Veronica Forqué, who had played the famous character of “Kika” in the eponymous film by Pedro Almodovar, committed suicide. Her body was found lifeless at her home in Madrid on Monday, December 13, 2021. She was 66 years old.
Veronica Forqué was one of the most popular actresses of Spanish cinema of the 1980s and 1990s, she committed suicide on Monday, December 13, 2021, at the age of 66. The one who played the famous character of “Kika” in the eponymous film by Pedro Almodovar (released in 1994 in France) was found lifeless at her home in Madrid, AFP learned from a police source. This same source did not provide further details. Veronica Forqué was also known for her roles in What did I do to deserve this? and Matador by Pedro Almodovar.
“Goodbye Veronica Forqué. I worked with her a few years ago and I remember a sweet, spiritual woman and a very good playing partner. RIPAntonio Banderas tweeted shortly after the announcement of his death. The 61-year-old Spanish actor illustrated his tribute with a photo of Veronica Forqué in black and white. Matador, released in 1985. Antonio Banderas played the character of Angel and Veronica Forqué a journalist.
Born in Madrid in 1955, Veronica Forqué was the daughter of director José Maria Forqué and writer Carmen Vazquez-Vigo. Making her film debut under her father’s direction in the early 1970s, she saw her career crowned with four Goya Awards, Best Actress (1988 and 1994 for Kika) and Best Supporting Actress (1987 and 1988). She also performed in the theater and on television.
Shortly after the news of the suicide of the Spanish actress, her daughter, Maria Forqué, went to the scene of the tragedy. She witnessed the extraction of her mother’s remains, in front of the photographers who immortalized this painful moment.
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