Biography
Who is Rossy de Palma?
Early life and real name
She was born Rosa Elena García Echave in Palma, Spain. During her childhood, she spent summers in Avilés, Asturias, where her parents originated. In the 1980s, she relocated to Madrid, which was the hub of the Movida cultural movement at the time.
Her early professional life began in music. In 1984, she became a founding member of a pop group called Peor Impossible. She served as both a dancer and a vocalist for the band.
Acting career with Almodóvar
Rossy de Palma met Pedro Almodóvar at a Madrid café in 1986. He saw her perform with her music group and offered her a role in his upcoming movie, Law of Desire. She even contributed personal wardrobe items for the film's lead character, played by Carmen Maura.
Her first major part arrived in 1988 with the film Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown. This began a long-standing creative relationship with the director. She has since appeared in many of his projects, such as Kika, The Flower of My Secret, Julieta, and Parallel Mothers. She is now established as one of his most consistent artistic collaborators.
Modeling and diverse projects
Beyond acting, she established a significant career in fashion and modeling. She modeled for well-known designers including Thierry Mugler, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Sybilla. Her unique look also led to an appearance in the music video for the George Michael song Too Funky. Also, she was featured in the 1994 satirical fashion film Prêt-à-Porter directed by Robert Altman.
Her creative output extends into many other industries. In 2007, she launched a personal perfume collection with État libre d'Orange. Two years later, she participated in a breast cancer awareness campaign for Marie Claire magazine. In 2018, she collaborated with the singer Rosalía, contributing vocals and writing credits for the song Preso on the album El mal querer.
Charity work and personal life
Rossy de Palma lives in Paris where she continues to act and model. She is a dedicated advocate for the charity OAfrica, which was formerly known as OrphanAid Africa. The organization focuses on securing family environments for children in Ghana and closing illegal orphanages. She serves as a spokeswoman for the group's ongoing efforts.
She is the mother of two children. Throughout her career, she has received recognition for her contributions to the arts, including the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts and the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
Birthday and age
Rossy de Palma was born on September 16, 1964, which makes Rossy 62 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Rossy shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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