Victoria Abril

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Victoria Abril
Born: July 4, 1959
Madrid, Spain
Occupation: Actress

Victoria Abril (born Victoria Merida Rojas, July 4, 1959) is a highly respected Spanish film actress. She is most known to international audiences for her performance in the movie ¡Átame! (Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!) by director Pedro Almodóvar.

Victoria Abril was born in Madrid. Besides working in Spain she also made films in France and Italy. She has been nominated eight times for Goya Awards in the Lead Actress category and has won once.

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  • An Argentine rock band was formerly known as Victoria Abril, in reference to the actress, but was later renamed Victoria Mil for legal reasons.

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