About María Galiana
Born 1935. María Galiana is a Spanish actor and secondary school teacher.
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).
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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Spanish actress
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María Galiana was born on 31 May 1935 in Seville.
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María Galiana is an actor and secondary school teacher.
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María Galiana is Spanish.
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