Charo López is a Spanish actress born in 1943 in Salamanca, Spain. She became one of the leading figures of Spanish cinema in the 1980s, starring in Víctor Erice's acclaimed drama El Sur (1983). She also appeared in Mario Camus's La colmena (1982), based on the novel by Camilo José Cela. Known for her work in both film and television, López has built a long career spanning literary adaptations and popular series. She remains a respected name of her generation in Spanish acting.