Nerea Barros Noya, a multifaceted Spanish actress, producer, and director, hails from Santiago de Compostela, Galicia. Her journey in the arts began while working as a nurse at the Hospital Clínico de Santiago de Compostela, where she skillfully balanced her medical profession with small roles in film and theater.
Her acting career took off with her film debut at the tender age of sixteen in the 1997 Galician film A nena, directed by Xavier Bermúdez, with whom she collaborated again in Rafael (2008). Her early television work includes a significant role in the Galician series Matalobos (2009-2010),but it was her participation in the Antena 3 adaptation of María Dueñas's novel, El tiempo entre costuras, in 2013 that brought her broader recognition.
Barros's breakthrough came with her portrayal of Rocío in the critically acclaimed film La isla mínima (2014),for which she received the prestigious Goya Award for Best New Actress, solidifying her position in Spanish cinema. She continued to build her filmography with notable roles in La isla de las mentiras (2020),a drama about heroines who saved shipwreck survivors off the Galician coast, and the television series La novia gitana (2022-2023),adapted from Carmen Mola's novel, earning a Feroz Award nomination for Best Lead Actress.
Beyond acting, Barros has expanded her creative scope by debuting as a director, writer, and producer with the short documentary Memoria (2022),which garnered a Goya nomination for Best Documentary Short. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her nuanced performances and contribution to Spanish audiovisual culture, balancing artistic endeavors with a commitment to social themes.
Today, Barros remains an influential figure in contemporary Spanish entertainment, known for her versatility and dedication to storytelling across multiple formats, making her a true icon in the industry.
