Rafaela Aparicio was an American actress best known for her roles in “El mar y el tiempo,” “Los extremeños se tocan,” and “Mamá cumple 100 años.” Born on April 9, 1906, in Marbella, Málaga, Andalucía, Spain, she became a celebrated figure in the entertainment industry.
Personal and Family Life
Rafaela Aparicio, originally named Rafaela Díaz Valiente, was the daughter of a merchant ship pilot. She married Erasmo Pascual in 1933, with whom she had one child. Before her acting career, she worked as a teacher for several years.
Career
Aparicio began her artistic journey on stage in 1931 at just 23 years old. Over her lifetime, she appeared in more than 100 films and became a symbol of the Andalusian woman—intelligent and joyful. She won the Goya Award for Best Actress for her performance in “El mar y el tiempo” in 1989, which solidified her legacy as a talented actress in Spanish cinema.
Death and Legacy
Rafaela Aparicio passed away on June 9, 1996, in Madrid, Spain, due to a cerebral seizure. Her contributions to film and theater, alongside her beloved roles, have left a lasting impact on Spanish culture. Many remember her as a pioneer for women in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Los extremeños se tocan | 1970-04-14 | Fausta |
| El pecador y la bruja | 1964-09-28 | |
| Estoy hecho un chaval | 1977-06-23 | Madre de Mercedes |
| El hueso | 1967-01-01 | |
| Matrimonios separados | 1969-12-08 | Madre de Aurora |
| El arte de casarse | 1966-11-10 | Doña |
| Ya tenemos coche | 1958-11-24 | Mujer que quiere coger un taxi |
| Las secretarias | 1968-01-01 | María Teresa |
| La gran mentira | 1956-04-01 | La Molina Neighbor #3 (uncredited) |
| Esto sí se hace | 1987-01-01 | Paca |
| La mujer de otro | 1967-11-23 | Mujer del bar |
| Verano 70 | 1970-04-27 | Madre de Luisa |
| Parque de Madrid | 1959-05-18 | Mujer con niños |
| Venta por pisos | 1972-01-01 | Antonia de Rojas |
| Sor Citroen | 1967-12-05 | |
| El año de las luces | 1986-12-05 | Rafaela |
| Tómbola | 1962-07-02 | Testigo del atropello de las gallinas |
| La vida alrededor | 1959-10-08 | Clotilde |
| Ana y los lobos | 1973-06-04 | La madre |
| Mamá cumple 100 años | 1979-09-17 | Mamá |
| Dos mejor que uno | 1984-10-17 | Sra. Julia |
| Dos chicas de revista | 1972-07-14 | Jesusa |