“The Skin I Live in”, “Thirteen Roses”, “Every Day is Yours”, “Women in the Park”, “Children's Games”, “More Suffering than Glory” are films that made the audience remember Barbara Lenny. By the age of 33, the Spanish actress managed to star in about thirty film and television projects. What is the story of the star?
Barbara Lenny: The Beginning of the Way
The actress was born in Madrid, it happened in April 1984. Barbara Lenny was born in a family far from the world of cinema and theater. The first years of her life passed in Buenos Aires, where her parents moved soon after the birth of her daughter. At the age of six, Barbara returned to Spain with her father and mother.
There is almost no information about the childhood of the actress. Interest in dramatic art arose at Barbara early. It is not surprising that she played her first role at the age of 15. After graduation, Lenny continued her education at the Royal Higher School of Dramatic Art.
From obscurity to fame
From the biography of Barbara Lenny, it follows that in 2001 she first hit the set. The young Spaniard made her debut in the comedy "Without labor, you can not get a fish out of the pond." Surprisingly, her first role was the main one. The film is designed for a youth audience, tells the story of an ordinary Spanish teenager. The hero conflicts with parents and teachers, tries to establish relationships with peers, falls in love for the first time.
In 2005, the drama "Obaba" was presented to the audience. Filming in this picture is Barbara Lenny's first major achievement. The film tells the story of a young journalist who, by the will of providence, finds herself in a lost place in northern Spain. In the late 80s, several mystical events took place in Obab, the secret of which the heroine is trying to unravel. The role of Lourdes in this picture allowed Lenny not only to acquire the first fans, but also to receive a nomination for the honorary Goya Prize.
Interesting movies and TV shows
What films with Barbara Lenny deserve the attention of viewers? In 2006, the actress played one of the central roles in the drama "Women in the Park." Then, the chilling thriller “Every Day is Yours” was presented to the audience, in which the Spanish woman also embodied the image of one of the main characters. In 2009, Barbara got the main role in the criminal drama "Damned."
By the age of 33, Lenny managed to work with many famous directors. A special place among them is occupied by Pedro Almodovar, who offered the actress a vivid role in the crime drama "The Skin in which I live." The film tells the story of a talented surgeon Robert Ledgard, who found a way to create artificial human skin. The scientist pretends that only mice are his experimental subjects. In reality, he forcibly keeps in his house a girl named Veronica, on whom he is experimenting.
TV shows featuring Barbara Lenny also come out from time to time. For example, a talented Spanish woman can be seen in the television project "Countdown", where she played the main female role. The crime series tells the story of the chief police inspector Corso, who enthusiastically takes on the most complex tasks. Although the actress played a secondary but vivid role in the Red Eagle. This series tells of events taking place in the 17th century. School teacher Gonzalo tries to investigate the murder of his beloved wife. A man is forced to lead a double life in order for his efforts to succeed. During the day, he teaches at school, and at night becomes the elusive avenger.
