Actress Madrid Verónica Echegui died this Sunday at the age of 42 after a long illness, her relatives confirmed to her relatives to the local newspapers the world and the country. Affected by cancer, had been hospitalized in recent days. His funeral took place this Monday morning.
“Few people in the world of Spanish cinema were aware of their illness, which their entourage managed with discretion,” writes the Spanish newspaper El Pais.
Verónica Fernández de Echegaray, her real name, the general public was announced in 2006 thanks to the drama I am Juani From Bigas Luna, a filmmaker who also discovered Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem, recalls Le Parisien. His role allowed him to be named for Goya (the equivalent of César in Spain) in the category of the best female hope.
“Verónica Echegui distinguished himself by his versatility, his ability to give life to complex and authentic characters, and his audacity in the choice of his projects,” he writes The country. The actress also filmed in The patio of my intercourse EITHER Katmandú, a mirror of El Cielo. Roles that have won their Goya nominations for the best main actress.
Goya for the best short film
His comic talent in comedies as The great Spanish family (2013) or It explodes (2020) allowed him to obtain two new quotes from the Goya, this time in the category of the best actress in a secondary role.
The actress also began a more international race, playing in &Me, You are killing me Susana, Let yourself go! EITHER My lifeor in Out of road With Henry Cavill, Sigourney Weaver and Bruce Willis.
More recently, the actress worked in a series like Christmas days, Privacy In Netflix, Dr. Garcia’s patients, Dock AND Shadow city (I quoted ombres)that has not yet been launched in Spain.
Also director, screenwriter and co -producer, Verónica Echegui won the fictional short film Goya in 2022 in 2022 Laba totem.
Source: BFM TV
