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Martina Cariddi
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Martina Basanta Cariddi
30 May 2001 Madrid, Spain
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Martina Basanta Cariddi, born on May 30, 2001, is a Spanish-Italian actress. She is well-known for playing the character Mencía Blanco in the popular Netflix TV show Élite.
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About Martina Cariddi
Martina Cariddi was born in Madrid, Spain, on May 30, 2001. Her father is Spanish, and her mother is Italian.
Martina's Acting Journey
Starting Out in Acting
Martina began her acting journey in 2010. She took a theater course at the Escuela Municipal de Arte Dramático de Madrid. Later, she continued her studies at Cristina Rota's Centro de Nuevos Creadores. There, she learned basic acting skills. She also took a dramatic art course at the Juan Codina Studio.
First Roles in Movies and TV
Martina got her first movie role in 2017. She appeared in the film El guardián invisible. This movie was directed by Fernando González Molina.
In 2018, she was in an episode of the TV series Cuéntame cómo pasó. She played a character named Laura. A year later, in 2019, she had a small part in the movie Mientras dure la guerra. This film was directed by Alejandro Amenábar. In 2021, she starred in a short film called Muere padre muere, directed by Luis Grajera.
Becoming Famous with Élite
In 2020, it was announced that Martina would join the cast of the Netflix series Élite. She plays the character Mencía Blanco in the show. This role helped her become very well-known.
Music Videos
In 2023, Martina was featured in the music video for the hit song "Columbia" by the artist Quevedo. The video was directed by Felix Bollain.
Martina's Work
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| 2017 | El guardián invisible | Bus girl | Fernando González Molina | Her first acting role |
| 2019 | Mientras dure la guerra | Concha | Alejandro Amenábar | |
| 2021 | Muere padre muere | Eva | Luis Grajera | A short film |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Episodes |
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| 2018 | Cuéntame cómo pasó | Laura | TVE | 1 episode |
| 2021 - 2022 | Élite | Mencía Blanco Commerford | Netflix | Main role (seasons 4-6), 24 episodes |
| 2021 | Élite: Historias breves | Netflix | Main role, 3 episodes |
Other Programs
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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| 2021 | El Show de Martina | Host | YouTube, Netflix | Behind-the-scenes of Élite |
See also
In Spanish: Martina Cariddi para niños
