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My Take
Aleandro is the kind of performer I find quietly magnetic: a Buenos Aires native who refuses to be boxed into a single craft, moving between acting, directing, and writing with equal authority. What draws me to her is endurance. Her Cannes-winning turn in The Official Story wasn't just a great performance; it carried the weight of a nation reckoning with its past. Becoming a cultural icon at home takes more than talent, it takes integrity sustained across decades. I respect artists who outlast trends by staying loyal to the work itself, and she clearly belongs in that company.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Norma Aleandro
- Name (Japanese)
- ノルマ・アレアンドロ
- Reading
- のるま・あれあんどろ
- Born
- May 2, 1936 (age 90)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Occupation
- theatre director / stage actor / film actor / writer / screenwriter
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2001 diamond Konex award
- Illustrious Citizen of Buenos Aires trolazo
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Norma Aleandro born?
Born May 2, 1936 (age 90).
Where is Norma Aleandro from?
Norma Aleandro is from Buenos Aires, Argentina.
What does Norma Aleandro do?
Norma Aleandro works as theatre director, stage actor, film actor, writer, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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.