She was born in Marbella in 1906. Her debut came when she was 23 in "El conflicto de Mercedes" by the brothers Álvarez Quintero. Shortly after the Spanish Civil War broke out, she began to make comedies. She opened in "Cuidado con la Paca" in the Teatro de la Comedia in Madrid, which became both home and workplace for her during the conflict. Starting in 1950, Aparicio acted in the theatres Infanta Isabel and María Guerrero de Madrid. Her first role in movies was in “La gran mentira” together with Francisco Rabal. This was followed by 150 full-length films, among which the film “Mamá cumple 100 años” is especially worthy of mention. As a part of the pioneers in television, she participated in “Escala en Hi-Fi” or “La casa de los Martínez”. She died in 1996.
Awards
Gold Medal for Merit in Work (1978)
Honorary Goya Award (1988)
National Film Award (1991)
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Strange Voyage (interpretation)
A black comedy, praised by critics, notable for its daring nature and fine interpretations.
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The South (interpretation)
This is a Spanish film classic. Nevertheless, it is an unfinished work, as shooting of the film has to end some weeks before planned because of lack of money.
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Atraco a las tres (interpretation)
One of the most popular and appreciated Spanish films.
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Our Father (interpretation)
The film won the Grand Prize of the Americas at the Montreal World Film Festival.
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