Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1964-09-16
- Born Place: Palma, Balearic Islands, Spain
Also Known As:
Rosa Elena García Echave, 로시 드 팔마, روسی د پالما
Rossy de Palma
Rossy de Palma, born Rosa Elena García Echave on September 16, 1964, is a celebrated Spanish actress and model known for her unique, Picasso-esque features and collaborations with director Pedro Almodóvar. Discovered in a Madrid café in 1986 by Almodóvar, she quickly became one of his recurring muses, starring in iconic films such as Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988), Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990), Kika (1993), The Flower of My Secret (1995), Julieta (2016), and Parallel Mothers (2021).Beyond her work with Almodóvar, Rossy de Palma has appeared in numerous international films, including Robert Altman's Prêt-à-Porter (1994) and Terry Gilliam's The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018), showcasing her versatility across different genres and languages. In Honeymoon Crasher (2025), she plays the character Gloria.Her striking and unconventional beauty has also made her a muse for renowned fashion designers like Jean-Paul Gaultier, Thierry Mugler, and Alexander McQueen, and she has graced the covers of prestigious magazines. Rossy de Palma has received several award nominations for her acting, including two Goya Award nominations for Kika and The Flower of My Secret. She currently resides in Paris and continues to be a significant figure in both the film and fashion worlds.
