| Birth Date: | 31 May 1935 |
| Birth Place: | Seville, Spain |
| Birth Name: | María Galiana Medina |
| Years Active: | 1985–present |
María Galiana Medina (born 31 May 1935) is a Spanish actress. She won the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the mother in Alone.[1] She owes much of her popularity to her performance as Herminia in Cuéntame cómo pasó.[2]
Born in Seville on 31 May 1935, Galiana earned a licentiate degree in Philosophy and Letters and has worked as a high school teacher on history and art history in addition to her acting career.[3] [4] She made her film debut as an actress in Pasodoble (1988). Appearances in , Belle Époque, Así en el cielo como en la tierra, Libertarias, and Yerma followed.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Tapas | |||
| 2004 | Roma | Portera | ||
| 1999 | Solas | Mother | Won - Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1992 | Belle Époque | La Polonia |