María Barranco, a Spanish actress born in Malaga in 1961, is one of the most recognizable figures in Iberian cinema. Her career gained international prominence in the late 1980s, primarily due to her collaboration with director Pedro Almodóvar. Her role as Candela in the film *Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown* (1988) earned her the first Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress, establishing her as an iconic figure in Spanish comedy. Two years later, she won her second Goya in the same category for her performance in *The Ages of Lulu* (1990) by Bigas Luna, demonstrating her versatility in dramatic roles as well. Her filmography also includes significant titles such as *Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!* (1989), also by Almodóvar, and *The Dumbfounded King* (1991) by Imanol Uribe. Known for her comic verve and expressiveness, she has maintained a solid and consistent career working across film, television, and theater, establishing herself as a key performer in contemporary Spanish cinema.