Ángela Salinas is a central and formidable character in the Spanish period drama Gran Hotel, renowned as the stern, influential, and deeply dedicated head of staff at the titular luxury hotel.
As the housekeeper, Ángela Salinas holds significant power and responsibility within the Gran Hotel. She oversees all aspects of the domestic staff, ensuring the hotel's impeccable standards are maintained. Her unwavering commitment to her duties and the establishment's reputation makes her a highly respected, and sometimes feared, figure among both the staff and the management. Ángela embodies the traditional values and rigid hierarchy of the early 20th-century hotel industry, often clashing with others due to her strong moral compass and protectiveness over her charges.
Key Details about Ángela Salinas
Character Name | Portrayed By | Primary Role | Series |
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Ángela Salinas | Concha Velasco | Head of Staff / Housekeeper | Gran Hotel (2011–2013) |
Her character is crucial to the series' narrative, serving as a linchpin for many plotlines involving the staff and offering a unique perspective on the intricate social dynamics within the hotel. She is often a voice of reason or a source of critical information, deeply involved in the lives of the other characters, particularly her son, Andrés.