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Victoria Abril

Victoria Abril (born Victoria Mérida Rojas; 4 July 1959) is a Spanish film actress and singer. She is best known to international audiences for her performance in the movie ¡Átame! (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!). Born in Madrid, Abril became widely known in Spain in 1976 when she appeared for two years in the show Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez. Besides working in Spain, she also made films in France, where she resides, Italy, and Iceland. She has been nominated eight times for Goya Awards in the Lead Actress category and has won once. She won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 41st Berlin International Film Festival for her role in Amantes. Two years later, she was awarded with the Berlinale Camera at the 43rd Berlin International Film Festival. Victoria Abril performing on stage in 2006. She is also a singer. In 2005, she made her debut with a bossanova-jazz album called PutchEros do Brasil. She also tried to represent Spain in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1979 with "Bang-Bang-Bang", but Betty Missiego was chosen instead.


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Born:
Jul 4, 1959 In Madrid, Spain
Movie/TV Credits:
110
First Appeared:
In the series Le Meilleur de nulle part ailleurs
Latest Project:
Series Bosé renacido 2023-09-05
Known For
Poster of Bernarda
Poster of Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas
Poster of Et après?
Poster of Doña Perfecta
Filmography
Series Le Meilleur de nulle part ailleurs Self 2025
Series Bosé renacido 2023-09-05
Series Save Lisa Isabel Alvarez 2021-11-16
Movie The Grand Restaurant III Une cliente du restaurant 2021-02-03
Movie Wishlist Carmen 2020-07-03
Series Three Days of Christmas María 2019-12-06
Movie Paprika Eva / Paprika 2018-04-03
Movie On refait les grands duos d'humour 2018-05-29
Movie Bernarda Josefa 2018-10-26
Movie La Loi de Gloria Maître Gloria Mendoza 2017-09-12
Movie Josephine, Pregnant & Fabulous la mère de Gilles 2016-02-10
Movie Born to Win Victoria 2016-05-06
Movie Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas Self 2016-09-11
Series Sin identidad Fernanda Duque 2014-05-13
Movie Untied! Reflections on Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! Self 2014-08-19
Movie Josephine la mère de Gilles 2013-06-19
Movie The Woman Who Brushed Off Her Tears Helena 2012-10-03
Movie Big is Beautiful Sophie 2012-03-27
Series Tony's Revenge Olga 2011-03-16
Movie The Great Restaurant Une cliente du restaurant 2010-02-20
Series Clem Caroline "Caro" Boissier 2010-02-16
Movie Mejor que Nunca Isabel Romero 2009-01-23
Movie A Day at the Museum Clara 2008-11-19
Movie Oscar. The color of destiny 2008-02-22
Movie 48 Hours a Day Anna 2008-06-04
Movie Walking Vengeance Gloria Duque 2008-10-31
Movie Leur morale… et la nôtre Muriel 2008-08-27
Movie The Maidens' Conspiracy The Peaceful Widow 2006-04-07
Movie Hécuba: un sueño de pasión Self 2006-10-27
Movie Les Aristos La duchesse Pilar de Malaga i Benidorm 2006-09-20
Movie Summer Rain Srta. del Casco Cartaginés 2006-11-23
Movie Les gens honnêtes vivent en France Aurore Langlois 2005-03-02
Movie Neon Flesh Pura 2005-11-24
Movie Swindled Pilar 2004-07-09
Movie The 7th Day Luciana Fuentes 2004-04-23
Movie School of Seduction Sandra Vega 2004-09-17
Movie De Caunes-Garcia - Le meilleur de nulle part ailleurs Self (archive footage) 2004-09-24
Movie Cause toujours ! Jacinthe 2004-07-28
Movie Kaena: The Prophecy Queen of the Selenites (french voice) 2003-06-04
Movie Et après? 2002-10-09
Movie Don't Tempt Me Lola Nevado 2001-11-30
Movie Our Tropical Island Sabina 2001-10-12
Movie 101 Reykjavik Lola 2000-05-31
Movie Between Your Legs Miranda 1999-01-14
Series El Club de la Comedia Monologuista 1999-09-26
Movie My Father, My Mother, My Brothers and My Sisters Anne 1999-06-16
Movie La Femme du cosmonaute Anna 1997-12-17
Movie Freedomfighters Floren 1996-04-19
Movie Nobody Will Speak of Us When We're Dead Gloria Duque 1995-10-05
Movie French Twist Loli 1995-01-18
Movie Jimmy Hollywood Lorraine de la Peña 1994-03-30
Movie Casque bleu Alicia 1994-06-15
Movie Kika Andrea Caracortada 1993-10-29
Movie Intruso Luisa 1993-09-03
Movie Too Much Heart Ana y Clara 1992-09-18
Series Los Jinetes del Alba Marián 1991-01-09
Movie High Heels Rebeca 1991-10-23
Movie Une époque formidable Juliette Berthier 1991-06-19
Movie Lovers: A True Story Luisa 1991-02-23
Movie Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! Marina Osorio 1990-01-22
Movie Alone Together Gloria 1990-10-05
Movie If They Tell You I Fell Menchu / Ramona / Aurora Nin 1989-09-19
Movie El juego más divertido Ada/Sara 1988-01-22
Movie El placer de matar 1988-09-06
Movie Baton Rouge Ana Alonzo 1988-10-08
Movie Sans peur et sans reproche Jeanne 1988-12-14
Movie Ada in the Jungle Carmen 1988-09-28
Movie Ternosecco Brigida 1987-01-16
Movie Lute: Forge On or Die Chelo 1987-09-19
Movie Law of Desire Girl with Juan (uncredited) 1987-02-07
Movie Barrios altos Verónica 1987-10-02
Movie Tiempo de silencio Dorita 1986-03-13
Movie Max My Love Maria 1986-10-22
Movie Nuit d'ivresse La compagne de Jugnot 1986-09-23
Movie The Witching Hour Saga 1985-11-04
Movie After Darkness Pascale 1985-02-01
Movie Rouge-gorge Marguerite 1985-02-06
Movie Our Father Cardenala 1985-04-21
Movie El crimen del capitán Sánchez María Luisa Sánchez 1985-04-19
Movie Bicycles Are for the Summer Manolita 1984-01-20
Movie L'Addition Patty 1984-04-03
Movie On the Line Engracia 1984-11-07
Movie Le voyage Véronique 1984-09-05
Movie The Most Beautiful Night Elena 1984-09-24
Movie No Trace of Sin Maria da Luz / Lucilia 1983-02-11
Movie The Bastard Betty 1983-06-15
Movie The Moon in the Gutter Bella - la maîtresse possessive de Gérard 1983-05-18
Movie I Married a Shadow Fifo 1983-02-16
Movie La casa del paraíso Victoria 1982-05-31
Movie Entre paréntesis Carmen 1982-07-21
Movie La Guérilléra Bárbara Périsson 1982-12-09
Movie Murder in the Central Committee Carmela 1982-08-16
Movie The Beehive Julita 1982-10-11
Movie The Battle of Reefer Violeta 1981-11-23
Movie Comin' at Ya! Abilene 1981-07-24
Movie Le Cœur à l'envers The hostess 1980-09-09
Movie Girl with the Golden Panties Mariana 1980-03-28
Movie Who Is That Splashing in the Mediterranean? Mercedes 1980-10-29
Movie Mater amatísima 1980-09-14
Series La Barraca Roseta 1979-10-01
Movie The Shack Roseta 1979-11-16
Movie Caperucita y Roja Caperucita 1977-03-07
Movie Foul Play Lolita - hermana de Pepi 1977-03-11
Movie Change of Sex José María / María José 1977-03-13
Movie Doña Perfecta Rosario 1977-10-24
Movie Esposa y amante Marisa 1977-08-04
Movie Robin and Marian Queen Isabella 1976-03-11
Movie Robin Hood, Arrow, Beans and Karate Lady Anne Birdsley 1976-04-15
Movie El hombre que supo amar Amelia 1976-09-19
Movie Obsesión Angelines 1975-05-13