Biography
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.
Filmography
all 137
Movies 111
TV Shows 26
self 16
Asesinatos sólo en El Hormiguero (2024)
Save Lisa (2021)
Jailbirds (2021)
The Grand Restaurant III (2021)
Wishlist (2020)
Bernarda (2018)
Paprika (2018)
La Loi de Gloria (2017)
MasterChef Celebrity (2016)
Almodóvar, todo sobre ellas (2016)
Born to Win (2016)
Josephine, Pregnant & Fabulous (2016)
Capitaine Marleau (2015)
Sin identidad (2014)
Josephine (2013)
The Great Restaurant (2010)
Clem (2010)
Mejor que Nunca (2009)
Walking Vengeance (2008)
Sexo en el plató (2007)
Summer Rain (2006)
Salut les Terriens ! (2006)
Les Aristos (2006)
The Maidens' Conspiracy (2006)
Les gens honnêtes vivent en France (2005)
School of Seduction (2004)
Cause toujours ! (2004)
Swindled (2004)
The 7th Day (2004)
Kaena: The Prophecy (2003)
Ratones coloraos (2002)
Don't Tempt Me (2001)
El Club de la Comedia (1999)
Joséphine, Guardian Angel (1997)
Lo + plus (1995)
Casque bleu (1994)
Jimmy Hollywood (1994)
Kika (1993)
Intruso (1993)
Too Much Heart (1992)
Les Nuls, l'émission (1990)
Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)
Sandino (1990)
Baton Rouge (1988)
El placer de matar (1988)
Barrios altos (1987)
Law of Desire (1987)
Ternosecco (1987)
Nuit d'ivresse (1986)
The House of Ulloa (1985)
Los Pazos de Ulloa (1985)
Our Father (1985)
El crimen del capitán Sánchez (1985)
Rouge-gorge (1985)
After Darkness (1985)
La Huella del Crimen (1985)
On the Line (1984)
Le voyage (1984)
The Moon in the Gutter (1983)
No Trace of Sin (1983)
La Guérilléra (1982)
The Beehive (1982)
La casa del paraíso (1982)
Comin' at Ya! (1981)
Le Cœur à l'envers (1980)
The Shack (1979)
La Barraca (1979)
Hobbit (1977)
Doña Perfecta (1977)
Change of Sex (1977)
Foul Play (1977)
Caperucita y Roja (1977)
Robin Hood, Arrow, Beans and Karate (1976)
Robin and Marian (1976)
Obsesión (1975)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1959-07-04 (65 years old)
Birth NameVictoria Mérida Rojas
Birth PlaceMadrid, Spain
CitizenshipsSpain
ResidencesParis, France
Also Known AsVictoria Mérida Rojas, 빅토리아 아브릴, ვიქტორია აბრილი
AwardsGold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts, Goya Award for Best Actress, European Film Academy Achievement in World Cinema Award, Premios Ondas, Silver Shell for Best Actress, Silver Bear for Best Actress
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