Laia Marull Quintana (born 4 January 1973) is a Spanish actress. She has won three

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— Best New Actress for ''Fugitives'' (2000),

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for ''

Take My Eyes ''Take My Eyes'' ( es, Te doy mis ojos, links=no, translation, I Give You My Eyes) is a 2003 Spanish romantic drama film directed by Icíar Bollaín, starring Laia Marull and Luis Tosar. Critically acclaimed for its unclichéd treatment of domestic ...

'' (2003), and Best Supporting Actress for ''

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'' (2010). She was also nominated for

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for ''Take My Eyes''. Marull is known for her work on film, television and stage, and has performed in

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and French.

Biography

Laia Marull Quintana was born on 4 January 1973 in

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. She began her career in an amateurish theatre. Marull studied acting at the Nancy Tuñón Theater School in Barcelona. She made her acting debut in 1994 on the Catalan television channel TV3 series "Estació d'enllaç", which made her popular in Catalonia. Two years later, in 1996, she began her film career with "Razones sentimentales". Marull has won three

and a Donostia Zinemaldia Silver Shell. She is fluent in

and French, and has performed in all these languages.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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