María Pedraza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
María Pedraza
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Pedraza at the 37th Goya Awards
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María Pedraza Morillo
26 January 1996 Madrid, Spain
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María Pedraza Morillo, born on January 26, 1996, is a talented Spanish actress, dancer, and model. She became famous around the world for her roles in popular TV shows like Money Heist and Elite.
Becoming an Actress
María Pedraza was discovered in a very modern way: through her Instagram account! A film director named Esteban Crespo saw her profile and invited her to try out for a movie.
First Big Roles
She got the main role of Laura in his first movie, Amar, which came out in 2017. This was her very first acting job.
Soon after, María played Alison Parker in the TV series Money Heist. Alison was the daughter of the British ambassador to Spain. When Netflix bought the show, it became a huge hit worldwide. This made María Pedraza famous both in Spain and internationally.
In 2018, María joined another Netflix original Spanish series called Elite. She acted alongside her Money Heist co-stars Miguel Herrán and Jaime Lorente.
Movies and TV Shows
María Pedraza has appeared in several movies and television series.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Amar | Laura |
| 2019 | ¿A quién te llevarías a una isla desierta? | Marta |
| 2020 | El verano que vivimos | Adela |
| 2021 | Poliamor para principiantes | Amanda |
| Ego | Paloma / Goliadkin | |
| 2022 | Las niñas de cristal | Irene |
| 2023 | Awareness | Esther |
| 2024 | El correo | Leticia |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Character | Channel | Notes |
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| 2017 | Si fueras tú | Alba Ruiz Alonso / Cristina "Cris" Romero | Playz | 8 episodes |
| Money Heist | Alison Parker | Antena 3 | 15 episodes | |
| 2018 | Elite | Marina Nunier Osuna | Netflix | 8 episodes |
| 2019–present | Toy Boy | Triana Marín | Atresplayer Premium/Netflix | |
| 2024 | Asalto al Banco Central | Maider Garmendia |
María Pedraza also appeared in the music video for the 2023 Myke Towers song, "Lala".
See also
In Spanish: María Pedraza para niños
