Maribel Verdú Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Awards, Career

María Isabel Verdú Rollán also known as Maribel Verdú is a prominent Spanish actress known for her versatile and intense performances in Spanish and international cinema.

She gained worldwide recognition for her role as Ofelia’s stepmother in Guillermo del Toro‘s Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), earning critical acclaim for her chilling portrayal of a cold, complex character.

Her career spans decades with standout roles in Y tu mamá también, The Devil’s Backbone, Blancanieves, and La buena estrella, establishing her as one of Spain’s most respected and award-winning actresses.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: María Isabel Verdú Rollán
• Stage Name: Maribel Verdú
• Born: October 2, 1970
• Age: 55 years old
• Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 163 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Verdú and Mrs. Rollán
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Pedro Larrañaga
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Maribel Verdú was born on October 2, 1970, in Madrid, Spain. She was brought up by her parents, Mr. Verdú and Mrs. Rollán, in a working-class family in the Carabanchel district of Madrid. She grew up with no publicly documented siblings. She left school at age 13 to pursue modeling and acting opportunities.

She began her career very young, appearing in commercials and television at 13. She did not pursue formal higher education in acting, learning through early professional experience and on-set work. Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and her religion is unknown.

Career

Maribel Verdú began her acting career at age 13 in television commercials and minor television roles. She made her film debut in El río de oro (1986) and gained notice in Year of the Enlightened (1986) and El año de las luces.

She achieved major success with roles in La buena estrella (1997), El portero (2000), and Y tu mamá también (2001) as Luisa Cortés, earning international praise. She starred in El embrujo de Shanghai (2002), The Devil’s Backbone (2001), and Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) as Carmen Vidal/Mother, receiving widespread acclaim.

She portrayed Blancanieves’ stepmother in Blancanieves (2012), earning a Goya nomination. Other notable films include The Oxford Murders (2008), Deception (2008), and The Bride (2015). She appeared in television series such as El Ministerio del Tiempo and recent projects. Her accolades include two Goya Awards for Best Actress (La buena estrella, 1998; Blancanieves, 2013), multiple Goya nominations, and international festival awards.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @maribel_verdu

Personal Life

Maribel Verdú is 55 years old and her height is 163 cm. She is married to Pedro Larrañaga, a Spanish actor, since 1993. They have no children. No past relationships are publicly known. She maintains a private personal life focused on her acting career, family, and occasional public appearances, often advocating for women’s rights and the arts in Spain.

Net Worth

Maribel Verdú‘s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in major Spanish and international films such as Pan’s Labyrinth, Y tu mamá también, Blancanieves, and The Devil’s Backbone; television series including El Ministerio del Tiempo; residuals and royalties from streaming platforms and long-running classics; theater performances; and occasional producing or festival appearances across her extensive career.