Cecilia Roth
Argentinian actress, starring in 'All About My Mother'
Born
August 8th, 1956
68 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1956, this actress gained recognition in Argentine cinema and international film. Career highlights include starring in Pedro Almodóvar's acclaimed film 'All About My Mother,' which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Acted in various productions in Argentina and Spain, earning numerous awards for performances.
Played the lead role in 'All About My Mother'
Starred in 'The Official Story', an Oscar-winning film
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