In 1976, Spanish-born actress Cecilia Roth relocated to Spain with her father and brother, Ariel Rot, marking the beginning of her illustrious acting career. Her breakthrough role came in 1979 with Iván Zulueta's critically acclaimed film, Arrebato.
Roth's subsequent collaborations with Pedro Almodóvar further solidified her position in the Spanish film industry. She appeared in his debut feature, Pepi, Luci, Bom y otras chicas del montón (1980),followed by Labyrinth of Passion (1982),Dark Habits (1983),and What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984).
In 1995, Roth returned to her native Argentina, where she became a household name, starring in numerous national films, stage productions, and television shows. Her international breakthrough came with the U.S. co-produced thriller, The Stranger (1987).
Roth's Argentine filmography includes the critically acclaimed A Place in the World (1992),the hit detective drama Ashes of Paradise (1997),and the family drama Martín (Hache) (1997),which earned her a prestigious Goya Award. Her reunion with Almodóvar in 1999's All About My Mother cemented her status as a talented and versatile actress, capable of captivating audiences worldwide.