Sandra Escacena facts for kids
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Sandra Escacena
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Sandra Escacena at the 2018 Goya Awards
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| Born | 30 March 2001 Madrid, Spain
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2017-Present |
| Known for | Veronica (2017) |
| Height | 5.7 ft (170 cm) |
| Awards | Goya Awards 2017 Nomination |
Sandra Escacena (born on March 30, 2001) is a talented Spanish actress. She is best known for her main role in the 2017 movie Veronica. This film is a Spanish horror thriller directed by Paco Plaza.
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Sandra Escacena's Acting Journey
Sandra Escacena began her acting training at a young age. She studied theater from 2009 to 2012 at the School S.V. Performing Productions in Villaviciosa de Odón. Later, from 2012 to 2014, she continued her studies at the Municipal School of Dramatic Art in Madrid.
Since 2015, Sandra has been taking theater classes at the Primera Toma school in Madrid. During these years, she has performed in many different plays.
How Sandra Got the Role in Veronica
In 2016, Sandra Escacena got a big chance. A casting director named Arantza Velez suggested she try out for the role of Veronica in a new film. The movie was directed by Paco Plaza. Sandra was chosen for the part, which became her first major film role.
Her performance in Veronica was highly praised. In December 2017, she was nominated for two important awards. She was nominated for the Goya Award for Best New Actress. She also received a nomination for the Feroz Award for Best Main Actress in a Film.
Movies and Plays
Sandra Escacena has acted in both films and theater plays.
Sandra's Film Roles
Sandra has appeared in a few films, including her famous role in Veronica.
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| Year | Title | Director | ||
| 2017 | Verónica | Paco Plaza | ||
| The Same (short) | Paco Plaza & Portsmouth FC | |||
Sandra's Theater Performances
Before her film debut, Sandra gained experience by acting in several plays.
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| Year | Title | Role | ||
| 2010 | La otra historia de Caperucita Roja | Mother of Little Red Riding Hood | ||
| 2011 | Blancanieves | Snow White | ||
| 2012 | Nunca un Príncipe Azul | Don Quijote de la Mancha | ||
| 2013 | La muy fogosa historia de Miguel Costilla | Flor y Comadre | ||
| 2014 | Romeo y Julieta | Juliet | ||
Awards and Nominations
Sandra Escacena has received recognition for her acting, especially for her role in Veronica.
| Year | Prize | Category | Production | Result |
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| 2017 | Cinepocalypse Festival | Best Actress | Veronica | Won |
| 2018 | Goya Awards | Best New Actress | Veronica | Nominated |
| 2018 | Premios Feroz | Best Main Actress in a Film | Veronica | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Sandra Escacena para niños
