Actresses from Spain

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  • Ester Expósito

    Occupation: Actress

    Ester Expósito Gayoso is a Spanish actress and model, born on January 26, 2000, in Madrid, Spain. She began studying theatre at the age of six.

    She is widely known for her starring role as Carla Rosón Caleruega in the Netflix teen drama series Élite, which she was a main cast member for during seasons one through three (2018–2020).

    Her filmography also includes the limited series Someone Has to Die (2020), in which she played a main role, and the TV series Bandidos (2024–2025). Other notable appearances include the TV series Estoy vivo (2017) and Vis a Vis (Locked Up), and the films Venus (2022) and When Angels Sleep (2018).

    Expósito has received recognition for her work, including winning Best Actress at the Madrid Theater Awards in 2013 and 2015, and winning the Fotogramas de Plata for Best Movie Actress for Venus in 2023. She is also a recognized style icon and has collaborated with various luxury brands.

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  • María Pedraza

    Occupation: Actress

    María Pedraza is a Spanish actress, professional classical dancer, and model. She gained widespread international recognition for her prominent roles in several hit Netflix series.

    Career Highlights

    Money Heist (La Casa de Papel): She played Alison Parker, the daughter of the British ambassador, in the show's first and second parts.

    Elite: She starred as Marina Nunier Osuna, a central character in the first season of the popular teen drama.

    Toy Boy: She portrayed Triana Marín, a young lawyer, in this thriller series.

    Film Work: Her debut film was Amar (2017). Other notable film credits include Dancing on Glass (Las niñas de cristal), The Courier (El correo), and Awareness.

    Background and Discovery

    Early Training: Before her acting career, she trained as a classical ballerina and graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Dance Mariemma in Madrid.

    Discovery: She was discovered in a modern way when film director Esteban Crespo found her through her Instagram account and invited her to audition for his film Amar.

    Modeling: In addition to acting, she is an active model and has been featured in major fashion editorials such as Vogue and Vanidad.

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  • Penélope Cruz

    Occupation: Actress

    Penélope Cruz Sánchez is a Spanish actress who has achieved international acclaim and success in both Spanish and English-language films.

    Early Career: She began her career in Spanish cinema, making her feature film debut in Jamón, Jamón (1992).

    International Recognition: She gained global recognition through major Hollywood films like Vanilla Sky (2001) and Blow (2001).

    Key Collaborations: Cruz is well-known for her frequent and successful collaborations with acclaimed Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar in films such as All About My Mother (1999), Volver (2006), and Parallel Mothers (2021).

    Awards: She is an Academy Award winner, having won Best Supporting Actress for her role as the passionate and volatile María Elena in Woody Allen's Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). She was the first Spanish actress to win an Oscar. She has also received multiple other nominations and awards, including the Cannes Best Actress Award for Volver.

    Acting Style: Her roles often showcase her range, from powerful, emotional dramas to action-adventure films and comedies, frequently portraying complex, sensual, or intense characters.

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