Adriana Barraza
Mexican actress in cinematic roles
Born
March 5th, 1956
69 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Mexico
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Gained recognition for performances in cinema and television. Gained acclaim for the role in "Amores Perros" and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for work in "Babel." Also involved in directing and theater, contributing to various artistic projects and productions.
Academy Award nomination for "Babel"
Role in "Amores Perros"
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