María Galiana Medina (born 31 May 1935) is a Spanish actress. She won the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the mother in Alone. She owes much of her popularity to her performance as Herminia in Cuéntame cómo pasó.

Biography Born in Seville on 31 May 1935, Galiana earned a licentiate degree in Philosophy and Letters and has worked as a high school teacher on history and art history in addition to her acting career. She made her film debut as an actress in Pasodoble (1988). Appearances in , Belle Époque, Así en el cielo como en la tierra, Libertarias, and Yerma followed.

Filmography Film

Year Title Role Notes 2005Tapas 2004Roma Portera 1999SolasMotherWon - Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress 1992Belle Époque La Polonia 2026Upiro

Television Year Title Role Notes 2001–2023Cuéntame cómo pasóHerminia López

Awards YearAwardCategoryWorkResult 2000 Goya Award Best Supporting Actress Solas

Honors 2005 – Gold Medal of Merit in Labour (Kingdom of Spain, 18 November 2005).

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