Adriana Paz

**Adriana Paz** is a highly accomplished **Mexican actress and dancer** who first began her artistic career in Spain where she took on various roles in commercials and a play. Born on **January 13, 1980** in Mexico City, Adriana went on to make a name for herself in the movie industry with her role as Toña in the Mexican film *Rudo y Cursi* (2009), earning her a **nomination for the Ariel Award for Best Supporting Actress**. Adriana further exemplified her acting prowess in *Las Horas Muertas* (2013), where she received widespread acclaim for her role as Miranda, leading to her being awarded **Best Actress at the Morelia International Film Festival**. She further stood out in TV series such as *Sucedió en Un Día* (2010), *Capadocia* (2010), *El Encanto del Aguila* (2011), *Dios, Inc.* (2016), and *Vis a vis* (2018 - 2019). Adriana has also featured in numerous films like *Todos los Besos* (2007), *Backyard: El Traspatio* (2009), and *Not Forgotten* (2009), among others. Her performance in *La Tirisia* (2014) won her the Ariel Award for Best Actress while her roles in the films *Hilda* (2015) and *La Caridad* (2016) earned her two consecutive **Ariel Awards for Best Supporting Actress**. In 2017, her stellar display in *El Autor* led to a nomination for the Goya Award for Best New Actress. For her role in the film *Emilia Pérez*, Adriana was recognized with the **Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress in 2024**.