Irene Escolar is a multifaceted Spanish actress who has garnered widespread recognition for her impressive body of work in both film and theatre.
Notably, she has received the prestigious Goya Award and the Irizar Award in the San Sebastián International Film Festival for her outstanding performance in the critically acclaimed film "An Autumn without Berlin", in which she portrayed the character June.
As a polyglot, Irene is fluent in Spanish, English, and French, allowing her to seamlessly navigate diverse projects and collaborate with artists from various linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Throughout her professional career, she has appeared in an impressive 23 films and 32 theatre plays, showcasing her versatility and range as a performer.
In addition to her film and theatre work, Irene is also known for her extensive experience in the world of theatre, with a repertoire that spans multiple productions and collaborations.
In 2019, she was handpicked to play the leading role in Movistar +'s inaugural international series, "Dime Quién Soy", and was subsequently invited to join the esteemed Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
As a creative force, Irene co-created and executive produced "Escenario 0" for HBO Europe, a groundbreaking project that blends various disciplines to create a unique fusion of performing and audiovisual arts.
In 2021, she starred in "Official Competition", a film directed by Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn, alongside the talented Penélope Cruz and Antonio Banderas. She also appeared in "You have to come and see it", a film directed by Jonás Trueba, which won the Special Jury Award at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival.
In 2022, Irene was part of the cast for "The girls are all right", the debut film of director Itsaso Arana, and premiered the show "Finlandia", written and directed by the renowned French director Pascal Rambert.
Most recently, she has appeared in the TV series "Past Lies" for Disney +, directed by Clara Roquet, in which she plays a leading role, as well as in the film "Ariel", directed by Lois Patiño.