Belén Rueda
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María Belén Rueda García-Porrero (born 16 March 1965) is a Spanish
actress. She is best known for her roles as Lucía in the TV series Los Serrano
, as Julia in The Sea Inside, for which she won a Goya Award and as Laura in The Orphanage for which she received another Goya Award nomination. Most recently she played the lead role in the movie Julia's Eyes.
. Her father was a civil engineer and her mother was a ballet
instructor. She is the second of three children; her siblings are named Chus and Violeta (Ms. Rodal). She and her family moved to San Juan, Alicante
when she was a child because of her younger sister's asthmatic problems. She was married to Daniel Écija and had three children with him, Beliá (b.1994), María (b.1996) and Lucía (b.1998); unfortunately, their second child died of a heart disease as a baby. She is now a divorcée. When Rueda was 18 years old she moved to Madrid
to study architecture
, but she left the university when she met an Italian man whom she later married.
, and eventually acted in films. She won a Goya Award in 2004 for her role as Julia in Mar Adentro (The Sea Inside). She received another Goya nomination for her role in the 2007 film, The Orphanage
. Rueda played the lead role of the Spanish thriller Los ojos de Julia
, which is produced by Guillermo Del Toro
.
Spain
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actress. She is best known for her roles as Lucía in the TV series Los Serrano
Los Serrano
Los Serrano is a Spanish television drama comedy which premiered on April 22, 2003 and is played on the channel Telecinco. It tells the story of the Serrano family, who lives in Round Santa Justa No 133, located in the fictional neighborhood of Santa Justa, in the Ribera del Manzanares, in Madrid...
, as Julia in The Sea Inside, for which she won a Goya Award and as Laura in The Orphanage for which she received another Goya Award nomination. Most recently she played the lead role in the movie Julia's Eyes.
Early life
Rueda was born in MadridMadrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
. Her father was a civil engineer and her mother was a ballet
Ballet
Ballet is a type of performance dance, that originated in the Italian Renaissance courts of the 15th century, and which was further developed in France and Russia as a concert dance form. The early portions preceded the invention of the proscenium stage and were presented in large chambers with...
instructor. She is the second of three children; her siblings are named Chus and Violeta (Ms. Rodal). She and her family moved to San Juan, Alicante
Alicante
Alicante or Alacant is a city in Spain, the capital of the province of Alicante and of the comarca of Alacantí, in the south of the Valencian Community. It is also a historic Mediterranean port. The population of the city of Alicante proper was 334,418, estimated , ranking as the second-largest...
when she was a child because of her younger sister's asthmatic problems. She was married to Daniel Écija and had three children with him, Beliá (b.1994), María (b.1996) and Lucía (b.1998); unfortunately, their second child died of a heart disease as a baby. She is now a divorcée. When Rueda was 18 years old she moved to Madrid
Madrid
Madrid is the capital and largest city of Spain. The population of the city is roughly 3.3 million and the entire population of the Madrid metropolitan area is calculated to be 6.271 million. It is the third largest city in the European Union, after London and Berlin, and its metropolitan...
to study architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
, but she left the university when she met an Italian man whom she later married.
Career
Rueda returned to Madrid and worked as a salesperson and a model until she finally became a TV presenter. After that she worked as an actress on television, including the show Los SerranoLos Serrano
Los Serrano is a Spanish television drama comedy which premiered on April 22, 2003 and is played on the channel Telecinco. It tells the story of the Serrano family, who lives in Round Santa Justa No 133, located in the fictional neighborhood of Santa Justa, in the Ribera del Manzanares, in Madrid...
, and eventually acted in films. She won a Goya Award in 2004 for her role as Julia in Mar Adentro (The Sea Inside). She received another Goya nomination for her role in the 2007 film, The Orphanage
The Orphanage (film)
The Orphanage is a 2007 Spanish-Mexican horror film and the debut feature of Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona. The film stars Belén Rueda as Laura, Fernando Cayo as her husband, Carlos, and Roger Príncep as their adopted son Simón. The plot centers on Laura, who returns to her childhood home, an...
. Rueda played the lead role of the Spanish thriller Los ojos de Julia
Los ojos de Julia
Julia's Eyes is a critically acclaimed 2010 Spanish thriller film directed by Guillem Morales and written by Morales and Oriol Paulo.-Plot:The film begins with the death of the blind Sara, who appears to be being tormented by an unseen stranger...
, which is produced by Guillermo Del Toro
Guillermo del Toro
Guillermo del Toro is a Mexican director, producer, screenwriter, novelist and designer. He is mostly known for his acclaimed films, Blade II, Pan's Labyrinth and the Hellboy film franchise. He is a frequent collaborator with Ron Perlman, Federico Luppi and Doug Jones...
.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Doctor in the Family Un medico in famiglia Un medico in famiglia is an Italian television TV series. The show is inspired, to an extent, by Spanish TV series Médico de familia. It is one of the most successful series in Italy.-Seasons 1 and 2:... |
1997 | Clara Nadal | (TV Series) Médico de familia |
| Journalists | 1998 | Clara Nadal | (TV Series; 1998–2002) Periodistas |
| 7 Lives 7 Vidas 7 Vidas is a Spanish sitcom which aired on Telecinco from 1999 to 2006. Its title translates as "7 lives" and the symbol of the sitcom is a cat, in reference to the belief that cats have 7 lives... |
2001 | Ana Hacha | (TV Series; 1 episode) 7 vidas |
| Rebound | 2001 | Elsa | (Short) Retruc |
| The Serranos Los Serrano Los Serrano is a Spanish television drama comedy which premiered on April 22, 2003 and is played on the channel Telecinco. It tells the story of the Serrano family, who lives in Round Santa Justa No 133, located in the fictional neighborhood of Santa Justa, in the Ribera del Manzanares, in Madrid... |
2003 | Lucía Gómez | (TV Series; 2003–08) Los Serrano Nominated—Fotogramas de Plata for Best Television Actress Nominated—Spanish Actors Union Award for Best Female Leading Performance Nominated—TP de Oro Award for Best Actress TP de Oro The TP de Oro is a Spanish award given since 1973, to honour, mostly, Spanish, but also foreign television series. The TP de Oro is considered to be the most prestigious Spanish awards for television.-External links:* *... |
| The Sea Inside | 2004 | Julia | El mar adentro Cinema Writers Circle Award for Best New Artist Goya Award for Best New Actress Goya Award for Best New Actress The Goya Award for Best New Actor is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards.In the list below the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.... Spanish Actors Union Award for Best Female Newcomer Nominated—ACE Award for Best Actress Nominated—Fotogramas de Plata for Best Film Actress |
| Savage Grace Savage Grace Savage Grace is a 2007 film directed by Tom Kalin and written by Howard Rodman, based on the book Savage Grace by Natalie Robins and Steven M.L. Aronson. The story is based on the dysfunctional, allegedly incestuous relationship between heiress and socialite Barbara Daly Baekeland and her son, Antony... |
2007 | Pilar Durán | |
| The Orphanage The Orphanage (film) The Orphanage is a 2007 Spanish-Mexican horror film and the debut feature of Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona. The film stars Belén Rueda as Laura, Fernando Cayo as her husband, Carlos, and Roger Príncep as their adopted son Simón. The plot centers on Laura, who returns to her childhood home, an... |
2007 | Laura | El orfanato ACE Award for Best Actress Barcelona Film Award for Best Actress Fantasporto Award for Best Actress Fotogramas de Plata for Best Film Actress Nominated—Cinema Writers Circle Award for Best Actress Nominated—European Film Award for Best Actress European Film Award for Best Actress -1980s:-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:-External links:*... Nominated—Goya Award for Best Actress Goya Award for Best Actress The Goya Award for Best Actress is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards.... Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Actress Nominated—Spanish Actors Union Award for Best Female Leading Performance |
| 8 Dates | 2008 | Elena | 8 citas |
| Spanish Movie Spanish Movie Spanish Movie is a 2009 Spanish parody film directed by Javier Ruiz Caldera and written by Paco Cabezas.The production makes spoofs of several successful Spanish horror/drama films in the box like Los Otros, El Orfanato, The Sea Inside, Alatriste, El laberinto del fauno, Abre los ojos, Los lunes al... |
2009 | Laura | |
| For the Good of Others | 2010 | Isabel | El mal ajeno |
| Julia's Eyes | 2010 | Julia | Los ojos de Julia Nominated—Fotogramas de Plata for Best Film Actress Nominated—Goya Award for Best Actress Goya Award for Best Actress The Goya Award for Best Actress is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards.... |
| The Princess of Eboli | 2010 | Ana of Eboli | (Mini Series) La princesa de Éboli |
| Don't Be Afraid | 2011 | Silvia's Mother | No tengas miedo |
| The Boat El Barco El Barco is a Spanish mystery TV series produced by Globomedia for Antena 3. It was released on January 17, 2011.-Plot:... |
2011 | Leonor | (TV Series; 3 episodes) El barco |
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE Awards | 2005 | Best Actress | The Sea Inside | |
| 2008 | Best Actress | The Orphanage The Orphanage (film) The Orphanage is a 2007 Spanish-Mexican horror film and the debut feature of Spanish filmmaker J.A. Bayona. The film stars Belén Rueda as Laura, Fernando Cayo as her husband, Carlos, and Roger Príncep as their adopted son Simón. The plot centers on Laura, who returns to her childhood home, an... |
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| Barcelona Film Awards | 2007 | Best Actress | The Orphanage | |
| Cinema Writers Circle Awards | 2005 | Best New Artist | The Sea Inside | |
| 2008 | Best Actress | The Orphanage | ||
| European Film Awards | 2008 | European Film Award for Best Actress European Film Award for Best Actress -1980s:-1990s:-2000s:-2010s:-External links:*... |
The Oprhanage | |
| Fantasporto Awards | 2008 | Best Actress | The Orphanage | |
| Fotogramas de Plata | 2004 | Best Television Actress | The Serranos Los Serrano Los Serrano is a Spanish television drama comedy which premiered on April 22, 2003 and is played on the channel Telecinco. It tells the story of the Serrano family, who lives in Round Santa Justa No 133, located in the fictional neighborhood of Santa Justa, in the Ribera del Manzanares, in Madrid... |
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| 2005 | Best Film Actress | The Sea Inside | ||
| 2008 | The Orphanage | |||
| 2011 | Julia's Eyes | |||
| Goya Awards | 2005 | Best New Actress Goya Award for Best New Actress The Goya Award for Best New Actor is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards.In the list below the winner of the award for each year is shown first, followed by the other nominees.... |
The Sea Inside | |
| 2007 | Best Actress Goya Award for Best Actress The Goya Award for Best Actress is one of the Goya Awards, Spain's principal national film awards.... |
The Orphanage | ||
| 2011 | Julia's Eyes | |||
| Saturn Award Saturn Award The Saturn Award is an award presented annually by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films to honor the top works in science fiction, fantasy, and horror in film, television, and home video. The Saturn Awards were devised by Dr. Donald A. Reed in 1972, who felt that films within... s |
2008 | Best Actress | The Orphanage | |
| Spanish Actors Union Awards | 2005 | Best Female Newcomer | The Sea Inside | |
| 2006 | Best Leadng Female Performance | The Serranos | ||
| 2008 | Best Female Leading Performance | The Orphanage | ||
| TP de Oro TP de Oro The TP de Oro is a Spanish award given since 1973, to honour, mostly, Spanish, but also foreign television series. The TP de Oro is considered to be the most prestigious Spanish awards for television.-External links:* *... |
1994 | Best Female Presenter | Ta tocao | |
| 2004 | Best Actress | The Seranos |