Rafaela Aparicio's career gained significant momentum in the early 1960s, with prominent roles in films such as Confidencias de un marido and Marisol rumbo a Río, marking her transition to a widely recognized character actress in Spanish cinema.
Her role in Sor Citroen (1967) was a major breakthrough, establishing her as one of Spain's most beloved comedic actresses and leading to greater public recognition and more substantial roles.