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Pilar Castro(I)

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Pilar Castro in Seven Minutes (2009)
It follows Lucía an executive of a high-tech company who has fought to get as far away from her humble origins as possible. On the day of her promotion, she is accused of espionage and fired.
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Mentiras pasajeras (2023)
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Pilar Castro embarked on her acting journey after dedicated studies, making early waves in theatre before transitioning compellingly to the screen. She quickly distinguished herself within the Spanish entertainment scene, demonstrating an innate ability to inhabit characters across both television and film. Her cinematic profile gained significant traction through roles in well regarded comedies, where her sharp timing and vibrant energy became signature traits, capturing audience attention in films like "Días de fútbol." Yet, Castro refused to be typecast, showcasing impressive dramatic capabilities in projects such as Daniel Sánchez Arévalo's "Gordos," a performance that earned her widespread critical praise and a Goya Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress. This versatility remains a cornerstone of her appeal, allowing her to navigate complex emotional landscapes in one project while delivering pitch perfect humor in the next. Her television presence is equally notable, with roles in beloved series like "7 Vidas" and "Cuestión de sexo," solidifying her connection with viewers over the years. Beyond specific roles, she's recognized for the naturalism and captivating charisma she brings to the screen, often collaborating with esteemed figures in Spanish cinema, including Pedro Almodóvar in "Julieta" and appearing alongside stars in "Competencia oficial." Pilar Castro continues to be a vital and enduring figure in Spain's performing arts world, her consistent output marked by skill, adaptability, and an authentic connection with her characters and audience alike, contributing a rich thread to the fabric of contemporary Spanish storytelling.
BornOctober 12, 1970
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BornOctober 12, 1970
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      • 10 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Known for

    Emma Suárez and Adriana Ugarte in Julieta (2016)
    Julieta
    7.1
    • Claudia (Madre de Beatriz)
    • 2016
    El premio (2010)
    El premio
    4.3
    Short
    • Pilar
    • 2010
    Fat People (2009)
    Fat People
    6.5
    • Pilar
    • 2009
    Ernesto Alterio, Pilar Castro, and Luis Tosar in Advantages of Travelling by Train (2019)
    Advantages of Travelling by Train
    6.4
    • Helga Pato
    • 2019

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Altas capacidades
      • Completed
      • 2026
    • Días de agosto
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • Karateka
      • Post-production
      • 2026
    • Los justos
      • 2026



    • Todos los lados de la cama (2025)
      Todos los lados de la cama
      6.1
      • Carlota
      • 2025
    • Furia (2025)
      Furia
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Vera
      • 2025
    • Ana Polvorosa in The Last Night at Tremore Beach (2024)
      The Last Night at Tremore Beach
      7.1
      TV Mini Series
      • María Vargas
      • 2024
    • Through My Window: Looking at You (2024)
      Through My Window: Looking at You
      5.5
      • Tere
      • 2024
    • Mentiras pasajeras (2023)
      Mentiras pasajeras
      6.1
      TV Series
      • Maite
      • 2023
    • Indetectables (2017)
      Indetectables
      6.6
      TV Series
      • 2023
    • Zorras (2023)
      Zorras
      5.6
      TV Mini Series
      • Juana
      • 2023
    • Julio Peña and Clara Galle in Through My Window: Across the Sea (2023)
      Through My Window: Across the Sea
      5.2
      • Tere
      • 2023
    • Álvaro Cervantes and Silvia Alonso in Are You (2023)
      Are You
      5.7
      • Sonsoles Durán
      • 2023
    • Pilar Castro and Candela Peña in Satisfacción máxima (2022)
      Satisfacción máxima
      8.1
      Podcast Series
      • Ana
      • 2022
    • Julio Peña and Clara Galle in Through My Window (2022)
      Through My Window
      5.5
      • Tere
      • 2022
    • Laura Galán in Piggy (2022)
      Piggy
      6.2
      • Elena
      • 2022
    • Pilar Castro, Arturo Valls, Toni Acosta, Carlos Areces, Adriana Torrebejano, and Omar Banana in Sin novedad (2021)
      Sin novedad
      5.8
      TV Mini Series
      • Olivares
      • 2021
    • Antonio Banderas, Penélope Cruz, and Oscar Martínez in Official Competition (2021)
      Official Competition
      7.0
      • Violeta
      • 2021
    • More the Merrier (2021)
      More the Merrier
      5.5
      • Claudia
      • 2021

    Second Unit or Assistant Director



    • Alejandro y Ana. Lo que España no pudo ver del banquete de la boda de la hija del presidente (2003)
      Alejandro y Ana. Lo que España no pudo ver del banquete de la boda de la hija del presidente
      7.2
      Video
      • third assistant director
      • 2003

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    • B (2015)
      B
      6.7
      • funding
      • 2015

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    • Born
      • October 12, 1970
      • Madrid, Madrid, Spain
    • Other works
      Play: "La princesa y Tordemusa"

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      Has a son, born in 2006, with Juan Cavestany.

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