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Lola Dueñas: Movies & Box Office

films
31
on screen
1998–2023
box office
$153M
average score
51
Born
October 6, 1971
Birthplace
Madrid, Spain
Full name
María Dolores Dueñas Navarro
Citizenship
Spain
Occupations
Actress
Years active
1998-present
Career at a glance

Lola Dueñas's Career in Numbers

Lola Dueñas's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lola Dueñas works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mensaka (1998) to The Messiah (2023), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Lola Dueñas Movies by Decade

  1. 1990s 3
  2. 2000s 7
  3. 2010s 15
  4. 2020s 6

The 2010s were Lola Dueñas's busiest decade, with 15 films.

Lola Dueñas Movies by Genre

  • Drama 18
  • Comedy 7
  • Mystery 1
  • Sci-Fi 1
  • Romance 1
  • Action 1
  • Biography 1

Drama is the genre Lola Dueñas has worked in most, with 18 films, ahead of comedy (7).

Lola Dueñas Career Milestones

First film
Mensaka 1998
Biggest box office hit
Volver $85.6M worldwide
Best-rated film
Zama Movie Echo Score 76
Newest film
The Messiah 2023
31 credits

Lola Dueñas Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Lola Dueñas is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 51. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2023 Foremost by Night (2023) movie poster Foremost by Night as Vera · Mystery
  2. 2023 Bird Box Barcelona (2023) movie poster Bird Box Barcelona as Isabel · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 25
  3. 2023 The Messiah (2023) movie poster The Messiah as Montserrat Baró (adulta) · Drama
  4. 2021 Robust (2021) movie poster Robust Drama
  5. 2020 This Other Winter (2020) movie poster This Other Winter as Lili · Drama
  6. 2020 Veneno (2020) movie poster Veneno as Faela · Drama
  7. 2019 7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society) (2019) movie poster 7 Reasons to Run Away (from Society) as Work: The Wife · Comedy
  8. 2019 Love Me Not (2019) movie poster Love Me Not Drama
  9. 2018 Journey to a Mother’s Room (2018) movie poster Journey to a Mother’s Room as Estrella · Drama
  10. 2018 Something Is Happening (2018) movie poster Something Is Happening as Dolores · Drama
  11. 2018 Zama (2018) movie poster Zama as Luciana · Drama Movie Echo Score: 76
  12. 2017 Can’t Say Goodbye (2017) movie poster Can’t Say Goodbye as Blanca · Comedy
  13. 2015 The Boss’s Daughter (2015) movie poster The Boss’s Daughter as Virginia · Romance
  14. 2015 Ogres (2015) movie poster Ogres as Lola · Drama
  15. 2014 Os fenómenos (2014) movie poster Os fenómenos as Nenete · Drama
  16. 2014 French Dolls (2014) movie poster French Dolls as Marguerite · Comedy
  17. 2014 Falling Star (2014) movie poster Falling Star as Eloïsa, the cook · Drama
  18. 2013 10,000 Nights Nowhere (2013) movie poster 10,000 Nights Nowhere as His friend · Drama
  19. 2013 I'm So Excited (2013) movie poster I'm So Excited Comedy
  20. 2013 Suzanne (2013) movie poster Suzanne as Irène · Drama
  21. 2010 Without Her (2010) movie poster Without Her as Carmen · Action
  22. 2008 Chef’s Special (2008) movie poster Chef’s Special as Alex · Comedy
  23. 2006 Volver (2006) movie poster Volver Drama
  24. 2004 The Sea Inside (2004) movie poster The Sea Inside Biography
  25. 2003 Soccer Days (2003) movie poster Soccer Days as Macarena · Comedy
  26. 2003 En camas separadas (2003) movie poster En camas separadas as Chica joven · Drama
  27. 2002 Stones (2002) movie poster Stones as Daniela · Drama
  28. 2000 Las razones de mis amigos (2000) movie poster Las razones de mis amigos as Ainhoa
  29. 1999 The open luggage (1999) movie poster The open luggage as Amanda · Drama
  30. 1999 Marta and Surroundings (1999) movie poster Marta and Surroundings as Elisa · Comedy
  31. 1998 Mensaka (1998) movie poster Mensaka as Cristina · Drama
Biography

Who Is Lola Dueñas?

Lola Dueñas was born in Madrid, Spain on October 6, 1971. Credited on films since 1998, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

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.

Works with

Who Lola Dueñas Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Lola Dueñas shares the most films with. Carmen Machi comes first, with 2 films together, followed by Najwa Nimri (2).

FAQ

Lola Dueñas: Questions & Answers

How many movies Lola Dueñas has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Lola Dueñas been in?

Lola Dueñas is credited on 31 films, from 1998 to 2023. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Lola Dueñas's highest-grossing movie?

Volver (2006) is Lola Dueñas's biggest box office hit, with $85.6M worldwide, ahead of The Sea Inside (2004) ($43.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Lola Dueñas's movies have made $153M.

Lola Dueñas's biggest hits

What is the best Lola Dueñas movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lola Dueñas's best-rated film is Zama (2018) with a score of 76, followed by Bird Box Barcelona (2023) (25).

Best Lola Dueñas movies, ranked

When was Lola Dueñas born?

Lola Dueñas was born on October 6, 1971 in Madrid, Spain.

What is Lola Dueñas's newest movie?

The most recent film on Lola Dueñas's filmography is Foremost by Night (2023), in the role of Vera.

Who does Lola Dueñas work with most often?

Lola Dueñas shares the most films with Carmen Machi (2 films), Najwa Nimri (2 films) and Andrés Gertrúdix (2 films).

The Best Lola Dueñas Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 31 credits.

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