Maribel Verdú Biography
The Spanish born actress, Maribel Verdú, the stage name of María Isabel Verdú Rollán is well-known for her portrayal of Luisa in Alfonso Cuarón’s 2001 film Y tu mamá también and Mercedes in Guillermo del Toro’s 2006 film Pan’s Labyrinth. She has also appeared in Lovers (Amantes), Belle Époque, The Blind Sunflowers (Los girasoles ciegos) and Blancanieves.
Verdú’s first experience was as a model in sports and fashion magazines by known commercial firms. Her first television opportunity was given to her when she hit 13 by Vicente Aranda in The Crime of Captain Sánchez. By the time she was 15, she left school so that she could fully devote herself to her acting career.
It was 27 Hours, by Montxo Armendáriz, about a drug addict girl, that was one of the most powerful experiences in her life up to that point. It was the film where others started noticing her. After this film other more important films like La Estanquera de Vallecas by Eloy de la Iglesia and El Año de las Luces by Fernando Trueba, stared coming her way.
Later Verdú said that her role in Amantes (film) by Vicente Aranda marked a turning point in her screen career and has brought about maturity as a performer.
After working with some of the best Spanish directors: José Luis Garci in Canción de Cuna; Bigas Luna in Huevos de Oro; again with Trueba in the Oscar-nominated Belle Époque; Emilio Martínez-Lázaro in Carreteras Secundarias; Carlos Saura en Goya en Burdeos; Gonzalo Suárez in El Portero and Oviedo Express, amongst others.
On the international stage, her career hit a highpoint when she starred in Y Tu Mamá También by Alfonso Cuarón, followed by Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro.
Followed by the movie Pan’s Labyrinth Verdú has been invited to be a part of the Academy in Hollywood. Verdú also stars in a music video named Lola Soledad, by 16 time Latin Grammy Awards winner, Alejandro Sanz in 2010.
She made her theater debut in 1986 starring as Julieta and has since then combined theater with cinema. She has also intertwined the two in television shows such as Turno de Oficio and Segunda Enseñanza.
Verdú has been nominated for the Goya Award on eleven occasions, becoming the most nominated actress in the history of these awards. Her first nomination award came with the film Amantes by Vicente Aranda, eventually losing to Sílvia Munt for her role in Alas de Mariposa.
Her second nomination came for The Celestine by Gerardo Vera but lost again to Mari Carrillo for Más Alla del Jardín. She achieved her third nomination in La Buena Estrella by Ricardo Franco, ultimately losing to Cecilia Roth in Martín Hache.
In 2006, she received her fourth nomination award with Pan’s Labyrinth by Guillermo del Toro, losing yet again to Penélope Cruz. Finally, on her fifth nomination, she won the Goya Award for Seven Billiard Tables by Gracia Querejeta. The sixth nomination came in 2008 for The Blind Sunflowers by José Luis Cuerda.
In 2009 she would be nominated again for the film Tetro by Francis Ford Coppola and three years later in 2011, she would be nominated as a supporting actress for Chrysalis|De Tu Ventana a la mía, by Paula Ortiz.
In 2013 she was nominated and got her second Goya for Blancanieves from Pablo Berger. 2014, she gets a new nomination, in this case as a supporting actress, for 15 years and one day|15 años y un día from Gracia Querejeta losing to Terele Pavez for Las brujas de Zugarramurdi. She received her eleventh Goya nomination for Abracadabra, another film by Pablo Berger.
Apart from her Goya Award, Verdú possesses two Ondas Awards and two Silver Frame awards (between 7 nominations) as Best Television Actress for the series Canguros and as Best Actress for ‘Los Girasoles Ciegos’ (The Blind Sunflowers). Verdú is also the only Spanish actress to win the Ariel Award in Mexico as Best Actress for Pan’s Labyrinth.
Her film career has also been rewarded with the Gold Medal of the Spanish Film Academy and with the Spain National Cinematography Award making her the sixth actress to achieve it after Carmen Maura, Rafaela Aparicio, Maria Luisa Ponte, Marisa Paredes, and Mercedes Sampietro.
Verdú has also been close to awards in category A film festivals, such as the Berlin International Film Festival.
In 1991 Verdú’s casting partner, Victoria Abril raised the Silver Bear for Best Actress in Amantes (film). In the year 2007, in the San Sebastián International Film Festival her other casting partner of Verdú, Blanca Portillo also took the award for Best Actress in Seven Billiard Tables. At the Gijón International Film Festival, she received the Nacho Martinez award, in the previous year, 2006.
Maribel Verdú Age
Verdú celebrates her birthday on the 2nd of October every year. She was born in Madrid, Spain in the year 1970.
Maribel Verdú Family
Parents
Verdú was born and brought up by both of her parents Gregorio Verdú (father), who was at first reluctant about the idea of her becoming an actress, and Maribel Rollán Carvajal (mother).
Siblings
She also raised alongside her sisters Marina Verdú and Carlota Verdú.
Maribel Verdú Husband
Verdú is currently hitched to her lovely husband Pedro Larrañaga, the son of actors Carlos Larrañaga and María Luisa Merlo, and brother of the actors Luis Merlo, Amparo Larrañaga and Kako Larrañaga. The couple tied their knot on the 2nd of September, 1999. However, the lovely love birds have not yet welcomed a child after 20 years of relationship. In case any information erupts about the couple this article will be updated.
Maribel Verdú Body Measurements
- Height; ft in'(Meters or cm): 5 ft 6 in / 166 cm
- Weight; Pounds(lbs): 117 lb / 53 kg
- Shoe Size: 7 US
- Body Shape: Hour Glass
- Hair Colour: Dark brown
- Eye Color: Dark brown
- Breast/Bust size: 31 in / 81 cm
- Waist size: 24 in / 62 cm
- Hips size: 33 in / 86 cm
- Bra size: 36B (US) / 80B (EU)
- Cup size: B (US)
Maribel Verdú Salary
Details about Maribel Verdú’s salary are not yet disclosed. However, information about how much she makes will be updated as soon as it is available.
Maribel Verdú Net Worth
The Y tu mamá también actress, Maribel Verdú, has an estimated net worth of $2 million which she has earned through her successful career as an actress.
Maribel Verdú Movies and TV Shows
- Superlópez (2018)
- Abracadabra (2017)
- El faro de las orcas (2016)
- La punta del iceberg (2016)
- No Kids (2015)
- Felices 140 (2015)
- 15 años y un día (2013)
- The End (Fin) (2012)
- Blancanieves (2012)
- De tu ventana a la mía (2011)
- Tetro (2009)
- Los girasoles ciegos (2008)
- Gente de mala calidad (2008)
- Oviedo Express (2007)
- Seven Billiard Tables (Siete mesas de billar francés) (2007)
- La Zona (2007)
- The Mudboy (El niño de barro) (2007)
- Pan’s Labyrinth (El laberinto del fauno) (2006)
- Mar Rojo (2005)
- The Alamo (2004)
- Stormy Weather (Tiempo de tormenta) (2003)
- Jericho Mansions (2003)
- Lisístrata (2002)
- Black Serenade (Tuno negro) (2001)
- Y tu mamá también (2001)
- The Hold-Up (El palo) (2001)
- Dinosaurio (2000)
- The Goalkeeper (El portero) (2000)
- Toreros aka La hora del silencio (2000)
- Goya en Burdeos (1999)
- El entusiasmo (1998)
- Frontera Sur (1998)
- Lucky Star (La buena estrella) (1997)
- Carreteras secundarias (1997)
- La Celestina (1996)
- Canción de cuna (1995)
- El cianuro ¿sólo o con leche? (1994)
- Al otro lado del túnel (1994)
- Tres palabras (1993)
- Huevos de oro (1993)
- El Amante Bilingüe (1993)
- El beso del sueño (1992)
- Belle Époque (1992)
- Salsa rosa (1992)
- El sueño de Tánger (1991)
- Lovers (Amantes) (1991)
- Badis (1990)
- Ovejas negras (1990)
- Los jinetes del alba (1990)
- Sabor a rosas (1989)
- Los días del cometa (1989)
- Feliz cumpleaños (1988)
- El aire de un crimen (1988)
- Soldadito español (1988)
- Sinatra (1988)
- Barcelona Connection (1988)
- El juego más divertido (1988)
- La estanquera de Vallecas (1987)
- El señor de los Llanos (1987)
- Year of Enlightment (El año de las luces) (1986)
- 27 Hours (27 horas) (1986)
- El orden cómico (1986)
Frequently Asked Questions About Maribel Verdú
Who is Maribel Verdú?
Maribel Verdú is a Spanish actress.
How old is Maribel Verdú?
Verdú is 49 years old as of 2019.
How tall is Maribel Verdú?
He stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in / 166 cm.
Is Maribel Verdú married?
Verdú is currently married to her lovely husband Pedro Larrañaga.
How much is Maribel Verdú worth?
Verdú is worth $2 million.
How much does Maribel Verdú make?
Not Available.
Where does Maribel Verdú live?
Not Available.
Is Maribel Verdú dead or alive?
Verdú is still alive and in good health.
Where is Maribel Verdú now?
Maribel Verdú is still driving her career and making her name in the field of entertainment. She is still an actress.