Amaia Salamanca facts for kids
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Amaia Salamanca
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Amaia Salamanca Urízar
28 March 1986 Coslada, Community of Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Height | 1.67 m (5 ft 5.75 in) |
Amaia Salamanca Urízar is a Spanish actress born on March 28, 1986. She is well-known for her roles as Catalina Marcos in the Spanish TV series Sin ... no hay paraíso and as Alicia Alarcón in the series Gran Hotel.
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Amaia's Early Life and Start in Acting
Amaia Salamanca was born in Coslada, Spain. When she was younger, she didn't originally plan to become an actress. However, she decided to try out for a TV show called SMS. This was her very first audition, and she got the part! This show, on the TV channel LaSexta, was her first acting job. In SMS, she worked alongside other young actors like Yon González and Mario Casas.
Besides acting, Amaia also works as a model. She has appeared in photo shoots, music videos, and fashion shows.
Amaia's Acting Career Highlights
Amaia made her first appearance in theater in 2009. She performed in a play called The Marquise of O. In 2010, she played the role of Letizia Ortiz, who is now the Queen of Spain, in a TV movie titled Felipe y Letizia.
Amaia in the Spotlight
In October 2020, Amaia Salamanca became an ambassador for Codorníu, a well-known winery. She was the main star of their new advertising campaign, which was all about celebrating life.
Amaia's Work in Television
Amaia has starred in many popular TV shows. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2006–07 | SMS: Sin Miedo a Soñar | Paula |
| 2007 | Los hombres de Paco | Cristina |
| 2008–09 | Sin ... no hay paraíso | Catalina Marcos Ruiz |
| 2009 | No estás sola, Sara | Sara |
| 2010 | Felipe y Letizia | Letizia Ortiz |
| 2011–13 | Gran Hotel | Alicia Alarcón |
| 2014–15 | Velvet | Bárbara de Senillosa |
| 2016 | La embajada | Fátima |
| 2017 | Velvet Colección | Bárbara de Senillosa |
| 2017 | Tiempos de guerra (Morocco: Love in Times of War) | Julia Ballester |
| 2022–present | Todos mienten | Sofía |
| 2022–23 | Bienvenidos a Edén (Welcome to Eden) | Astrid |
| 2022 | Dos años y un día | Verónica |
Amaia's Work in Films
Amaia has also appeared in several movies:
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2009 | Fuga de cerebros (Brain Drain) | Natalia |
| 2011 | XP3D (Paranormal Xperience 3D) | Ángela |
| 2012 | ¡Atraco! (Hold-Up!) | Teresa |
| 2016 | Nuestros amantes (Our Lovers) | María |
| 2018 | Perdida | Nadine |
| 2019 | A pesar de todo (Despite Everything) | Sofía |
| 2019 | Lo dejo cuando quiera (I Can Quit Whenever I Want) | Gloria |
| 2022 | La piel del tambor (The Man from Rome) | Macarena Bruner |
| 2025 | Siempre es invierno (Always Winter) | Marta |
Amaia's Theatre Performances
- 2009 The Marquise of O (This was her first play!)
Awards and Nominations
Amaia Salamanca has been recognized for her acting talent.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2010 | 19th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best New Actress | Sin ... no hay paraíso | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Amaia Salamanca para niños
