Susi Sánchez: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 22
- on screen
- 1974–2024
- box office
- $68M
- average score
- 81
- Born
- March 21, 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Valencia, Spain
- Full name
- Asunción Sánchez Abellán
- Citizenship
- Spanish
- Occupations
- Actress
- Years active
- 1983-present
- Spouses
- Consuelo Trujillo
The Best Susi Sánchez Movies
The highest-rated films Susi Sánchez is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Sunday's Illness (2018) scores highest, at 93. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
Susi Sánchez's Career in Numbers
Susi Sánchez's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Susi Sánchez works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Una pareja… distinta (1974) to Queens (2024), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Susi Sánchez Movies by Decade
- 1970s 1
- 1990s 3
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 8
- 2020s 7
The 2010s were Susi Sánchez's busiest decade, with 8 films.
Susi Sánchez Movies by Genre
- Drama 15
- Comedy 2
- Thriller 2
- Crime 1
- Mystery 1
- Romance 1
Drama is the genre Susi Sánchez has worked in most, with 15 films, ahead of comedy (2).
Susi Sánchez Career Milestones
- First film
- Una pareja… distinta 1974
- Biggest box office hit
- Pain and Glory $37.4M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Sunday's Illness Movie Echo Score 93
- Newest film
- Queens 2024
Susi Sánchez Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Susi Sánchez is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 81. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
- 2024
Queens as Abuela · Drama Worldwide box office: $71.5K - 2023
Loli Tormenta as Loli · Comedy Worldwide box office: $76.8K - 2022
Vasil as Carmen · Drama Worldwide box office: $337K - 2022
Lullaby as Begoña · Drama Worldwide box office: $927K Movie Echo Score: 89 - 2021
Wetland Thriller Worldwide box office: $144K - 2021
The Replacement as Old Eva · Thriller Worldwide box office: $137K - 2020
Offering to the Storm as Rosario · Crime Movie Echo Score: 62 - 2019
The Legacy of the Bones as Rosario · Mystery Worldwide box office: $1.98M Movie Echo Score: 73 - 2019
Pain and Glory as Beata · Drama Worldwide box office: $37.4M Movie Echo Score: 89 - 2018
Sunday's Illness as Anabel · Drama Worldwide box office: $43.8K Movie Echo Score: 93 - 2016
Julieta Drama Worldwide box office: $22.5M - 2015
Carlos, rey emperador as Luisa de Saboya · Drama - 2013
10,000 Nights Nowhere as The Mother · Drama Worldwide box office: $17.7K - 2013
15 Years and One Day as Cati · Drama Worldwide box office: $571K - 2011
The Sleeping Voice as Sor Serafines · Drama Worldwide box office: $2.76M - 2008
My Prison Yard as Funcionaria de prisiones · Drama Worldwide box office: $395K - 2006
A Love to Keep as Elvira · Romance - 2002
Nobody’s Life as School principal · Drama Worldwide box office: $607K - 1997
The Rats Drama - 1995
House out of Town as Teresa · Drama - 1994
On the Far Side of the Tunnel as Marisa · Drama - 1974
Una pareja… distinta Comedy
Who Is Susi Sánchez?
Susi Sánchez was born in Valencia, Spain in 1955 and is 71 years old. Credited on films since 1974, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Asunción Sánchez Abellán, better known as Susi Sánchez, is a prolific Spanish theatre, film, and television actress, born March 21, 1955 in Valencia, Spain. Her career spans across different media with a notable display of versatility. Best known for her roles in the Vicente Aranda film Mad Love, where she remarkably embodied Queen Isabella I, and in the plays 'Cara de plata' and 'Mujeres soñaron caballos', she showed her substantial acting prowess. These three roles earned her nominations for the Spanish Actors and Actresses Union Awards, subsequently leading to her winning as Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'Cara de plata'. In 2015, she expanded her portfolio further, joining the cast of the TV series 'Carlos, rey emperador', playing Louise of Savoy. A constant advocate for LGBT rights, Susi Sánchez was known to be the long-time romantic partner of fellow actress and acclaimed acting coach Consuelo Trujillo. Together, they attended numerous Gay Pride events and spoke out prominently in favor of LGBT rights. Her niece Ruth Gabriel, daughter of her elder brother Ismael Abellán, has also established a career in acting.
Who Susi Sánchez Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Susi Sánchez shares the most films with. Ana Wagener comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Álvaro Cervantes (3).
Susi Sánchez: Questions & Answers
How many movies Susi Sánchez has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Susi Sánchez been in?
Susi Sánchez is credited on 22 films, from 1974 to 2024. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Susi Sánchez's highest-grossing movie?
Pain and Glory (2019) is Susi Sánchez's biggest box office hit, with $37.4M worldwide, ahead of Julieta (2016) ($22.5M). Across every film with box office figures, Susi Sánchez's movies have made $68M.
Susi Sánchez's biggest hits What is the best Susi Sánchez movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Susi Sánchez's best-rated film is Sunday's Illness (2018) with a score of 93, followed by Lullaby (2022) (89).
Best Susi Sánchez movies, ranked How old is Susi Sánchez?
Susi Sánchez is 71 years old, born on March 21, 1955 in Valencia, Spain.
What is Susi Sánchez's newest movie?
The most recent film on Susi Sánchez's filmography is Queens (2024), in the role of Abuela.
Who does Susi Sánchez work with most often?
Susi Sánchez shares the most films with Ana Wagener (4 films), Álvaro Cervantes (3 films) and Raúl Arévalo (3 films).
The Best Susi Sánchez Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 22 credits.
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