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Public records list Ángela Molina as a film actor, choreographer and dancer. Ángela Molina was born on October 5, 1955 in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. The age as of 2026 is 70. Listed accolades include David di Donatello for Best Actress (1986), Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts (2002), Premio Nacional de Cinematografía (2016) and 1 more.
My Take
Ángela Molina is, to me, the embodiment of mature European screen presence. Born in Madrid in 1955, she carried Spanish cinema while becoming a fixture of Italian films too, which speaks to a magnetism that crosses borders and languages. A David di Donatello for Best Actress plus national honors confirm she is no passing trend but an artist validated over decades. That she also dances and choreographs tells me she performs with her whole body, not just her face. I am drawn to actors whose craft deepens with age, and Molina strikes me as exactly that kind of enduring talent.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ángela Molina
- Name (Japanese)
- アンヘラ・モリーナ
- Reading
- あんへら・もりーな
- Born
- October 5, 1955 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / choreographer / dancer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1986 David di Donatello for Best Actress
- 2002 Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts
- 2016 Premio Nacional de Cinematografía
- 2013 Medalla de Oro
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4. About this entry
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-24
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ángela Molina born?
Born October 5, 1955 (age 70).
Where is Ángela Molina from?
Ángela Molina is from Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain.
What does Ángela Molina do?
Ángela Molina works as actor, film actor, choreographer, dancer.
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