At the age of 78, the Spanish actress Marissa Paredes, the woman whose career was completely linked to the iconic films of Pedro Almodovar, has died. The Spanish Academy of Cinema announced the news of the death of the actress, who starred in six films with Almodovar.
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“Spanish cinema is left without one of its most iconic actresses, Marisa Paredes, who leaves behind a long career in which the public was able to see her more than 75 times on the big screen,” said the Academy of Cinema of Spanish also in X platform.
On his Instagram account, the Spanish director published three photos of the actor, who was a hit in his movies. She starred in her films “High Heels”, “My Secret Flower”, “All About My Mother”, “Talk to her”, “The Skin I Live In” and “Sinful Nuns”.
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Marissa Paredes started acting when she was 14 years old and has appeared in more than 75 films during her career, captivating audiences with her naturalness and sensitivity. His theatrical presence was equally impressive, with his participation in numerous productions in Spain and abroad. She was an actress who combined dramatic intensity with human vulnerability, qualities that made her special.
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He was awarded the Goya Award of Honor in 2018, and Paredes also participated in international productions such as “Life is Beautiful”, by the Italian Roberto Benini, or “On the Devil’s Back”, by the Mexican Guillermo Del Toro.