Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1965-03-16
- Born Place: Madrid, Spain
Also Known As:
Белен Руэда
Belén Rueda
Belén Rueda (born María Belén Rueda García-Porrero on March 16, 1965) is a highly acclaimed Spanish actress. She initially pursued a career as a model and television presenter before transitioning to acting. She is widely regarded as one of Spain's most prominent actresses, particularly in the horror and thriller genres. She gained international recognition for her leading role in the 2004 psychological thriller The Sea Inside, for which she won the Goya Award for Best New Actress. This was a rare achievement, as she was the first actress to win the award without a previous film role.Her filmography includes a number of iconic films, such as the critically acclaimed horror film The Orphanage (2007) and the mystery thrillers Julia's Eyes (2010) and The Body (2012). She also appeared in the 2025 comedy film Un funeral de locos. Her television work includes popular series like Los Serrano and B&b, de boca en boca.
