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Úrsula Corberó
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Corberó in 2024
Born
Úrsula Corberó Delgado

(1989-08-11) 11 August 1989 (age 35)
Sant Pere de Vilamajor, Catalonia, Spain
Occupation Actress
Years active 2002–present
Partner(s) Chino Darín (2016–present)

Úrsula Corberó Delgado (born August 11, 1989) is a Spanish actress. She became well-known in Spain for playing Ruth Gómez in the teen drama series Física o Química (2008–2010). She also played Margarita de Austria in the historical series Isabel (2014) and Marta in the comedy film Girl's Night Out (2015). Úrsula became famous around the world for her role as Tokyo in the crime drama series Money Heist (2017–2021). She also made her first Hollywood movie appearance in the superhero film Snake Eyes (2021).

Early life and acting dreams

Úrsula Corberó Delgado was born on August 11, 1989, in Barcelona, Spain. She grew up in Sant Pere de Vilamajor with her parents, Pedro Corberó and Esther Delgado. Her father was a carpenter and her mother was a shopkeeper. Úrsula also has one sister named Mónica.

When she was just six years old, Úrsula knew she wanted to be an actress. She started acting in commercials. At 13, she got her first acting part. She took acting classes and also learned flamenco and jazz dance. After finishing her studies, she moved to Madrid to work on the TV series Física o Química.

Úrsula's acting career

Aina Clotet et Úrsula Corberó lors des 5ème Premis Gaudí 2013
Corberó (right) with Aina Clotet in 2013.

Úrsula's first TV role was Maria in Mirall Trencat in 2002. She then appeared in Ventdelplà (2005–2006) and Cuenta atrás (2007). In 2008, she played Manuela Portillo in El Internado. That same year, she started working on the TV series Física o química as Ruth Gomez. Her character faced a health challenge, and Úrsula received praise for her acting.

After Física o Química, Úrsula got a main role in the drama series 14 de abril. La República in 2011. The second season of this show was delayed for a long time before it finally aired in 2018. In 2011, she also starred in the horror movie XP3D.

In 2012, Úrsula filmed the TV movie Los días de gloria, which was also delayed. She then joined the series Gran Reserva as Julia Cortazar. She also appeared in the Catalan TV movie Volare and the horror film Afterparty. Later that year, she traveled to Colombia to film Crimen con vista al Mar.

In 2013, Úrsula starred in the comedy ¿Quién mató a Bambi?. This movie was liked by both critics and the public. She also lent her voice to the character Sam in the animated movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2.

In 2014, Úrsula played Margarita de Austria in the popular historical series Isabel. That year, she received the 'Untameable Award' at the Sitges Film Festival for her career. Men's Health magazine also named her 'Woman of the Year'.

In 2015, Úrsula filmed La Dama Velata in Italy. She also played Natalia de Figueroa y Martorell in the Spanish comedy show Anclados. In March 2015, she starred as Nadia in Perdiendo el Norte. She also received the 'Ciudad de Alicante Award' to support young Spanish actors. In December 2015, she got a main role in the thriller series La Embajada. This series was shown at Cannes and bought by an American TV network.

Úrsula also had her first main movie role in the comedy Cómo sobrevivir a una despedida in 2015. This film was shown at the Málaga Film Festival.

In 2016, she played Margarita de Austria again in the movie La corona partida. This film continued the stories from the series Isabel. She also voiced Katie in the animated movie The Secret Life of Pets.

International success with Money Heist

In 2017, Úrsula Corberó got a main role in the TV series La Casa de Papel (Money Heist). She played Tokyo, who also narrates the story. Tokyo is a runaway robber chosen by the Professor for his big plan. The series became a huge hit worldwide after Netflix made it available. Úrsula received great reviews for her role, which many saw as a turning point in her career. She was nominated for 'Best Actress in a TV Series' at the Premios Feroz and won an Atv Award for 'Best Actress'. The series won 'Best Drama Series' at the 46th International Emmy Awards.

Later in 2017, Úrsula took on her first main dramatic movie role in The Tree of Blood, a thriller. She also worked with director Isabel Coixet on the movie Proyecto Tiempo: La Llave.

In 2018, she had her first English-speaking role in the American crime series Snatch. She starred alongside actors Rupert Grint and Luke Pasqualino. In 2019, she appeared as herself in the Spanish comedy series Paquita Salas.

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Corberó at the Venice Film Festival, 2024.

In 2020, she appeared in the music video for Un Día (One Day), a song by J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, and Tainy.

In late 2019, it was announced that Úrsula would play the villain the Baroness in Snake Eyes. This film is part of the G.I. Joe movie series. The movie was released in July 2021.

In April 2022, Úrsula joined the cast of the Netflix action film Lift, which premiered in January 2023. In September 2022, she was announced as the lead in the Netflix miniseries Burning Body (El cuerpo en llamas). She played Rosa Peral, a police agent in a story based on real events. Úrsula won an Ondas Award for 'Best Actress in a TV Series' for her performance.

In February 2024, Úrsula joined the new series The Day of the Jackal. In September 2024, she starred in the comedy thriller Kill the Jockey, which premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.

Charity work and activism

Úrsula Corberó is a feminist, which means she believes in equal rights for women.

She is also a co-founder of Ymas, a company that helps people get special access to film premieres and behind-the-scenes content.

Úrsula has supported several campaigns to raise awareness about breast cancer. She also works with the Atresmedia Foundation to help children with cancer.

She uses her voice to talk about climate change. In 2020, she joined the '#REInventaElSistema' campaign by Greenpeace to raise awareness about climate change after the COVID-19 pandemic.

In July 2023, Úrsula became the first global ambassador for Save the Children. This international organization works to improve the lives of children around the world.

Personal life

Úrsula Corberó has been in a relationship with Argentine actor Chino Darín since 2016. They met while working on the TV series The Embassy.

Filmography

Film

Year Movie Character Director Notes
2011 Elsinor Park Lissa Jordi Roigé
Paranormal Xperience 3D Belén Sergi Vizcaíno
2013 Afterparty María/Laura Miguel Larraya
Crimen con vista al mar Sonia Torres Gerardo Herrero
Who Killed Bambi? Paula Larrea Santi Amodeo
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 Sam Chris Miller Voice
2015 Off Course Nadia Nacho G. Velilla
Cómo sobrevivir a una despedida Marta Manuela Burló Moreno
2016 La corona partida Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy Jordi Frades
The Secret Life of Pets Katie Chris Renaud Voice
2017 The Emoji Movie Sonrisas Tony Leondis Voice
Proyecto Tiempo. Parte I: La Llave Alma Isabel Coixet
2018 The Tree of Blood Rebeca Julio Medem
2021 Snake Eyes Baroness Robert Schwentke
2024 Lift Camila F. Gary Gray
Kill the Jockey Abril Luis Ortega

Television

Year Title Character Channel Notes
2002 Mirall trencat Maria TV3 3 episodes
2005–2006 Ventdelplà Sara TV3 7 episodes
2007 Cuenta atrás Daniela Cuatro 1 episode
El Internado Manuela Portillo Antena 3 1 episode
2008–2011 Física o Química Ruth Gómez Quintana Antena 3 71 episodes
2011–2019 14 de abril. La República Beatriz de la Torre La 1 30 episodes
2012 Volare Lila/Malva TV3 TV movie
2013 Mario Conde, los días de gloria Paloma Aliende Telecinco 2 episodes
Gran Reserva Julia Cortázar / Laura Márquez La 1 8 episodes
2014 Isabel Margaret of Austria, Duchess of Savoy La 1 7 episodes
Con el culo al aire Sofía Antena 3 1 episode
2015 Anclados Natalia Guillén Telecinco 8 episodes
La dama velada Anita Rai 1 5 episodes
2016 La embajada Ester Salinas Cernuda Antena 3 11 episodes
2017 ¿Qué fue de Jorge Sanz? Úrsula Corberó Movistar+ 1 episode
2017–2021 Money Heist Silene Oliveira / Tokyo Antena 3/Netflix 41 episodes
2018 Snatch Inés Santiago Crackle 8 episodes
2019 Paquita Salas Úrsula Corberó Netflix 1 episode
2023 Star Wars: Visions Lola (voice) Disney+ 1 episode
Burning Body Rosa Peral Netflix 8 episodes
2024 Mr. & Mrs. Smith Runi Amazon Prime Video 1 episode
The Day of the Jackal Nuria Sky/Peacock 10 episodes

Music video appearances

Year Artist Song
2000 Top Junior Ven, ven, vamonos de fiesta
2008 Cinco de Enero El precio de la verdad
2008 Despistaos Física o Química
2010 Angy Fernández feat. the cast of Física o Química Cuando Lloras
2013 Auryn Heartbreaker
2013 Pignoise Lo importante
2015 Kiko Veneno feat. Rozalén Mi Querida España
2018 C. Tangana Cuando Me Miras
2020 J Balvin, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Tainy Un Día (One Day)

Theater performances

Year Title Character Director Theater
2012 ... en Chicago Deborah Juan Pedro Campoy

Awards and nominations

Úrsula Corberó has won several awards for her acting.

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2010
Glamour Awards Revelation of the Year Física o Química Won
2011
Kapital Awards Best Actress Won
2014
47th Sitges Film Festival 'Espíritu Indomable' Award Won
Men's Health Woman of the Year N/A Won
2015
Neox Fan Awards Best Main Actress Girl's Night Out Nominated
Alicante Film Festival 'Ciudad de Alicante' Award N/A Won
2017
MiM Series Festival Best Dramatic Actress Money Heist Nominated
2018
5th Feroz Awards Best Main Actress in a Series Nominated
20th Iris Awards Best Actress Won
2020
7th Platino Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Series Nominated
2022
Premios Juventud (Youth Awards) 'Me Enamoran' (Best Couple, shared with Miguel Herrán) Nominated
2023
70th Ondas Awards Best Actress in a TV Series Burning Body Won
29th Forqué Awards Best Actress in a TV Series Nominated
2024
11th Feroz Awards Best Main Actress in a Series Nominated
32nd Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Television Actress in a Leading Role Nominated
74th Fotogramas de Plata Awards Best Television Actress Won
11th Platino Awards Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Series Nominated

See also

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