Carmen Machi: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 40
- on screen
- 2001–2026
- box office
- $176M
- nomination
- 1
- average score
- 66
- Born
- January 7, 1963 (age 63)
- Birthplace
- Madrid, Spain
- Full name
- María del Carmen Machi Arroyo
- Citizenship
- Spain
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1994-present
The Best Carmen Machi Movies
The highest-rated films Carmen Machi is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Speak Sunlight (2023) scores highest, at 94. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 94 Speak Sunlight 2023 · Maruja -
Movie Echo Score: Score 70 Thi Mai (Rumbo a Vietnam) 2018 · Carmen -
Movie Echo Score: Score 68 Piggy 2022 · Madre de Sara -
Movie Echo Score: Score 63 Honeymoon with My Mother 2022 · Mari Carmen -
Movie Echo Score: Score 61 A Widow's Game 2025 · Eva -
Movie Echo Score: Score 40 It Snows in Benidorm 2020 · Marta
Carmen Machi's Career in Numbers
Carmen Machi's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Carmen Machi works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from No Shame (2001) to Aída y Vuelta (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Carmen Machi Movies by Decade
- 2000s 7
- 2010s 19
- 2020s 13
The 2010s were Carmen Machi's busiest decade, with 19 films.
Carmen Machi Movies by Genre
- Comedy 20
- Drama 9
- Romance 3
- Adventure 2
- Family 2
- Crime 1
- Music 1
- Thriller 1
Comedy is the genre Carmen Machi has worked in most, with 20 films, ahead of drama (9).
Carmen Machi Career Milestones
- First film
- No Shame 2001
- Biggest box office hit
- Spanish Affair $78.8M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Speak Sunlight Movie Echo Score 94
- Newest film
- Aída y Vuelta 2026
Carmen Machi Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Carmen Machi is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 66. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Carmen Machi Movies as an Actor
39- 2026
Aída y Vuelta as Aída, Carmen Machi · Comedy - 2025 A Widow's Game as Eva · Crime Worldwide box office: $436K Movie Echo Score: 61
- 2024
We Treat Women Too Well as Remedios Buendía · Comedy - 2023 Speak Sunlight as Maruja · Drama Worldwide box office: $160K Movie Echo Score: 94
- 2023
The Messiah as Montserrat Baró (vieja) · Drama - 2022
Tomorrow Is Today as Pilar · Comedy - 2022 Piggy as Madre de Sara · Adventure Worldwide box office: $543K Movie Echo Score: 68
- 2022
Rainbow as Maribel · Music - 2022 Honeymoon with My Mother as Mari Carmen · Comedy Movie Echo Score: 63
- 2022
Llenos de gracia as Sister Marina · Comedy - 2021
Mindanao as Marisol · Drama - 2020 It Snows in Benidorm as Marta · Comedy Worldwide box office: $511K Movie Echo Score: 40
- 2020
An Optical Illusion as Teresa · Thriller - 2019
A Remarkable Tale as Teresa · Comedy Worldwide box office: $561K - 2019
Off Course to China as Beni · Comedy Worldwide box office: $3.29M - 2019
Criminal: Spain as Isabel · Drama - 2018 Thi Mai (Rumbo a Vietnam) as Carmen · Comedy Worldwide box office: $2.17M Movie Echo Score: 70
- 2017
Thi Mai as Carmen · Comedy - 2016
The Furies as Casandra · Family Worldwide box office: $123K - 2016
Rumbos as Lupe · Comedy Worldwide box office: $328K - 2016
The Open Door as Rosa · Drama Worldwide box office: $88.4K - 2015
Spanish Affair 2 as Merche · Family Worldwide box office: $40.6M - 2015
Age of Monster as Marta · Comedy Worldwide box office: $11.7K - 2015
Requirements to Be a Normal Person as Luisa · Comedy Worldwide box office: $469K - 2015
Off Course as Benigna · Romance Worldwide box office: $11.4M - 2014
Dying Beyond Their Means as Susana · Comedy - 2014
Kamikaze as Lola · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.02M - 2014
Spanish Affair as Merche · Romance Worldwide box office: $78.8M - 2013
I'm So Excited Comedy Worldwide box office: $21.3M - 2013
La Estrella as Trini · Comedy Worldwide box office: $119K - 2010
To Hell With The Ugly as Nati · Comedy Worldwide box office: $9.25M - 2010
Paper Birds as Rocío Moliner · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.69M - 2009
Woman Without Piano as Rosa · Drama Worldwide box office: $82.7K - 2009
The Cannibalistic Councillor as Chon · Comedy - 2005
A King in Havana as Estrella · Comedy - 2004
School of Seduction as Camarera rombo · Romance Worldwide box office: $104K - 2003
Chill Out! as Carmela · Comedy Worldwide box office: $1.15M - 2002
Don Quixote, Knight Errant as Teresa Panza · Adventure Worldwide box office: $129K - 2001
No Shame as Invitada a la fiesta de Mario · Drama
Carmen Machi in Documentaries & Specials
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Carmen Machi: Awards & Nominations
1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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10th Feroz Awards- Carmen Machi: Nominated Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Piggy
Who Is Carmen Machi?
Carmen Machi was born in Madrid, Spain in 1963 and is 63 years old. Credited on films since 2001, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
María del Carmen Machi Arroyo, known professionally as Carmen Machi, is a renowned Spanish actress. Born on 7 January 1963 in Madrid, Spain, she was raised in the neighboring town of Getafe, drawing rich influences from her Genoese origins rooted in her father's family. She initially gained recognition for her theatrical performances before she made her way to the television industry. With her striking talent and versatility, she rose to fame with her character Aída in the popular TV series, 7 Vidas. The significant appreciation of her portrayal led to a spinoff series dedicated to her character, Aída, reinforcing her prominence in the television industry. Carmen Machi didn't limit herself to the television medium; she expanded her repertoire with commendable performances in multiple films. Some of her most notable appearances include 'Hable con ella' (2002), 'Descongélate' (2003), 'Los Amantes Pasajeros' (2013), 'Ocho apellidos vascos' (2014), and 'Ocho apellidos catalanes' (2015). Her extensive body of work over the years showcases Carmen Machi's acting prowess, confirming her standing as a distinguished actor in the Spanish entertainment industry.
Who Carmen Machi Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Carmen Machi shares the most films with. Javier Cámara comes first, with 5 films together, followed by Pedro Casablanc (4).
Carmen Machi: Questions & Answers
How many movies Carmen Machi has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Carmen Machi been in?
Carmen Machi is credited on 40 films, from 2001 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Carmen Machi's highest-grossing movie?
Spanish Affair (2014) is Carmen Machi's biggest box office hit, with $78.8M worldwide, ahead of Spanish Affair 2 (2015) ($40.6M). Across every film with box office figures, Carmen Machi's movies have made $176M.
Carmen Machi's biggest hits What is the best Carmen Machi movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Carmen Machi's best-rated film is Speak Sunlight (2023) with a score of 94, followed by Thi Mai (Rumbo a Vietnam) (2018) (70).
Best Carmen Machi movies, ranked Has Carmen Machi won an Oscar?
Carmen Machi has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Carmen Machi has 0 wins from 1 nomination.
How old is Carmen Machi?
Carmen Machi is 63 years old, born on January 7, 1963 in Madrid, Spain.
What is Carmen Machi's newest movie?
The most recent film on Carmen Machi's filmography is Aída y Vuelta (2026), in the role of Aída, Carmen Machi.
Who does Carmen Machi work with most often?
Carmen Machi shares the most films with Javier Cámara (5 films), Pedro Casablanc (4 films) and Karra Elejalde (4 films).
The Best Carmen Machi Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 40 credits.
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