★ HOW OLD IS CANDELA PEÑA?
Candela Peña is 53 years old, born July 14, 1973 in ES · Cancer.
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About
Candela Peña built a three-decade Spanish film career anchored by Goya Awards for acting excellence. Born in Spain in 1973, she debuted in Running Out of Time (1994) and earned Best Actress recognition for Princesses (2005) alongside supporting-actress wins for Take My Eyes (2003) and A Gun in Each Hand (2012). Cancer energy—intuitive, protective of her craft.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Candela Peña is a Spanish actress whose film career spans from her 1994 debut in Running Out of Time through decades of recognized performances. She won the Goya Award for Best Actress for Princesses (2005), the Spanish film industry's highest honor for leading roles. Her supporting-actress accolades include Goya Awards for Take My Eyes (2003) and A Gun in Each Hand (2012), establishing her as a fixture in Spanish cinema. Born July 14, 1973, Peña carries Cancer's emotional depth and protective instinct—traits that anchor her nuanced screen presence. As an actor, she engages in character-driven dramatic work, inhabiting complex roles that showcase vulnerability and strength. Her Spanish roots ground her work in European art-house and commercial cinema. Life Path 5 individuals navigate constant reinvention; Peña's three-decade trajectory reflects that restless search for meaningful material across varied genres and collaborators.
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Trivia
- Peña's birth name is María del Pilar Peña Sánchez; she professionally uses her middle name, Candela.
- She won Goya Awards in three acting categories (Best Actress once, Best Supporting Actress twice) across a span of nine years (2003–2012).
- Her debut film, Running Out of Time, arrived in 1994, marking the start of a continuous Spanish cinema presence.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Candela Peña reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
- Milo ManheimSnake · 2001
- Josie TotahSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
- An Yu-jin
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Candela Peña?
- Candela Peña is 53 years old (born July 14, 1973).
- When is Candela Peña's birthday?
- Candela Peña was born on July 14, 1973.
- What is Candela Peña's zodiac sign?
- Candela Peña is a Cancer, born July 14, 1973.
- What is Candela Peña's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Candela Peña was born in 1973, the year of the Water Ox.
- Where is Candela Peña from?
- Candela Peña is from ES.
- What does Candela Peña do?
- Candela Peña is a actor.
- Is Candela Peña still alive?
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