María Galiana
Biography
María Galiana was born on May 31, 1935, in Seville, Spain. She won the 1999 Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of a mother in Solas. Her breakthrough role as Herminia in Cuéntame cómo pasó cemented her popularity, and she continued to act with notable performances in Tapas (2005) and Madre. A dedicated teacher before pursuing her acting career, Galiana received the Gold Medal of Merit in Labour in 2005.