The world of cinema and culture today says goodbye to Marisa Paredes, one of the most emblematic actresses of the Spanish scene, who has died at the age of 78as reported through X – the old Twitter – by the Film Academy, of which she was president. With a career that spanned more than five decades, the winner of the Goya of Honor in 2018 leaves behind an indelible legacy marked by her versatility, elegance and a screen presence that turned each performance into an event.
María Luisa Paredes Bartolomé, known artistically as Marisa Paredes, was born in Madrid and began her career in the 1960s. Since then, He worked with some of the most important filmmakers on the national and international scene.becoming one of the muses of director Pedro Almodóvar, with whom he signed iconic films such as ‘La flor de mi secreto’, one of his most remembered works.
The strength of your talent It also shined outside our bordersconsolidating her as one of the most international faces of Spanish cinema. He worked with directors such as Roberto Benigni and Guillermo del Toro. His versatility allowed him to shine in film, theater and television, leaving his mark in each performance.
An icon of Spanish culture
Awarded with multiple awards throughout her life, She received the Gold Medal of Fine Arts and was recognized with the National Cinematography Award in 1996. His contribution to Spanish culture and cinema was also celebrated at the Valladolid International Film Week (Seminci) where he received a tribute to his career.
The cultural industry loses an actress who managed to embody everything from fragile women to characters with indomitable characterbecoming a symbol of auteur cinema. His voice, his gaze and his ability to move will remain alive in the public’s memory.
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