Lola Dueñas

María Dolores Dueñas Navarro (born 6 October 1971), better known as Lola Dueñas, is a Spanish actress of note. She has received numerous accolades for her enduring impact on the field of acting, including two Goya Awards for Best Actress. Not content with contributing to Spanish cinema and television alone, she extended her acting skills and influence into the French film industry.

Born in Madrid, Dueñas belongs to a lineage of nobles, being the daughter of Nicolás Dueñas. She honed her acting prowess at the esteemed Teatro de La Abadía. Her acting career began with a feature film debut in Mensaka (1998), which catapulted her into the limelight as it earned her an Actors Union Award for Best New Performance. She became a familiar face to TV audiences with her impressive performance in the police drama series 'Policías, en el corazón de la calle'. Her remarkable performances also include those in films like 'The Sea Inside' (2003), 'Volver' (2006), and 'Me Too' (2009). In a bid to broaden her horizons and seek new challenges, she relocated to Paris, France, in 2011. Her continued contribution to the field of acting throughout the years not only makes her a versatile actress but also a beloved icon.