Salary and Net Worth of Elvira Lindo

Spanish Journalist and Writer, Elvira Lindo earns an average salary of $69382.52 (€ 63274.78) per year. Despite her basic Salary she also receives a huge amount of money from her famous books and series.

She began her career as a speaker and scriptwriter on “Spanish National Radio” where she used to receive $1510 (€ 1377.07) per year. Similarly, her monthly salary is approximately $5781.87 (€ 5264.28).

2005 Biblioteca Breve Award winner, Elvira Linda has succeeded in accumulating a net worth of $ 1 million (€ 911970 eur) from her successful career. She accumulates her net worth from her several professions such as an Actor, Screenwriter, Novelist, Essayist, and Children’s book author.

Elvira’s Husband is a professional Actor as well as a Novelist and Essayist. He has accumulated a net worth of $ 5 million /5000000 USD (€ 4559850) through his successful career.

Competitive Salary of Spanish Journalist

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Early Life and Education

The character creator of the Manolita Gafotas series, Elvira Lindo was born in Cadiz, Sapin, to Antonia and Manuel Lindo. She lived in several locations throughout Spain but when she was twelve years old they settled in Madrid. She is of Spanish Nationality.

Elvira Lindo  was born on January 23, 1962, under the Aquarius astrological sign. According to her birthdate, she is 62 years old. Antonia Lindo (Father) and Manuel Lindo (Mother) are the parents of Elvira. Elvira has 8 siblings.

Her father is the professional auditor for “Dragados Y Consrucciones”.  Before settling in Madrid She lived with her parents in several locations throughout Spain.

She studied at the Complutense University of Madrid After secondary school. but later she quit college to work for the Spanish National Radio.

Career- Spanish National Radio

Elvira Lindo began her career in Spain’s Nation Radio in 1981.  She used to write weekly scripts for Manolito stories and voiced the character for Spain National Radio. Manotilo is a child from a working-class neighborhood in Madrid.

Afterward, Elvira Lindo got the announcer position on Spanish National Radio in Malaga before relocating to Madrid.

Spanish Television Sketch Comedies

Elvira started writing Scirpt as well as acting in “Spanish television” in 1991. From 1994 to 2012,  she paused her other works just to focus on writing and published eight Children’s novels featuring the protagonist Manolito Gafotas.

“The Law of the Jungle ” was her first play, which premiered in 1996. In just 2 years she wrote Seven books, which were about Olivia (a spunky girl who is constantly caught up in misadventures).

“The First Night of My Life” was the first screenplay of Elvira which was screened in all major theaters throughout Spain. moreover, she also played a small role in the film.

“The Other Neighborhood” was the beginning of writing a book for adults as well as a screen adaption of Manolito Gafotas. She has written and acted in six additional screenplays in January 200.

Elvira has written several novels but some major Novels are given below:

• Algo Más Inesperado Que la Muerte,
• Una Palabra Tuya,
• Lo Que Me Queda Por Vivir,
• Don de Gentes

Husband and Children

Elvira got married to the famous Journalist, Antonio Muñoz Molina. The duo got married after dating for over years. Antonio Muñoz Molina professional Actor as well as Novelist and Essayist.

He has written a dozen of Novels.  Antonio is 6 years older than Elvira.  They share a son named “Miguel S. Lindo“.

Achievements & Awards

• Elvira has won the “Premio Nacional de Literatura Infantil Y Juvenil” for Manolito Gafotas’s Sucios Trpos.
• For her novel titled “Una Palabra Tuya”, she won the “2005 Biblioteca Breve Award “
• She also has earned the Editors Guild of Cataluna Award” for her work for “EI Pais”

 Facts About Elvira Lindo

• Elvira is a journalist as well as a professional Actor, Screenwriter, Novelist, Essayist, and Children’s book author.
• One of her most popular series “Children’s Series” has been translated into more than 20 languages.
• The illustrator of Elvira’s books Emilio Urberuraga was awarded the “2011 Spanish National Prize” for illustration.
• She has written and acted in six additional screenplays just in between 2000 and 2014.
• The First installment of Manolitos Gafotas has sold over a million copies in Spain alone.
• Manolito Gafotas series has been translated into more than twenty languages.
• She is best known for her eight-volume children’s book series Manolito Gafotas.
• She has also appeared in supporting roles in several of her screenplays.
• Lindo has also played a role in “The Law of the Jungle” which was her first stage play.

Frequently Asked Question

Who is Elvira Lindo?

Elvira is the Famous Journalist as well as Actor, Screenwriter, Novelist, Essayist, and Children’s book author. who is mainly known as the creator of the famous character “Manolito Gafotas”.

Who are the parents of Elvira Lindo?

Elvira is the daughter of Manuel Lindo and Antonia Lindo. Manuel Lindo worked as an auditor for “Dragados Y Construction”.

Is Elvira Lindo married?

Yes, Elvira tied the knot to the famous Journalist, Antonio Muñoz Molina. Antonio Munoz Molina is also a professional Actor as well as a Novelist and Essayist.

Does Elvira Lindo have Children?

Yes, Elvira and Antonio share a son named ” Miguel S. Lindo”.

What is the net worth of Elvira Lindo?

Elvira Lindo has succeeded in accumulating a net worth of $ 1 million from her successful career.

Where did Manolito Gafotas live?

Manolito Gafotas is a small child who lived in Carabanchel Alto. Elvira created her character in her novel titled “Manolito Gafotas”.