International recognition for Saavedra came in 2009 , for her leading role as Raquel in the 2009 Chilean film The Maid ( 2009 film ) . It was released on August 13 , 2009 in Chile and October 16 , 2009 in the United States , grossing over $ 400,000 in the first few weeks in theaters with only 18 copies circulating , turning into one of the most successful Chilean films in the United States . The film ended its theatrical run in the United States with a gross of $ 576,608 . Her role was praised by specialized press and critics around the world , bestowing her many acting awards , including Best Actress at the Sundance Film Festival , Torino Film Festival , Huelva Film Festival , Biarritz Film Festival , Cartagena Film Festival and Miami Film Festival , a breakthrough award at the Gotham Independent Film Awards and a Satellite Awards nomination . In late 2009 , she appeared as a possible nominee for the most important film awards , Academy Awards and Golden Globes Awards along with the film '' The Maid '' for International Movie
Gotham Independent Film Awards
Gotham Independent Film Awards 2009
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