Ana Torrent Bertrán de Lis (born 12 July 1966) is a Spanish film actress.

Early life and career

Her debut came in 1973 with the starring role as "Ana" in the film '' El espíritu de la colmena'' (''The Spirit of the Beehive''), directed by

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, when she was seven years old. This was followed by another memorable role in which she played another character with the same name in ''

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'' (''Raise Ravens'') (1976) by director

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. In 1989, Torrent performed with

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in the film '' Blood and Sand'' directed by Javier Elorrieta. In 1996, Torrent received numerous awards and nominations, including a

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nomination for her lead actress role in Alejandro Amenábar's film '' Tesis'' (''Thesis''). By the end of the 1990s, she received critical acclaim when she played a

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murdered for quitting

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, in the film '' Yoyes'' (1999) directed by Helena Taberna. In 2008, Torrent portrayed

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in the film ''

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'' (2008), starring alongside

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and

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Filmography

Accolades

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*1974 Won Fotogramas de Plata Award Best Spanish Movie Performer

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*1997 Nominated Goya Best Lead Actress (Mejor Actriz Principal) for: '' Tesis'' (1996)

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*1996 Won Golden Kikito Award Latin Competition: Best Actress for: '' Tesis'' (1996)

Montréal World Film Festival The Montreal World Film Festival (WFF; french: le Festival des Films du Monde) was one of Canada's oldest international film festivals and the only competitive film festival in North America accredited by the FIAPF (although the Toronto Intern ...

*1980 Won Best Actress for: '' El Nido'' (1980) Premios ACE *2004 Nominated Best Actress for: ''Una preciosa puesta de sol'' (2003) *1997 Won Best Actress for: '' Tesis'' (1996)

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*2000 Won Best Actress for: '' Yoyes'' (2000)

References

External links

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Ana's memories of the shooting of The Spirit of the Beehive (in Spanish)Photo of Ana Torrent
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