Juana Acosta is a Colombian-Spanish actress born on November 28, 1976, in Cali, Valle del Cauca, Colombia.
She has built a distinguished career in both film and television, blending her Colombian roots with her professional life primarily in Spain.
Acosta moved to Spain in the late 1990s and has since become a prominent figure in the Spanish entertainment industry.
She was previously married to actor Ernesto Alterio, with whom she shares a daughter named Lola, born in 2006.
Siblings
Juana’s most notable sibling is her younger sister, Valentina Acosta, who has also pursued a successful acting career.
Valentina, born in Colombia, has appeared in popular series such as Señora Acero and A Mano Limpia, often drawing comparisons to her sister due to their shared passion for performing.
Additionally, Juana had a stepbrother who tragically passed away in 2008, though details about him remain private.
Career
Acosta’s acting career began in 1995, initially in her native Colombia before she relocated to Spain to expand her opportunities.
She gained early recognition through her role as Sofía in the long-running Spanish medical drama Hospital Central, appearing in the series for two and a half seasons before departing.
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This role helped establish her as a versatile performer in Spanish television.
Acosta continued to build her portfolio with appearances in series like Familia, Velvet, and the critically acclaimed Crematorio.
On the big screen, she has delivered memorable performances in international films such as Carlos (2010), where she portrayed a supporting character, Perfect Strangers (2017), and the drama Anna (2015), which showcased her leading capabilities.
Over nearly three decades, Acosta has amassed more than 60 credits across film, television, and theater, often collaborating with renowned directors.
Accolades
In 2012, Acosta won the Award of the Spanish Actors Union for Best Supporting Performance in Television for her role in Crematorio.
Her performance in the TV movie Sanctuary earned her the FIPA d’Or for Best Actress at the 28th Biarritz International Festival of Audiovisual Programming in 2015.
The following year, in 2016, Acosta received the Macondo Award for Best Actress for her titular role in Anna.
She was also nominated for Best Actress at the 3rd Fénix Awards and the 4th Platino Awards in 2017 for the same film.
In 2021, she garnered nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Film at both the 8th Feroz Awards and the 35th Goya Awards.
More recently, in 2023, Acosta was awarded the Special International Career Achievement Award at the 62nd Cartagena Film Festival, recognizing her enduring impact on the industry.
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