Biography
Who is Ariadna Gil?
Early life and education
Ariadna Gil i Giner was born on January 23, 1969. Her birthplace is Barcelona, Spain, where she grew up and spent her early years.
As a student, she attended Escola Orlandai to complete her foundational education before beginning her path in the performing arts.
Acting career highlights
Ariadna Gil made her feature film debut in Lola, a project directed by Bigas Luna released in 1986. Following her initial appearances in Catalan language cinema, she transitioned into Spanish language films.
She starred in Amo tu cama rica by Emilio Martinez Lazaro in 1991. Over the next decade and a half, she appeared in numerous motion pictures across multiple languages including French, English, Spanish, and Catalan.
Her extensive film credits include Libertarias directed by Vicente Aranda, Soldados de Salamina directed by David Trueba, and Black Tears. Her performance in Belle Epoque earned her a Goya Award for Best Actress.
International recognition
Ariadna Gil achieved wider international recognition when she was cast in Guillermo del Toro's dark fantasy drama Pan's Labyrinth. The film brought her talent to audiences outside of Spain and secured her status as a versatile performer.
In addition to her Goya Award recognition, she has received accolades such as the Butaca Award for best Catalan film actress for her work in the regional film industry.
Family and personal life
Her family includes her father, August Gil Matamala. She was previously married to screenwriter, director, and novelist David Trueba, with whom she shares a child named Violeta Trueba i Giner.
Following her marriage, Ariadna Gil began a relationship with Danish American actor Viggo Mortensen.
Birthday and age
Ariadna Gil was born on January 23, 1969, which makes Ariadna 57 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aquarius sign. Ariadna shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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