María Valverde

María Valverde Rodríguez, popularly known as María Valverde, is a highly acclaimed Spanish actress known for her profound performances. She was born on 24th March 1987 in Madrid, Spain, where she spent most of her early life. María made her feature film debut at the tender age of 16 in 'The Weakness of the Bolshevik' in 2003, a performance that won her a Goya Award for Best New Actress—an incredible testament to her acting prowess. Her acting career, therefore, kick-started impressively, setting a high bar for the talented actress.

María has a diverse acting portfolio including roles in films such as 'Melissa P.', inspired by Melissa Panarello's book 'One Hundred Strokes of the Brush Before Bed', and 'Three Steps Above Heaven'. She also gained international recognition for her roles in English-language films like the 2009 independent British drama 'Cracks', produced by Ridley Scott, and the 2014 film 'Exodus: Gods and Kings' in which she played Zipporah, acting alongside stars like Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, and Ben Kingsley. In 2015, she played the lead role in the drama 'Broken Horses', co-starring with Anton Yelchin. From 2009 to 2014, María was in a relationship with the Spanish actor Mario Casas, with whom she co-starred in three movies. She later married Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel in March 2017.