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Macarena García
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At the 14th Gaudí Awards in 2022
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Macarena García de la Camacha Gutiérrez-Ambrossi
26 April 1988 Madrid, Spain
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| Alma mater | Autonomous University of Madrid |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Javier Ambrossi (brother) |
Macarena García de la Camacha Gutiérrez-Ambrossi (born on April 26, 1988) is a talented Spanish actress. She became famous for her role in the 2012 silent film Snow White, which earned her a special award called the Goya Award for Best New Actress. She has also appeared in other popular movies like Palm Trees in the Snow and Holy Camp!.
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About Macarena García
Macarena García was born in Madrid, Spain, on April 26, 1988. She started learning artistic gymnastics when she was only eight years old. When she turned fourteen, she began to combine gymnastics with dance, including modern dance and funk. She took dance classes at the Carmen Senra and Academia Broadway schools.
She also learned to sing from Rosario Ruiz and Nora Troyani. In recent years, she has added guitar classes to her training. Macarena has an older brother, Javier Ambrossi, who is also an actor and director. She studied psychology at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
Her Acting Journey
Macarena got her first acting job when she was thirteen. She played a character named Canelilla in a musical called En nombre de la Infanta Carlota. This musical was shown for several seasons at the Theatre of Madrid. She also performed the main role of Gabriella Montez in the musical High School Musical, acting alongside Daniel Diges.
After her musical theater roles, Macarena started appearing in television series. Some of these include Hospital Central, Punta Escarlata, and The Boarding School. However, she became widely known for her role as Chelo in the series Amar en tiempos revueltos, where she acted from 2010 to 2012. In 2013, she played Vera in the series Luna, el misterio de Calenda.
In movies, Macarena played the main character in Snow White, directed by Pablo Berger. This role brought her important awards, like the Silver Shell for Best Actress at the San Sebastián International Film Festival and the Goya Award for Best New Actress.
Movies and TV Shows
Macarena García has appeared in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most notable works:
Television Roles
| Title | Year | Role |
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| 2010 | El pacto | Ana Alcides |
| 2010 | El internado (The Boarding School) | Gema |
| 2010–12 | Amar en tiempos revueltos | Consuelo Muñoz Ruiz, "Chelo" |
| 2011 | Punta Escarlata | Raquel Solís |
| 2012 | Amar en tiempos revueltos: La muerte a escena | Consuelo Muñoz Ruiz, "Chelo" |
| 2012–13 | Luna, el misterio de Calenda | Vera |
| 2013 | Niños robados (Stolen Children) | Violeta |
| 2014–15 | B&b, de boca en boca | Sonia |
| 2017–20 | El ministerio del tiempo (The Department of Time) | Lola Mendieta |
| 2018–19 | La otra mirada | Manuela Martín Casado |
| 2021–22 | Paraíso (Paradise) | Paula Costa |
| 2023 | La Mesías | Irene / Resurrección |
Film Roles
| Title | Year | Role |
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| 2012 | Blancanieves (Snow White) | Carmen |
| 2013 | Todos están muertos (They Are All Dead) | Nadia |
| 2015 | Palmeras en la nieve (Palm Trees in the Snow) | Julia |
| 2016 | Villaviciosa de al lado (A Stroke of Luck) | Sole |
| 2017 | La llamada (Holy Camp!) | María |
| 2018 | Que baje Dios y lo vea (Holy Goalie) | Sara |
| 2019 | A pesar de todo (Despite Everything) | Lucía |
| 2019 | Ventajas de viajar en tren (Advantages of Travelling by Train) | Rosa |
| 2020 | El arte de volver (The Art of Return) | Noemí |
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Casa en flames (A House on Fire) | Marta |
Awards and Nominations
Macarena García has won several awards for her acting. Here are some of her achievements:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2012 | 21st Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Television Actress in a Minor Role | Amar en tiempos revueltos | Nominated |
| 60th San Sebastian International Film Festival | Silver Shell for Best Actress | Snow White | Won | |
| CiBRA Festival | Best Adapted Character | Won | ||
| 2013 | 18th Forqué Awards | Best Actress | Nominated | |
| 68th CEC Medals | Best New Actress | Won | ||
| 27th Goya Awards | Best New Actress | Won | ||
| 2014 | Fotogramas de Plata | Best Stage Actress | La llamada | Won |
| 2016 | 25th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actress in a Secondary Role | Palm Trees in the Snow | Nominated |
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11th Feroz Awards | Best Main Actress in a Series | La mesías | Nominated |
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39th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | A House on Fire | Pending |
See also
In Spanish: Macarena García para niños
