The Spanish actress Aurora Sánchez, known to television audiences for her roles in Ana y los 7 and Acacias 38, has died at the age of 66. Her death was announced by the actors’ union, the Unión de Actores y Actrices.
A familiar face on television
Born in Huelva, Sánchez built a career spanning four decades in television, film and theatre. She became widely known for her role in TVE’s hit series Ana y los 7 (2002–2005), the family comedy starring Ana Obregón, and later for her character Paciencia in the long-running period drama Acacias 38, in which she appeared in hundreds of episodes.
She also worked on series including Policías, en el corazón de la calle and El botones Sacarino.
Later work
She remained active in recent years, appearing in the Prime Video romantic comedy series Pequeñas coincidencias and in feature films.
The stage
Although television made her known to the wider public, the theatre was her first love. Her stage work included Federico García Lorca’s La casa de Bernarda Alba and Yerma, contemporary plays such as Arizona and Cancún, and Picasso andaluz o la muerte del Minotauro.
Tributes
The actors’ union said she had left a deep mark on colleagues and audiences. Former co-stars shared messages on social media remembering her professionalism, warmth and generosity towards younger actors.
A character actress
Sánchez belonged to a generation of Spanish character actors whose supporting roles gave life to some of the country’s most popular television series. Her ability to move between comedy and drama made her a valued presence on set and on stage.
Her family has asked for privacy.
