Veronica Forqué, who played the famous character of Kika in the film of the same name, by Pedro Almodovar, committed suicide, we learned from a police source. His body was found at his home in Madrid on Monday.
The 66-year-old actress, one of the most popular Spanish cinema of the 1980s and 1990s, also known for her roles in What did I do to deserve this? and Matador of Pedro Almodovar, “committed suicide at her home in Madrid,” said this source without providing further details.
A career crowned with four Goya awards
“Goodbye Veronica Forqué, tweeted actor Antonio Banderas shortly after the news of his death was announced. I worked with her a few years ago, and I remember a sweet, spiritual woman and a very good playing partner. RIP ”
Adiós a Verónica Forqué. Trabajé hace años con ella y mi recuerdo es el de una mujer dulce, espiritual y buena compañera.
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– Antonio Banderas (@antoniobanderas) December 13, 2021
Born in Madrid in 1955, she is 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.