**Candela Peña** (Gavà, 1973) is a Spanish actress known for her versatility and dramatic intensity. Her film career is marked by collaborations with prominent directors.

She gained her first recognition with *Días Contados* (1994). She became a muse for Pedro Almodóvar, starring in iconic films such as *All About My Mother* (1999), *Talk to Her* (2002), and *Volver* (2006), where she showcased her profound expressive range.

Peña has won three Goya Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her memorable performances in Icíar Bollaín's *Te doy mis ojos* (2003), Fernando León de Aranoa's *Princesas* (2005), and Cesc Gay's *Una pistola en cada mano* (2012). She excels at portraying complex, often tormented women with a strong emotional depth, with an authentic and visceral acting style.