Abril Zamora facts for kids
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Abril Zamora
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| Born | 11 November 1981 Cerdanyola del Vallès, Catalonia, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Abril Zamora Peláez (born November 11, 1981) is a Spanish actress, screenwriter, and director. She is known for her work in movies, television, and theater. She became famous for playing Luna in the TV series Vis a Vis. This role was important for showing more diversity on screen.
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Life and Career
Abril Zamora was born in Cerdanyola del Vallès, a city in Barcelona, Spain. She started acting as a teenager in a school play. Later, she started her own theater company called Oscura Teatre. She wrote and acted in several plays for the company.
Zamora also had small parts in popular Spanish TV shows like Los Serrano and Hospital Central. She has spoken about the importance of having more opportunities for transgender people in movies and TV. Transgender is a term for people whose gender identity is different from the one they were assigned at birth.
In 2018, she was in a documentary called The Best Day of My Life. The film followed six people from the LGBT community as they celebrated Pride Day in Madrid.
A Big Break
A major moment in Zamora's career came when she was cast in the TV series Vis a Vis. She played the character Luna in the third and fourth seasons. The role was very popular with audiences and critics.
Her performance earned her a nomination for Best Newcomer Actress from the Spanish Actors and Actresses Union. This role helped her become more well-known in Spain and around the world.
Writing and Directing
Besides acting, Zamora is also a talented creator. In 2019, she created the TV series Señoras del (h)AMPA. She was also a writer and director for the show. The series is about a group of mothers who get into unexpected trouble.
She also joined the writing team for the popular Netflix series Élite. In 2021, she created, directed, and starred in the HBO Max series Todo lo otro. The show is about a group of friends in their thirties and the challenges they face.
Zamora has also acted in movies. She appeared in the 2020 Italian film The Life Ahead, where she acted alongside the famous actress Sophia Loren.
Creative Works
As Director and Screenwriter
| Year | Series | Channel | Role |
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| 2016 | Temporada baja | Flooxer | Director and screenwriter |
| 2018 - 2021 | Señoras del (h)AMPA | Telecinco | Creator, director, and screenwriter |
| 2019 | Élite | Netflix | Screenwriter (2 episodes) |
| 2019 - 2021 | Indetectables | Flooxer | Director and screenwriter (2 episodes) |
| 2021 | Todo lo otro | HBO Max | Creator, director, and screenwriter |
As an Actress
Movies
| Year | Film | Character | Directed by |
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| 2006 | Perfume: The Story of a Murderer | Boy | Tom Tykwer |
| Todo mal | Tommy | Francesc Giró | |
| 2009 | Tres días con la familia | Pere Jr. | Mar Coll |
| 2013 | Caídos | Nacho | Jaime Herrero |
| 2019 | ¿A quién te llevarías a una isla desierta? | Abril | Jota Linares |
| 2020 | The Life Ahead | Lola | Edoardo Ponti |
| 2023 | Mimì: Prince of Darkness | Giusi | Brando De Sica |
Television
| Year | Series | Channel | Character | Episodes |
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| 2007 | R.I.S. Científica | Telecinco | Extra | 1 episode |
| Los Serrano | Extra | |||
| 2008 | Impares | Antena 3 | Javier Romano | 2 episodes |
| Los hombres de Paco | Announcement Ruler | 1 episode | ||
| 2009 | Hospital central | Telecinco | Vicente | |
| 2014 | La que se avecina | Telecinco | Hotel receptionist | |
| 2015 | Anclados | Telecinco | Extra | |
| 2016 | Temporada baja | Flooxer | Juan | |
| 2017 | Indetectables | Guillermo | ||
| 2018 | Paquita Salas | Netflix | Waitress | |
| 2018 - 2019 | Vis a vis | FOX España | Luna Garrido | 15 episodes |
| 2020 | El desorden que dejas | Netflix | Tere | 6 episodes |
| 2021 | Señoras del (h)AMPA | Amazon Prime Video | Prisoner | 1 episode |
| Todo lo otro | HBO España | Dafne | 8 episodes |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Category | Award | For | Result |
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| 2009 | Best Newcomer Actress | Professional Actors Union of Valencia | La indiferencia de los armadillos | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best Supporting Actress | XIX Premis de Teatres de la Generalitat Valenciana | La indiferencia de los armadillos | Won |
| Best Leading Actress | XIX Premis de Teatres de la Generalitat Valenciana | El congelador | Nominated | |
| Best Actress | 15ª Mostra de Teatre de Barcelona | La indiferencia de los armadillos | Won | |
| 2011 | Best Actress | V Cortocomenius Festival | Nube de colores | Won |
| 2019 | Best New Actress | XXVIII Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Vis a vis | Nominated |
| 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | CinEuphoria Awards | The Life Ahead | Nominated |
| Best Cast of a Film | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Best Actress | Santurtzi Festival | Polvorón | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Abril Zamora para niños
