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Emma Penella

Bio: Manuela Ruiz Penella known as Emma Penella (Madrid, March 2, 1931 - Ibidem, August 27, 2007) was a Spanish film, theater and television actress. Daughter of the politician Ramón Ruiz Alonso and Magdalena Penella Silva, granddaughter of the composer Manuel Penella Moreno, great-granddaughter of the also musician Manuel Penella Raga, sister of the also actresses Elisa Montés (1934) and Terele Pávez (1939-2017)
Born: Sun, Mar 02 1930
Birthplace: Madrid, Spain

Death: Mon, Aug 27 2007
Emma Penella is 77 years old
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Poster of FFG, el último gran conversador
FFG, el último gran conversador
Emma Penella would have been no older than 77 in FFG, el último gran conversador as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 2021
Poster of Bulgarian Lovers
Bulgarian Lovers
Emma Penella was 73 in Bulgarian Lovers as 'Remedios'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 30 2003
Poster of Pídele cuentas al rey
Pídele cuentas al rey
Emma Penella was 69 in Pídele cuentas al rey as 'Carmen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 2000
Poster of El Quijote de Miguel de Cervantes
El Quijote de Miguel de Cervantes
Emma Penella was 61 in El Quijote de Miguel de Cervantes as 'Teresa Panza'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 29 1992
Poster of El crimen de Don Benito
El crimen de Don Benito
Emma Penella was 61 in El crimen de Don Benito
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 06 1991
Poster of Doblones de a ocho
Doblones de a ocho
Emma Penella was 59 in Doblones de a ocho as 'Palmira'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Viento de cólera
Viento de cólera
Emma Penella was 57 in Viento de cólera
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Tobacconist of Vallecas
The Tobacconist of Vallecas
Emma Penella was 57 in The Tobacconist of Vallecas as 'Doña Justa'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1987
Poster of El amor brujo
El amor brujo
Emma Penella was 56 in El amor brujo as 'Tía Rosario'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 23 1986
Poster of Our Father
Our Father
Emma Penella was 55 in Our Father as 'María'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 21 1985
Poster of The Regent's Wife
The Regent's Wife
Emma Penella was 44 in The Regent's Wife as 'Ana Ozores - La Regenta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 1974
Poster of First Surrender
First Surrender
Emma Penella was 41 in First Surrender
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 21 1971
Poster of Fortunata y Jacinta
Fortunata y Jacinta
Emma Penella was 40 in Fortunata y Jacinta as 'Fortunata'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1970
Poster of Lola, espejo oscuro
Lola, espejo oscuro
Emma Penella was 36 in Lola, espejo oscuro as 'Lola'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 10 1966
Poster of The Search
The Search
Emma Penella was 35 in The Search as 'Rosa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1966
Poster of Black Humor
Black Humor
Emma Penella was 35 in Black Humor as 'Miss Wilma - segment 2 'La Mandrilla - Miss Wilma''.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 12 1965
Poster of La hora incógnita
La hora incógnita
Emma Penella was 34 in La hora incógnita as 'Prostituta'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 26 1964
Poster of Golden Goddess of Rio Beni
Golden Goddess of Rio Beni
Emma Penella was 34 in Golden Goddess of Rio Beni as 'Dinah'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 03 1964
Poster of Badmen of the West
Badmen of the West
Emma Penella was 33 in Badmen of the West as 'Lucy'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1964
Poster of The Executioner
The Executioner
Emma Penella was 33 in The Executioner as 'Carmen, la hija de Amadeo'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 31 1963
Poster of Carta a una mujer
Carta a una mujer
Emma Penella was 33 in Carta a una mujer as 'Flora'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 24 1963
Poster of La cuarta ventana
La cuarta ventana
Emma Penella was 33 in La cuarta ventana as 'Dora García'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 27 1963
Poster of Alegre juventud
Alegre juventud
Emma Penella was 33 in Alegre juventud as 'Violeta'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1963
Poster of El amor de los amores
El amor de los amores
Emma Penella was 32 in El amor de los amores
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1962
Poster of Scano Boa
Scano Boa
Emma Penella was 30 in Scano Boa as 'Buba'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1961
Poster of Un ángel tuvo la culpa
Un ángel tuvo la culpa
Emma Penella was 30 in Un ángel tuvo la culpa as 'Eulalia'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 25 1960
Poster of Sentencia contra una mujer
Sentencia contra una mujer
Emma Penella was 29 in Sentencia contra una mujer
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1960
Poster of De espaldas a la puerta
De espaldas a la puerta
Emma Penella was 29 in De espaldas a la puerta as 'Lola'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 1959
Poster of Un marido de ida y vuelta
Un marido de ida y vuelta
Emma Penella was 27 in Un marido de ida y vuelta as 'Leticia Romero'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1957
Poster of The Shadow Battalion
The Shadow Battalion
Emma Penella was 27 in The Shadow Battalion as 'Lola'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1957
Poster of Fedra, the Devil's Daughter
Fedra, the Devil's Daughter
Emma Penella was 26 in Fedra, the Devil's Daughter as 'Estrella'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 26 1956
Poster of Red Fish
Red Fish
Emma Penella was 25 in Red Fish as 'Ivón'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 12 1955
Poster of El guardián del paraíso
El guardián del paraíso
Emma Penella was 25 in El guardián del paraíso as 'La monjita'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 23 1955
Poster of Tres hombres van a morir
Tres hombres van a morir
Emma Penella was 24 in Tres hombres van a morir as 'Héléna'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 17 1955
Poster of La patrouille des sables
La patrouille des sables
Emma Penella was 24 in La patrouille des sables
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 16 1954
Poster of Comedians
Comedians
Emma Penella was 24 in Comedians as 'Marga'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 17 1954
Poster of The Adventurer of Seville
The Adventurer of Seville
Emma Penella was 24 in The Adventurer of Seville as 'Duquesa de San Tirso'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 06 1954
Poster of Condemned to Hang
Condemned to Hang
Emma Penella was 23 in Condemned to Hang as 'Consuelo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 08 1953
Poster of ¡Che, qué loco!
¡Che, qué loco!
Emma Penella was 23 in ¡Che, qué loco! as 'Esperancita Couceiro'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 23 1953
Poster of Doña Francisquita
Doña Francisquita
Emma Penella was 22 in Doña Francisquita as 'Aurora la Beltrana'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1952
Poster of Aimless boat
Aimless boat
Emma Penella was 22 in Aimless boat
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 16 1952
Poster of The Eyes Leave a Trace
The Eyes Leave a Trace
Emma Penella was 22 in The Eyes Leave a Trace as 'Lola'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1952
Poster of Truhanes de honor
Truhanes de honor
Emma Penella was 22 in Truhanes de honor as 'Luisa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 12 1952

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of La que se avecina
La que se avecina
Emma Penella was 77+ in La que se avecina as 'Charo de la Vega'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2007
Poster of No One Could Live Here
No One Could Live Here
Emma Penella was 73+ in No One Could Live Here as 'Concha de la Fuente García, Concha de la Fuente'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 2003
Poster of Blasco Ibáñez
Blasco Ibáñez
Emma Penella was 67+ in Blasco Ibáñez as 'Emilia Pardo Bazán'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 08 1997
Poster of Juncal
Juncal
Emma Penella was 58+ in Juncal as 'Teresa Campos'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 18 1989
Poster of Goya
Goya
Emma Penella was 55+ in Goya
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 13 1985