María Galiana Medina (born 31 May 1935) is a Spanish actress.

She won the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of the mother in Alone.

[1] She owes much of her popularity to her performance as Herminia in Cuéntame cómo pasó.

[2] Born in Seville on 31 May 1935, Galiana earned a licentiate degree in Philosophy and Letters and has worked as a high school teacher on history and art history in addition to her acting career.

[3] Appearances in Malaventura [es], Belle Époque, Así en el cielo como en la tierra, Libertarias, and Yerma followed.