Marisa Paredes, Actress in Pedro Almodóvar Films, Dies at 78

Story by Mike Barnes

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Renowned Spanish actress Marisa Paredes, a muse for director Pedro Almodóvar, dies at 78, leaving behind an acclaimed body of work that defined complex, multifaceted female characters.

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Paredes first collaborated with Almodóvar in his 1983 film 'Dark Habits,' where she played the murdering, LSD-using Sister Manure, kickstarting a long and fruitful partnership that yielded memorable roles in several of the director's acclaimed films.
In addition to her acclaimed work with Almodóvar, Paredes also portrayed the socialite mother-in-law of Roberto Benigni's character in the Oscar-winning 'Life Is Beautiful' and the head of the orphanage in Guillermo del Toro's 'The Devil's Backbone,' showcasing her range and versatility as an actress.

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Marisa Paredes, Pedro Almodóvar, Roberto Benigni, Guillermo del Toro, Antonio Banderas, Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences of Spain, The Flower of My Secret, All About My Mother, The Skin I Live In, Life Is Beautiful, The Devil's Backbone, Dark Habits, High Heels

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