Born to performers Rafael Bardem and Matilde Muñoz Sampedro in Seville, Bardem began her screen career in 1965. She was a regular in the television series Compuesta y sin novio (1994), Hermanas (1998), El Inquilino (2004), and Amar en tiempos revueltos (2005–2007).
Accompanied her son, Javier Bardem, to the 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008). After winning the Best Supporting Actor award, Javier dedicated his Oscar to her in Spanish.
