The actress, an endearing face on television thanks to 'Aquí no hay quien viva', developed a long career in theater, cinema and the small screen
La Vanguardia
3/14/2026
The Catalan actress Gemma Cuervo died this Saturday at the age of 91, according to family sources. In recent years she was known for her role in the series Aquí no hay quien viva. Born in Barcelona in 1934 and mother of the also renowned actors Cayetana and Fernando Guillén Cuervo, throughout her extensive career she played roles in film, television and theater.
Trained on stage, Cuervo participated in numerous theatre companies and gave life to a wide repertoire of classics and contemporary authors, building a sustained prestige among critics and audiences. From there he made the leap to the big screen and television, at a time when the audiovisual industry was making its way strongly in Spain in the second half of the twentieth century.
In recent years, her popularity multiplied thanks to her role in the series Aquí no hay quien viva, where she played one of the most remembered characters in fiction. Her comic vision and her ability to give humanity to everyday characters made her a close face for several generations of viewers.
During his theatrical career he was the protagonist of more than a hundred productions in classics such as 'El malentendo' by Albert Camus, directed by Adolfo Marsillach, 'Bodas de sangre de Federico García Lorca', 'La Celestina' by Fernando de Rojas, 'Los siete infantes' by Lara and 'El castigo sin venganza' by Lope de Vega, as well as texts by Valle-Inclán. Robert Patrick, among others. He also acted and directed pieces such as 'Siempre no es toda la vida' or 'El otro William'.
She arrived on television in the 1960s, when she participated in 'Estudio 1', a space that adapted plays to the small screen, and in 'Historias para no dormir'. In addition, Cuervo has been awarded numerous awards throughout her career such as the Max de Honor Award 2021, the National Theater Award (1965) and the
The death of Gemma Cuervo is the farewell of an actress who accompanied, from the screens and the stages, the daily life of many homes. The family has not yet given details about the farewell events, but it is expected that the acting world will pay tribute to him in the coming days.
CUERVO, Gemma (Gemma Cuervo Igartua)
Born: 6/22/1934, Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Died: 3/14/2026, Madrid, Madrid, Spain
Gemma Cuervo’s westerns – actress:
Why Kill Again? – 1965 (Pilar Gomez) [as Jennifer Crowe]
Guns of the Revolution – 1969 (Leurela)
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