What is Ariadna Gil’s Net Worth?

Spanish actress Ariadna Gil, boasting a net worth of $8 million, has earned acclaim for her performances in films such as “Belle Époque,” “Antarctica,” “Black Tears,” “Soldiers of Salamina,” and the renowned “Pan’s Labyrinth.” She has also made her mark on television, most notably in the Mexican political thriller “Here on Earth.”

Early Life

Born on January 23, 1969, in Barcelona, Spain, Gil began her cinematic journey in 1986 with her debut in Bigas Luna’s film “Lola.”

Film Career in the 1980s and ’90s

Over the following years, she featured in Catalan productions like “El complot dels anells,” “Capitán Escalaborns,” “Un submarí a les estovalles,” and “Barcelona, lamento.” Her major breakthrough came in 1992 with the Spanish romantic comedy “Amo tu cama rica,” alongside Pere Ponce. Her star continued to rise with her role in Fernando Trueba’s “Belle Époque,” which won her a Goya Award for Best Actress. The film also clinched the Goya Award for Best Picture and an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Throughout the years, she appeared in numerous films, including “Todo es mentira,” “Mécaniques célestes,” “Los peores años de nuestra vida,” “Atolladero,” and “Antarctica.” Her portrayal of a heroin-addicted former rock star in “Antarctica” garnered her a second Goya Award nomination. During the late 1990s, she remained active, starring in films like “Malena es un nombre de tango,” “Libertarias,” “Black Tears,” and “Second Skin,” earning a third Goya nomination for “Black Tears.”

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Film Career in the 21st Century

Entering the 2000s, Gil expanded her repertoire with international films such as the American crime drama “Camera Obscura,” the Spanish dramedy “Masterpiece,” the Argentine film “Nuts for Love,” and the French comedy “Jet Set.” Her role in “Nuts for Love” earned her the Silver Condor Award for Best Actress. In 2001, she appeared in sequels “Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella” and “The Dark Side of the Heart 2.” She continued with roles in “The Virgin of Lust,” “The Shanghai Spell,” and “El beso del oso,” leading to a notable performance in “Soldiers of Salamina,” which secured her a fourth Goya nomination. Other notable films included “Ants in the Mouth,” “The Absent,” and “Alatriste,” the latter earning her a Goya nomination for Best Supporting Actress. In 2006, she gained international recognition with her role in Guillermo del Toro’s “Pan’s Labyrinth.” She continued with films like “Welcome Home,” “Quiéreme,” “Just Walking,” and “The Dancer and the Thief,” as well as the American Western “Appaloosa.” Her performance in “Just Walking” garnered her a sixth Goya nomination and her first Ariel Award nomination.

In the 2010s, Gil appeared in the Danish drama “Room 304” in 2011, followed by the English-language “Treading Water” and the Spanish film “Living is Easy with Eyes Closed.” In 2014, she starred in “L’altra frontera” and “Dying Beyond Their Means.” After a brief hiatus, she returned in 2017 with “Rescue Under Fire,” a Spanish war docudrama about a real-life 2012 incident involving the Spanish Army in Afghanistan. She wrapped up the decade with “Parking,” an international romantic drama inspired by Marin Mǎlaicu-Hondrari’s novel “Apropierea,” and appeared in “Just Once” in 2021. In 2022, she starred in “The House Among the Cactuses,” adapted from Paul Pen’s novel, alongside Daniel Grao and Ricardo Gómez. The next year, she featured in the satirical drama “The Quiet Maid,” starring Paula Grimaldo.

Television Career

While primarily known for her film work, Gil has made occasional forays into television. In 2014, she guest-starred on the Spanish historical drama series “Cuéntame cómo pasó,” and between 2018 and 2020, she portrayed Helena Ogarrio in the Mexican series “Here on Earth.”

Personal Life

In 1993, Gil married Spanish filmmaker and author David Trueba. They had two children together and divorced in 2008. The year after that, Gil began dating actor Viggo Mortensen.