Micaela Nevárez
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Micaela Nevárez | |
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| Born | January 1, 1972[1] |
| Occupation | actress |
| Years active | 2005-present |
Micaela Nevárez was born on January 1, 1972, in
Biography
Born in
Fate stepped in when director Fernando León de Aranoa discovered Nevárez while promoting his latest film "Lunes al Sol" in New York. Nevárez, a regular at the popular bar/ restaurant Oliva"[1] in lower Manhattan during their salsa music nights, caught the director's eye, leading him to invite her to audition for a role in his upcoming film. Initially hesitant due to her stepfather's recent passing, she declined the offer and recommended a friend for the role. However, after the director arranged for acclaimed Spanish actor, Javier Bardem, whom Nevárez greatly admired, to personally deliver the script to her, she accepted the offer. Following some initial discussion, she traveled to Spain for screen tests.
On January 29, 2006, in the presence of thousands of Spain's top artists and directors, Nevárez beat four other actresses in being named Best New Actress at the
News of her victory reached her native Puerto Rico, where she was granted an audience with Governor Aníbal Acevedo Vilá at La Fortaleza, who congratulated her on her win.
By 2008, Nevárez was residing in London with her French husband. She kickstarted her film career in the United States with a supporting role in the independent film "The War Boys," portraying Marta, the love interest of Victor Rasuk's character. The 2009 film, based on a play by Naomi Wallace, showcased her talent and versatility on the screen.
References
- ^ Micaela Nevarez
- ^ August 2006 Micaela Nevárez ‘Princesa’ del destino Archived March 7, 2012, at the Wayback Machine from El Diario La Prensa August 24, 2006
External links
- (in English) Micaela Nevárez on the Internet Movie Database
- (in Spanish) Institute of Puerto Rican Culture article – February 3, 2006
- (in Spanish) Institute of Puerto Rican Culture article – September 15, 2006
- (in Spanish) Interview with 20minutos.es
- (in Spanish) El Mundo's Goya 2006 Awards nomination profile
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