Candela Peña Biography: Movies, Partner, Height, Net Worth, TV Shows, Age, Parents, Awards, Instagram

Candela Peña is a Spanish actress widely regarded as one of Spain’s finest performers. She is best known for her roles in All About My Mother, Take My Eyes, Princesses, A Gun in Each Hand, Hierro, The Asunta Case, and Furia.

Over her career, she has won three Goya Awards, making her one of the most celebrated actresses in Spanish cinema.

Candela Peña
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	María del Pilar Peña Sánchez
Stage Name:	Candela Peña
Born:	July 14, 1973 (age 53 years old)
Place of Birth:	Gavà, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Nationality:	Spanish
Ethnicity:	Spanish
Education:	Nancy Tuñón Acting School, Barcelona; trained under Juan Carlos Corazza in Madrid
Height:	5 ft 1½ in (156 cm)
Religion:	Not publicly disclosed
Parents:	Antonio Peña (father) and Pepa (mother)
Siblings:	None (only child)
Children:	One son (Román)
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	Approximately $3–6 million USD (estimated)

Early Life and Education

Candela Peña was born María del Pilar Peña Sánchez on July 14, 1973, in Gavà, near Barcelona, Spain. She is the only child of Antonio and Pepa, who owned a neighborhood bar next to the town’s only cinema.

Spending much of her childhood around the cinema inspired her love of storytelling and film.

She initially studied dance from the age of four before turning to acting, training at the Nancy Tuñón Acting School in Barcelona and later with renowned acting coach Juan Carlos Corazza in Madrid.

She adopted the stage name “Candela” while studying theatre, inspired by a line from The House of Bernarda Alba.

Career

Candela Peña made her film debut in Running Out of Time (Días contados) (1994), earning nominations for both Best New Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the Goya Awards.

Her breakthrough continued with acclaimed performances in All About My Mother (1999), directed by Pedro Almodóvar, and Take My Eyes (2003), for which she won her first Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress.

She achieved international recognition after starring as Caye in Princesses (2005), winning the Goya Award for Best Actress. She later won a third Goya for A Gun in Each Hand (2012).

Her other notable films include The Secret Life of Words, Yesterday Never Ends, Kiki, Love to Love, Rosa’s Wedding, and The Marriage of Rosa. On television, she earned critical acclaim for starring in Hierro, Maricón Perdido, The Asunta Case, and Furia, showcasing her versatility across both drama and comedy.

Awards and Recognition

• Three Goya Awards winner.
• Gaudí Award winner.
• Multiple Ondas Awards recipient.
• Numerous Actors and Actresses Union Awards.
• Widely regarded as one of Spain’s greatest contemporary actresses.

Social Media

• Instagram: @candelapenyaoficial

Personal Life

Candela Peña is the mother of a son, Román, who was born in 2011. She has spoken openly about the emotional impact of becoming a mother shortly after the death of her father and about her experiences with mental health.

Known for her candid personality, she has also been outspoken on social and cultural issues throughout her career.

Net Worth

Candela Peña‘s estimated net worth is between $3 million and $6 million USD, earned through her successful career in film, television, theatre, and writing.

Filmography

Films

• Running Out of Time (Días contados) (1994)
• Hello, Are You Alone? (1995)
• All About My Mother (1999)
• Take My Eyes (2003)
• The Secret Life of Words (2005)
• Princesses (2005)
• A Gun in Each Hand (2012)
• Yesterday Never Ends (2013)
• Kiki, Love to Love (2016)
• Rosa’s Wedding (2020)

Television

• Sputnik
• Hierro (2019–2021)
• Maricón Perdido (2021)
• The Asunta Case (2024)
• Furia (2025)