Premio Planeta de Novela (Planeta Novel Prize)
1 appearances
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Edition 69 (2020) Runner-up
Sandra Barneda
サンドラ・バルネダ・バルス
Sandra Barneda Valls
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1975-10-04 （Barcelona, Spain）
- Nationality
- Spain
- Languages
- Spanish, Catalan
- Residence History
- Barcelona (born, long-term residence) → Madrid (residence for professional activities)
Career
- Occupations
- journalist, television presenter, actress, writer
- Active Years
- 1997-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomous University of Barcelona | Faculty of Information Sciences | Journalism Department | Licentiate (Journalism) | — | Spain |
Autonomous University of Barcelona
Faculty of Information Sciences
/ Journalism Department
Degree:
Licentiate (Journalism)
Country:
Spain
Holds a licentiate in journalism and graduated from the Barcelona School of Theater
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Reír al viento
2013 Contemporary fictionHer first novel, an emotive story focused on relationships and personal feelings.
emotionrelationships
La tierra de las mujeres
2014 Women's fictionA novel exploring women's solidarity and intergenerational bonds.
women's solidarityfamily
Cómo construir una superheroína
2014 Fiction with self-empowerment themesA work with themes of female empowerment and self-discovery, mixing short fiction and essay elements.
self-discoveryfemale empowerment
Hablarán de nosotras
2016 Contemporary fictionA work focusing on women's experiences and voices.
women's experiencesvoice
Las hijas del agua
2018 FictionA story revolving around family history and secrets.
family historysecrets
Bibliography
- Reír al viento
- La tierra de las mujeres
- Cómo construir una superheroína
- Hablarán de nosotras
- Las hijas del agua
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- emotive narrationcontemporary style emphasizing women's perspectives
- Recurring Motifs
- women's solidarityfamilyself-discovery
Legacy
Leveraging her prominence as a TV presenter and journalist, she has gained a broad readership as a novelist. She has contributed to LGBTQ visibility and become a noted figure in popular culture.
In Popular Culture
- In 2025 the phrase '¡Montoya, por favor!' from her appearance on 'La isla de las tentaciones' went viral, bringing international attention.
Quotes
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"My partner is a woman"
Source: Statement on 'Hable con ellas' (2014) (2014)
Trivia
- Came out publicly in 2014 as being in a relationship with a woman.
- A TV clip involving her went viral in 2025, attracting international attention.
- Holds a licentiate in journalism and studied at a theater school.