Who is Paulina García? See Net-worth, Quote, Awards, Fact, Wiki

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Paulina Garcia Alfonso, born on the 27th of November 1960, is a Chilean actress, playwright and theatre director, who as Pali Garcia became known through her work in “Los Titeres”, “Cachimba” and “Gloria”.

So how much is Garcia’s net worth? As of late 2017, authoritative sources estimated that it is over $600,000 dollars, acquired from her years working in film and on television and stage which now spans well over 30 years.

Paulina García Net Worth $600,000

Born in Santiago, Chile, Garcia’s passion for acting started at an early age which led her to pursue it in college. She studied theatre arts at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, and graduated with a degree in theatre arts, and subsequently with a diploma in theatre direction and writing.

In 1983, Garcia debuted in Catholic University’s theatre production of “¿Dónde estará la Jeanette?” – her performance earned her an APES Award for best actress. Some of the other notable productions she has been involved in include “Carino Malo”, “The Trojan Woman” and “Las Analfabetas”. Her years in theatre certainly helped set up her career and was the basis for her net worth.

Along with her success in theatre, Garcia also dived into the world of television, and in 1984 debuted in “Los Titeres”, which was followed by “La Villa”, “La Invitacion”, “Los Venegas” and “El Milagro de Vivir”, all adding steadily to her net worth.

After years of enjoying success as an actress, Garcia then moved on to directing, and in 1996 directed “El Continente Negro” for which she received a nomination from APES Award for best director. It was then followed by “Lucrecia Y Judith”, “Recordando con ira”, and “Anhelo del Corazon”. Her work as a director also helped her career, and so increased her wealth.

With her years in acting and directing, Garcia decided to share her passion, and taught acting at the University of Chile’s theatre school, and also at the University for Development, and University for the Arts, Science, and Communication. She also founded the Theatre Directors Association.

In 2002, Garcia finally made her debut in film and starred in “Tres noches de un Sabado”, followed by “Cachimba” in 2004 and “Casa de Remolienda” in 2007. But it was her work in the film “Gloria” in 2013 that gained her much acclaim; she received the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for her performance in the film.

More recently Garcia has appeared in the movies “Little Men” and “The Desert Bride”. She also appeared in the hit Netflix TV series “Narcos”, playing the role of Hermilda Gaviria, so she is still in demand and her net worth is still rising.

In terms of her personal life, Paulina Garcia has been married to Gonzalo Salamanca since 1994, and together they have two children, Maria Gracia and Camilo. She was previously married to Juan Carlos Zagal.



Date Of Birth November 27, 1960
Place Of Birth Santiago, Chile
Profession Actress, Theatre director
Education Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Nationality Chilean
Spouse Juan Carlos Zagal (div.), Gonzalo Salamanca (m. 1994)
Children María Gracia Salamanca, Sofía Zagal, Camilo Salamanca
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1257208
Awards Kikito for Best Actress (2014), Altazor Award – Best Actress in a Motion Picture (2008), Pedro Sienna Award -Best Actress (2013), Silver Bear – Best Actress (2013 Berlin International Film Festival), Chilean Arts and Entertainment Critics Awards (APES) Award, Platino Awards (2014)
Nominations Guardian Film Award – Best Actor (2013), Independent Spirit Award – Best Supporting Female (2016)
Movies La villa (1986), Tres noches de un sábado (2002), Gloria (2013), The 33 (2015), Little Men (2016), The Desert Bride (2017)
TV Shows Los Titeres (1984, telenovela), Carcel de mujeres (2007), Three Nights on a Saturday (2002), Anhelo del corazón (2004), La sustancia del mal (2017), Matar al padre (2018)
Fact
1 She won Altazor Awards 2008 as Best Actress in Television for her performance in Cárcel de Mujeres (2007).
2 2003: She was nominated the Altazor Award as Best Actress in a Motion Picture for her performance in Tres noches de un sábado (2002).
3 Mother, with Gonzalo Salamanca, of Camilo Salamanca and María Gracia Salamanca.
4 She was acting coach at Catholic University of Chile, Fernando González’s Drama School, Uniacc, Universidad del Desarrollo and University Finis Terrae.
5 Mother of, with Juan Carlos Zagal, Sofía Zagal.
6 Graduated theater director and playwright at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.
7 Studied acting at Pontifical Catholic University of Chile.

Actress

Title Year Status Character
La cordillera 2017 post-production
La sustancia del mal TV Series announced Evelia Domínguez
La novia del desierto 2017 Teresa
Narcos 2015-2016 TV Series Hermilda Gaviria
Little Men 2016 Leonor Calvelli
Aquí no ha pasado nada 2016 Roxana
The 33 2015 Isabel Pereira
La voz en off 2014 Matilde
No soy Lorena 2014 Eleonora
Los Archivos del Cardenal 2011-2014 TV Mini-Series Mónica Spencer
Un concierto inolvidable: Nueva Ola, la película 2014 Viviana
I Am from Chile 2013 María
Las analfabetas 2013 Ximena
Génesis Nirvana 2013 Paulina
Gloria 2013/II Gloria
El muro 2012 Ex Ministra de Cultura (S)
El 10 2011 Short
Miércoles 8/Martes 7 2010 Short Ana
Los simuladores 2010 TV Mini-Series Marcela
Cárcel de Mujeres 2007-2008 TV Mini-Series Raquel ‘La Raco’ Reina
Héroes 2007 TV Mini-Series María Encarnación de Fernández y Palazuelos
Casa de Remolienda 2007 Rebeca
Huaiquimán y Tolosa 2006 TV Mini-Series Doña Berta
JPT: Justicia para todos 2006 TV Series Catalina
Cachimba 2004 Antoinette
El Último Sacramento 2004 María Soledad
Mónica, vida mía 2004 TV Short Noemí
Tres noches de un sábado 2002 Mathilde
El milagro de vivir 1990 TV Series
A la sombra del ángel 1989 TV Series
La invitación 1987 TV Series Laura del Solar
Los títeres 1984 TV Series Adriana Godán años 60

Self

Title Year Status Character
Mentiras Verdaderas 2014 TV Series Herself – Guest
I Premio Platino del Cine Iberoamericano 2014 TV Special Herself – Winner: Best Actress
Los Goya 28 edición 2014 TV Special Herself – Audience Member
Cinema 3 2013 TV Series Herself
Días de cine 2013 TV Series Herself
61º Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián – Gala de clausura 2013 TV Movie Herself – Presenter: Best Director
61º Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián – Gala de inauguración 2013 TV Movie Herself – Jury Member
Sin Dios Ni Late 2013 TV Series Herself – Guest
El informante 2013 TV Series Herself – Guest
Cadena Nacional 2013 TV Series Herself – Guest
Premios Altazor 2008 2008 TV Special Herself – Winner

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2014 Altazor Award Chileans Altazor Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture Gloria (2013)
2014 Golden Kikito Gramado Film Festival Latin Film Competition – Best Actress (Longa Metragem em 35mm, Latinos – Melhor Atriz) Las analfabetas (2013)
2014 Platino Award The Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema Best Actress Gloria (2013)
2013 Silver Berlin Bear Berlin International Film Festival Best Actress Gloria (2013)
2013 EuroCinema Hawai’i Award Hawaii International Film Festival Best Actress Gloria (2013)
2013 Best Actress Lima Latin American Film Festival Best Actress Gloria (2013)
2008 Altazor Award Chileans Altazor Awards Best Actress in a Television Series Cárcel de Mujeres (2007)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2017 Independent Spirit Award Independent Spirit Awards Best Supporting Female Little Men (2016)
2015 Chlotrudis Award Chlotrudis Awards Best Actress Gloria (2013)
2015 Platino Award The Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema Best Actress Las analfabetas (2013)
2014 Movies for Grownups Award AARP Movies for Grownups Awards Best Actress Gloria (2013)
2014 Premio Fénix Premios Fénix (Fenix Film Awards) Best Actress Las analfabetas (2013)
2009 Altazor Award Chileans Altazor Awards Best Actress in a Television Series Cárcel de Mujeres (2007)
2003 Altazor Award Chileans Altazor Awards Best Actress in a Motion Picture Tres noches de un sábado (2002)

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