andersen, Bibi Anderson, Bibi Andersson, Bibí Andersen, Bibí Andersen

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Change of Sex (1977) as Bibí

Most Important Roles:

• Law of Desire (1987) as Ada’s Mother
• High Heels (1991) as Susana
• Kika (1993) as Susana
• Rojo sangre (2004) as Dora Grizzel
• Not Love, Just Frenzy (1996) as Cristina
• Tráiler para amantes de lo prohibido! (2005) as Lili Put
• Atómica (1998) as Roxy Foxy
• Change of Sex (1977) as Bibí
• La reina del convento (2024) as
• Just a Little Chemistry (2015) as Sabrina

Career Highlights:

• Law of Desire (1987)
• High Heels (1991)
• Kika (1993)
• Rojo sangre (2004)
• Not Love, Just Frenzy (1996)
• Tráiler para amantes de lo prohibido! (2005)
• Atómica (1998)
• Change of Sex (1977)
• La reina del convento (2024)
• Just a Little Chemistry (2015)

Bibiana Fernández, born Bibiana Manuela Fernández Chica on February 13, 1954, is a versatile Spanish entertainer known for her work in film, theater, television, and music. She started her career under the stage name Bibi Ándersen before adopting Bibiana Fernández.

Alternate Names: María Elías

Physical Characteristics: N/A

First Appearances:

• Barcelona Kill (1973) as Prostituta (uncredited)

Most Important Roles:

• Change of Sex (1977) as Lolita
• El último viaje (1974) as Empleada joyería
• Fight to the Death (1975) as Mujer de Andrés (uncredited)
• Las correrías del Vizconde Arnau (1974) as Lourdes (uncredited)
• Un genio en apuros (1983) as Chica detenida en barco
• La menor (1976) as Elena
• Barcelona Kill (1973) as Prostituta (uncredited)
• Larga noche de julio (1974) as Amiga de Pedro (uncredited)
• El espectro de Justine (1986) as
• La ópera rock Jesucristo Superstar: un hito en la historia del musical español (2018) as Self

Career Highlights:

• Change of Sex (1977)
• El último viaje (1974)
• Fight to the Death (1975)
• Las correrías del Vizconde Arnau (1974)
• Un genio en apuros (1983)
• La menor (1976)
• Barcelona Kill (1973)
• Larga noche de julio (1974)
• El espectro de Justine (1986)
• La ópera rock Jesucristo Superstar: un hito en la historia del musical español (2018)

Maria Elias, born José Maria, was a young individual who faced bullying at school due to their sensitive nature and lack of masculine drive. Their father, displeased with their behavior, sent them away temporarily. After an unsuccessful attempt by their father to 'cure' José's sexual reserve at a strip club, José fled home, eventually finding refuge in Barcelona dressed as a girl named Maria. There, they started living as Maria full-time and got a job at a hair stylist's. Later, Maria began working as a waitress at Bibí Andersen's club after the owner was impressed by her dancing skills. The owner offered Maria stardom if she would undergo a sex change operation and marry him. However, the outcome of this proposal is unknown.

First Appearances:

• Daphnis and Chloe (1969) as Cloe

Most Important Roles:

• Change of Sex (1977) as Fanny
• Ice Cream (1970) as Dona
• Daphnis and Chloe (1969) as Cloe
• Pim, pam, pum, revolución (1970) as
• Swedenborg (1971) as
• What's for dinner, dear? (1971) as
• The Pigs (1972) as
• Lock-Out (1973) as
• Shirley Temple Story (1976) as
• Men of Fire (1984) as

Career Highlights:

• Change of Sex (1977)
• Ice Cream (1970)
• Daphnis and Chloe (1969)
• Pim, pam, pum, revolución (1970)
• Swedenborg (1971)
• What's for dinner, dear? (1971)
• The Pigs (1972)
• Lock-Out (1973)
• Shirley Temple Story (1976)
• Men of Fire (1984)

Rosa Morata, born José Maria as a sensitive and intelligent youth, faced bullying due to his effeminate mannerisms. After being sent away from home for disrupting school, he was taken by his father to a Barcelona strip club where Rosa saw Bibí Andersen's performance. Following this, Rosa began living as a woman in Barcelona, working as a hair stylist and later becoming a waitress at the same club where she met Bibí again after having transitioned herself.

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.