Who Are Those Gals? ~ Lola Forner

 

María Dolores Forner Toro was born on June 6, 1960, and known professionally as Lola Forner, is a Spanish actress, model, and beauty pageant titleholder who rose to prominence after being crowned Miss Spain 1979.

Born in Alicante in the Valencian Community, Forner first achieved national recognition by winning Miss Madrid 1979 before securing the national title at the pageant held in Lloret de Mar on 25 August 1979. She subsequently represented Spain at Miss World 1979 in London, where she advanced to the semifinals, and at Miss Europe 1980 in Spain, earning the title of second runner-up (2nd Lady of Honor). These successes launched her into modeling and entertainment, marking the beginning of a career that spanned film, television, and presenting.

Forner's acting debut came in 1979 with the role of María Alonso in the Spanish comedy “La familia, bien, gracias” (also known as The Family, Fine, Thanks), directed by Pedro Masó. Throughout the 1980s, she appeared in a series of Spanish films, including “El lobo negro” (The Black Wolf, 1981) and “La venganza del lobo negro” (Revenge of the Black Wolf, 1981), both directed by Rafael Romero Marchent, as well as “El último penalty” (The Last Penalty, 1984) by Martín Garrido. Her international breakthrough occurred through collaborations with Hong Kong action star Jackie Chan, playing the role of Sylvia in the martial arts comedy “Wheels on Meals” (1984) and the leading role of May in the adventure film “Armour of God” (1986). These roles established her as a familiar face in global cinema, blending Spanish and Asian production styles.

In addition to film, Forner built a substantial television presence starting with her debut in the 1983 series ‘Las pícaras’, followed by appearances in ‘Los desastres de la guerra’ (1984) alongside Sancho Gracia. Her small-screen credits extended into the 1990s and beyond, including ‘Ricos y famosos’ (1990–1992) on Antena 3, the Venezuelan telenovela ‘Amor de papel’ (1993), ‘Calle nueva’ (1998), ‘El secreto’ (2001), and the Mexican series ‘En nombre del amor’ (In the Name of Love, 2008) produced by Televisa. Other notable works from the 1990s include the comedy “Pareja enloquecida busca madre en alquiler” (1990) by Mariano Ozores and a role as Princess Dona Isabel in the critically acclaimed Portuguese film “Não, ou a Vã Glória de Mandar” (No, or the Vain Glory of Command, 1990), directed by Manoel de Oliveira. Her career continued into the 2020s, with a role in the TV series ‘Señoras del (h)AMPA’ (2021).

FORNER, Lola (aka María Forner) (María Dolores Forner Toro) [6/6/1960, Alicante, Spain –     ) – Miss Madrid, [1979], Miss Spain [1979], model, film actress, married to Alfonso Vallespin (198?-    ) mother of Alfonso Vallespin Jr.[1995-    ], Paula Andrea Narbona Vallespin [1998-     ].

The Black Wolf – 1980 (Isabel Aceves)

Revenge of the Black Wolf – 1981 (Isabel Aceves)

White Apache – 1985 (Rising Sun)

Scalps – 1986 (Dolores)