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Clara Lago Grau (born 6 March 1990) is a Spanish actress.
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Career
[edit]Clara Lago Grau was born on 6 March 1990 in Torrelodones,[1][2] Community of Madrid. Lago made her feature film debut in Miserable Life (2000),[3] providing the voice to Bea.[4] She also joined the cast of Compañeros.
In 2002 she starred in Carol's Journey, a film directed by Imanol Uribe for which Lago was nominated for a Goya Award for Best New Actress.[5]
She won the 'Best New Talent in Spanish Cinema' awarded by L'Oreal in the 2008 56th San Sebastian Film Festival.
Clara won the Shooting Stars Award by the ICAA for the European Film Academy and the Berlin International Film Festival in 2011 for her role in the film The Hidden Face.
In November 2012 she played Eva in Fin, along Maribel Verdú and Daniel Grao.[6]
In 2014, Lago starred in Spanish Affair. The film broke Spanish box-office records, becoming the top-grossing Spanish title of all time with more than $75 million in sales and sitting.[7] Then she portrayed in the stage play La venus de las pieles, directed by David Serrano de la Peña.[8]
Lago appears in the 2015 film Extinction[9] along with Matthew Fox and Jeffrey Donovan, in an adaptation of Juan de Dios Garduño's bestseller book Y pese a todo.
In 2017 she dubbed Cleopatra in the video game Assassin's Creed: Origins.[10] It is the first time she participated in the dubbing of a video game.[11]
Personal life
[edit]In 2013, Lago began a relationship with her Ocho Apellidos co-star Dani Rovira.[12] The couple officially broke up in 2019 after 5 years of dating.[13] Lago speaks fluent English and Spanish. In March 2017 she started a vegan diet due to an ethical and environmental decision that gives her "peace of mind", adding that she feels "full of energy" and is "perfect" in health.[14]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Terca vida (Miserable Life) | Bea | Voice. Feature film debut | [15][4] |
| 2002 | El viaje de Carol (Carol's Journey) | Carol | [16] | |
| 2004 | La vida que te espera (Your Next Life) | Genia | [17] | |
| 2006 | Arena en los bolsillos | Elena | [18] | |
| 2007 | El club de los suicidas | Laura | [19] | |
| 2008 | El juego del ahorcado (The Hanged Man) | Sandra | [20] | |
| 2010 | El mal ajeno (For the Good of Others) | Ainhoa | [21] | |
| 2011 | Primos (Cousinhood) | Clara | [22] | |
| 2011 | La cara oculta (The Hidden Face) | Belén | [23] | |
| 2012 | Tengo ganas de ti (I Want You) | Gin | [24] | |
| 2012 | Fin (The End) | Eva | [25] | |
| 2013 | Parents | Isabel | ||
| 2013 | ¿Quién mató a Bambi? (Who Killed Bambi?) | Mati | [26] | |
| 2014 | Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair) | Amaia Zugasti | [27] | |
| 2014 | Against the Jab | Pénelope | ||
| 2015 | Extinction | Woman | ||
| 2015 | Ahora o nunca | Tatiana | ||
| 2015 | Ocho apellidos catalanes (Spanish Affair 2) | Amaia Zugasti | Reprise of her role in Ocho apellidos vascos | [27] |
| 2016 | Al final del túnel (At the End of the Tunnel) | Berta | [28] | |
| 2016 | Órbita 9 (Orbiter 9) | Helena | [29] | |
| 2018 | The Commuter | Eva | [30] | |
| 2019 | Gente que viene y bah (In Family I Trust) | Bea | [31] | |
| 2019 | El cuento de las comadrejas (The Weasel's Tale) | Bárbara Otamendi | [32] | |
2025
|
Votemos (All in Favor) | Nuria |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–02 | Compañeros | Desirée | 15 episodes |
| 2000 | Manos a la obra | Estela | 1 episode |
| 2004–07 | Hospital Central | Candela Rodríguez | 23 episodes |
| 2007–08 | Los Hombres de Paco | Carlota Fernández | 19 episodes |
| 2008 | LEX | Eli Estrada | 16 episodes |
| 2010 | Las Chicas de Oro | Lucía | 1 episode |
| 2014 | El corazón del océano | Ana de Rojas | 6 episodes |
| 2016 | Web Therapy | Inés | |
| 2017 | The Librarians | Estrella | 1 episode |
| 2019–20 | The Neighbor | Lola | 10 episodes |
| TBD | Limbo | Sofía | [34] |
| 2024 | Clanes (Gangs of Galicia) | Ana González Soriano | [35] |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Faginas, Sandra (9 May 2021). "Clara Lago: "Dani y yo llevamos separados dos años, pero nuestro amor es incondicional"". La Voz de Galicia.
- ^ "Los apellidos de Clara Lago y Dani Rovira". EiTB. 16 June 2015.
- ^ Durán Manso, Valeriano (2022). "El pasado reciente escolar en el cine español actual: una mirada a las películas protagonizadas por niños (1996-2011)" (PDF). Tempo e Argumento. 14 (37). Florianópolis: Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina: 11.
- ^ a b Galán Caballero, Javier; Abad Liñán, José M. (12 November 2016). "Estos son los 100 actores más taquilleros del cine español". El País.
- ^ "Candidatos a los Premios Goya 2002". El Mundo (in Spanish). Mundinteractivos, S.A. 2002. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ "'Fin' gana el 'Méliès de Plata' en el 'Imagine Fantastic Film Fest' de Amsterdam". Antena 3 (in Spanish). Madrid: Atresmedia Corporación de Medios de Comunicación, S.A. 24 June 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ ""Spanish Affair" Becomes the Top-Grossing Spanish Title of All Time". Hispanically Yours. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ Martínez, Edurne (3 May 2014). "La 'vasca' se pasa al teatro". La Rioja (in Spanish). Madrid: Vocento. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (20 December 2013). "Jeffrey Donovan, Matthew Fox to Star in Post-Apocalyptic Horror Movie 'Welcome to Harmony". The Wrap. Retrieved 10 July 2014.
- ^ Soriano, David (14 September 2017). "Clara Lago doblará a Cleopatra en Assassin's Creed Origins". IGN. Ziff Davis, LLC. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ Ortigosa, Marta S. (16 September 2017). "Clara Lago pone voz a Cleopatra en 'Assassin's Creed Origins'". Marca (in Spanish). Unidad Editorial Información Deportiva, S.L.U. Retrieved 7 October 2018.
- ^ Lázaro, Margarita (22 May 2017). "Clara Lago confiesa cuándo empezó su relación con Dani Rovira". The Huffington Post (in Spanish). España Prisa Noticias S.L.U. Retrieved 27 August 2017.
- ^ "Dani Rovira y Clara Lago rompen su relación tras cinco años de noviazgo". ABC (in Spanish). Vocento. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 24 May 2019.
- ^ "Clara Lago: "Ser vegana me da tranquilidad de conciencia"". Diario Sur (in Spanish). 23 May 2019. Retrieved 20 March 2020.
- ^ Durán Manso, Valeriano (2022). "El pasado reciente escolar en el cine español actual: una mirada a las películas protagonizadas por niños (1996-2011)" (PDF). Tempo e Argumento. 14 (37). Florianópolis: Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina: 11.
- ^ Méndez-Leite, Fernando (29 May 2008). "El viaje de Carol". Fotogramas.
- ^ Holland, Jonathan (29 January 2004). "Your Next Life". Variety.
- ^ "Arena en los bolsillos". Fotogramas. 29 May 2008.
- ^ Pastor, Carmen (22 August 2007). "Cuando el suicidio es una razón para vivir". Metrópoli – via El Mundo.
- ^ Jimeno, Diego (8 December 2020). "'El juego del ahorcado', de Manuel Gómez Pereira". Diez Minutos.
- ^ Marshall, Lee (12 February 2010). "For The Good of Others (El Mal Ajeno)". ScreenDaily.
- ^ Roldán, Daniel (4 February 2011). "Adiós a la adolescencia". Diario Vasco.
- ^ Peláez, Isabel (31 January 2012). "¿Qué tuvo que hacer Clara Lago para interpretar a 'Belén' en 'La cara oculta'?". El País.
- ^ "Mario Casas, Clara Lago, María Valverde: Tengo ganas de ti, la secuela de A tres metros sobre el cielo (FOTOS)". HuffPost. 21 June 2012.
- ^ Dalton, Stephen (3 December 2012). "The End (Fin): Turin Review". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Críticas de los estrenos de cine del 15 de noviembre". Cadena COPE. 14 November 2013.
- ^ a b Gil Hernández, Roberto (2019). "España, nación fantasmal. Plenitud y ausencia en la identidad española posmoderna" (PDF). Papeles del CEIC. International Journal on Collective Identity Research. Bizkaia: Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea. p. 12. doi:10.1387/pceic.19019.
- ^ "'Al final del túnel', Leonardo Sbaraglia y Clara Lago en un thriller con aroma clásico". RTVE. 8 August 2016.
- ^ "Clara Lago y Álex González obligan a reflexionar sobre la vida en 'Órbita 9'". RTVE. 3 April 2017.
- ^ Ortega, Aida (9 January 2018). "Clara Lago estrena nuevo look en el estreno de 'The Commuter'". Woman. Archived from the original on 26 September 2022 – via El Periódico de Catalunya.
- ^ Martínez, Beatriz (16 January 2019). "'Gente que viene y bah': la búsqueda de la felicidad". El Periódico de Catalunya.
- ^ García, Fernando (12 July 2019). "Clara Lago aguanta el pulso a los 'monstruos' del cine argentino". La Vanguardia.
- ^ Úbeda-Portugués, Alberto (9 June 2025). "Los estrenos del 12 de junio. 'Votemos'. Miserias vecinales". Aisge.
- ^ Crespo, Irene (12 October 2021). "Clara Lago es una influencer nada convencional en la serie 'Limbo... hasta que lo decida'". Cinemanía. 20minutos.es. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ Ocaña, Carla (23 June 2024). "Netflix: tiene 7 episodios, se inspira en hechos reales y es la serie española de la que todos están hablando". mag – via El Comercio.
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Early life
Family background
Clara Lago Grau was born on 6 March 1990 in Torrelodones, a suburb of Madrid in the Community of Madrid, Spain.[1][7] Her father worked as a graphic designer, and her mother was a writer and novelist.[8][9] Raised in this creative household, Lago was exposed to artistic influences from her parents' professions, fostering an early inclination toward creative pursuits.[8]Entry into acting
Clara Lago's interest in acting emerged during her early childhood, influenced by her mother's role as a professional storyteller. At around age four or five, she made her first foray into performance by portraying "La Ratita Presumida" in a school play directed by her mother in their summer village, an experience that ignited her passion for the craft.[10] This early exposure through family-guided school theater laid the foundation for her professional aspirations, as Lago participated in additional local plays that honed her natural expressiveness. By the late 1990s, living in Madrid, she began pursuing opportunities in the entertainment industry, motivated by a desire to channel her creativity into structured performance.[10] Around age nine or ten, Lago successfully auditioned for her initial television role, describing the process as straightforward and fortunate, which quickly led to her entry into professional acting in 1999.[11] These early television engagements, including appearances in 1999 in series such as Manos a la obra and Raquel busca su sitio, provided practical on-the-job training and solidified her commitment to the field before transitioning to more prominent work.[12][13]Career
Early roles (2000–2010)
Lago made her professional acting debut at the age of nine, providing the voice for the character Bea in the 2000 Spanish film Terca vida (also known as Miserable Life), marking her entry into feature filmmaking.[14] That same year, she began appearing on television in the youth-oriented series Manos a la obra, playing the role of Estela in a guest capacity.[15] Soon after, from 2000 to 2002, she took on a recurring role as Desirée Sánchez in the teen drama Compañeros, appearing in 17 episodes and gaining early exposure to serialized storytelling.[16] In 2002, Lago earned critical recognition for her lead performance as the young Carol (also referred to as Tábatha) in El viaje de Carol (Carol's Journey), directed by Imanol Uribe, a coming-of-age drama set during the Spanish Civil War.[17] Her portrayal of the 12-year-old Spanish-American girl navigating family secrets and wartime turmoil led to a nomination for Best New Actress at the 17th Goya Awards.[18] Throughout the mid-2000s, Lago continued building her experience with supporting roles in both film and television. She appeared as Genia, the daughter of a rural family, in the 2004 drama La vida que te espera (Your Next Life), directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón. From 2004 to 2007, she portrayed Candela Rodríguez, the teenage daughter of a central character, in 23 episodes of the medical series Hospital Central. Additional minor film roles included Elena in the 2006 coming-of-age story Arena en los bolsillos and Laura in the 2007 black comedy El club de los suicidas (The Suicide Club), reflecting her growing versatility as she transitioned from child performer to young adult roles in Spanish cinema and television.[19]Breakthrough and major films (2011–2015)
Lago's breakthrough came with the 2011 psychological thriller The Hidden Face (La cara oculta), a Spanish-Colombian co-production directed by Andrés Baiz, where she portrayed Belén, the girlfriend of a conductor whose mysterious disappearance drives the plot's tension around jealousy and betrayal.[20][21] The film, shot in Bogotá and backed by Fox International, marked her transition from supporting child roles to complex adult leads, earning her international recognition through its premiere at the Berlin International Film Festival.[21] There, Lago was awarded the Shooting Stars Award by the European Film Promotion, highlighting her as one of Europe's promising young talents.[3] This exposure via the co-production introduced her to Latin American audiences and solidified her presence in genre films exploring psychological depth.[20] Building on this momentum, Lago starred in the 2012 romantic drama I Want You (Tengo ganas de ti), directed by Fernando González Molina, as Gin, a new lead role in the sequel to Three Steps Above Heaven, a vibrant young woman entangled in a love triangle with a reformed bad boy (Mario Casas).[22] The film emphasized her shift to mature romantic narratives, showcasing emotional vulnerability and sensuality that appealed to Spain's youth demographic.[23] Its strong domestic performance, grossing over €10 million, boosted her popularity as a leading lady in commercial Spanish cinema, transitioning her from thriller intensity to heartfelt drama.[24] Lago achieved widespread stardom with the 2014 romantic comedy Spanish Affair (Ocho apellidos vascos), directed by Emilio Martínez-Lázaro, in which she played Amaia, a strong-willed Basque woman pursued by a charming Andalusian (Dani Rovira) amid cultural clashes.[25] The film shattered Spanish box office records, earning approximately $75 million domestically and becoming the highest-grossing Spanish production until then, driven by its humorous take on regional stereotypes.[26] This success propelled Lago into the spotlight as a versatile lead, capable of carrying blockbuster comedies. She reprised the role in the 2015 sequel Spanish Affair 2 (Ocho apellidos catalanes), which continued the franchise's exploration of Spanish identity politics and further cemented her status through another commercial hit, grossing over €40 million.[27] In 2015, she also starred in the sci-fi horror Extinction, directed by Miguel Ángel Vivas, playing Anne, the wife of protagonist Peter (Matthew Fox), as a family faces apocalyptic extraterrestrial threats in a post-invasion world.[28]Recent work (2016–present)
In the years following her breakthrough in Spanish cinema, Clara Lago expanded into international collaborations and genre diversification, beginning with voice work in 2017 when she provided the Spanish dubbing for Cleopatra in the Ubisoft video game Assassin's Creed: Origins. This marked her debut in video game voice acting, contributing to the historical action RPG set in ancient Egypt where players follow the Medjay Bayek's quest for justice amid political intrigue.[29] Lago's transition to English-language films came in 2018 with the action thriller The Commuter, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, in which she portrayed Eva, a young woman entangled in a high-stakes conspiracy aboard a New York-bound train alongside lead Liam Neeson as a reluctant recruit to identify a passenger.[30] Post-2020, amid industry disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic that delayed numerous productions, Lago increasingly gravitated toward television and streaming formats, prioritizing co-productions with global platforms. In 2024, she took the lead role of Ana in the Netflix thriller series Gangs of Galicia, a six-episode drama inspired by real events in Galicia's narco underworld, where her character, a Madrid attorney, infiltrates a powerful drug clan for personal vengeance after discovering her father's secret ties to organized crime. In 2025, she returned for season 2 of the series.[4][31] As of 2025, Lago's slate reflects continued international and multilingual endeavors, including the Argentina-Spain co-production Queen of the Woods, directed by Luján Loioco, in which she stars as a pregnant woman navigating tense family dynamics and isolation with her dying father in a remote mountain cabin. She also appears in the ensemble comedy All in Favor (original title Votemos), directed by Santiago Requejo, depicting a routine Madrid apartment owners' meeting over an elevator upgrade that devolves into absurd conflict. Additionally, Lago appears in season 3 of the Amazon Prime Video anthology series Citas Barcelona, exploring contemporary dating dynamics through episodic tales of romance and connection in the Catalan capital, as well as in the TV series La agencia and miniseries Atasco 3.[6][5][32][33]Personal life
Relationships
Clara Lago's first publicly documented romantic relationship was with Spanish actor Ferran Vilajosana, whom she met on the set of the miniseries El corazón del océano in 2011. The couple maintained a low profile, with limited media sightings, including joint appearances in Madrid in 2013 and 2014, before parting ways around early 2014.[34] In 2013, Lago began a relationship with Spanish actor and comedian Dani Rovira, her co-star in the film Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair), where they first met during filming. Their romance became one of Spain's most followed celebrity couples, marked by frequent public appearances at events such as the Goya Awards and film premieres, as well as shared vacations and social media posts that highlighted their chemistry. The pair, who collaborated on subsequent projects including Ocho apellidos catalanes (2015), emphasized their strong friendship as the foundation of their bond in interviews.[35][36] Lago and Rovira's relationship ended amicably in May 2019 after six years together, with both issuing statements confirming the split was mutual and that they intended to remain close friends. Post-breakup, Lago has spoken openly about prioritizing personal growth and privacy in her romantic life, avoiding public speculation about her dating status for nearly two years.[35][37] In March 2021, Lago was first photographed with actor and musician José Lucena, confirming the start of their relationship, which she described as a supportive partnership that encouraged her professional endeavors, such as hosting the Goya Awards in 2023. The couple has since made occasional public appearances together, including walks in Madrid as recently as May 2025, while continuing to keep much of their personal life private. No prior relationships from Lago's teenage years have been widely documented in reputable sources.[38][39]Lifestyle and activism
Clara Lago adopted a vegan lifestyle in 2017, motivated by ethical concerns for animal welfare and environmental sustainability after watching the documentary Cowspiracy. In interviews, she has described the film as a pivotal "wake-up call" that highlighted the impact of animal agriculture on the planet, leading her to eliminate all animal products from her diet.[40][41] She has publicly advocated for veganism through social media posts on Instagram, where she shares her experiences, and in media appearances, emphasizing its benefits for personal health and the environment. As of 2024, Lago has maintained this diet for over seven years, co-founding the vegan restaurant La Huerta Funky Castizo in Madrid in 2023 to promote plant-based eating.[42][43] Lago's activism extends to animal rights and broader sustainability efforts, including collaborations with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Spain. In 2017, she participated in WWF's Earth Hour campaign, urging people to turn off lights for one hour to raise awareness about climate change.[44] Two years later, in 2019, she featured in a WWF spot addressing biodiversity loss as part of the #LuchaPorTuNaturaleza initiative, calling for collective action to protect ecosystems.[45] Her commitments align with her role as a recognized environmental advocate, where she uses her platform to support causes like reducing plastic pollution and promoting eco-friendly practices.[46] Lago resides in Madrid and incorporates hobbies such as painting, reading, traveling, and spending time with family into her daily life. These interests are influenced by her family's artistic background—her father was a graphic designer, and her mother a writer and architect—which fostered her appreciation for creative pursuits. For health and wellness, she follows a consistent routine of daily training alongside her vegan diet, reporting that it has made her "stronger and healthier than ever" while debunking myths about nutrient deficiencies in plant-based eating.[47][48][42]Filmography
Films
Clara Lago began her film career as a child actress, making her feature film debut at age 10. Over the years, she has appeared in a variety of genres, from dramas and thrillers to romantic comedies, often in leading roles that have contributed to her prominence in Spanish cinema and occasional international projects. The following table presents a selective chronological overview of her major feature film roles, focusing on lead and significant supporting parts.[49]| Year | Title (Original/English) | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Terca Vida (Miserable Life) | Bea (voice) | Fernando Huertas | Feature film debut.[50] |
| 2002 | El viaje de Carol (Carol's Journey) | Carol | Imanol Uribe | Lead role as a young girl discovering her Spanish roots during the Spanish Civil War.[17] |
| 2004 | La vida que te espera (Your Next Life) | Genia | Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón | Supporting role in a drama about gypsy life.[49] |
| 2006 | Arena en los bolsillos | Elena | José Corbacho, Juan Cruz | Role in a coming-of-age story.[49] |
| 2007 | El club de los suicidas | Laura | Roberto Santiago | Ensemble role in a dark comedy.[49] |
| 2008 | El juego del ahorcado (The Hanged Man) | Sandra | Manuel Estudillo | Lead in a thriller.[49] |
| 2010 | El mal ajeno (For the Good of Others) | Ainhoa | Oscar Jaenada | Supporting role in a supernatural drama.[49] |
| 2011 | La cara oculta (The Hidden Face) | Belén | Andrés Baiz | Lead in psychological thriller; marked her breakthrough in international cinema with a remake in multiple countries. |
| 2011 | Primos (Cousinhood) | Clara | Daniel Sánchez Arévalo | Lead in a family comedy-drama.[49] |
| 2012 | Fin (The End) | Eva | Jorge Torregrossa | Role in a sci-fi adventure.[49] |
| 2012 | Tengo ganas de ti (I Want You) | Gin | Fernando González Molina | Lead opposite Mario Casas; grossed over 500,000 tickets in its opening weekend, becoming one of the year's top Spanish films.[51] |
| 2013 | ¿Quién mató a Bambi? (Who Killed Bambi?) | Mati | Santi Amodeo | Lead in a road movie thriller.[49] |
| 2013 | Los amantes pasajeros (I'm So Excited!) | Isabel | Pedro Almodóvar | Minor role in ensemble comedy.[49] |
| 2014 | Contra el tiempo (Against the Jab) | Pénelope | Eduardo Chaparro | Lead in a boxing drama.[49] |
| 2014 | Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair) | Amaia | Emilio Martínez-Lázaro | Lead romantic comedy role; broke Spanish box-office records as the highest-grossing Spanish-language film ever with $77 million worldwide.[26][52] |
| 2015 | Extinción (Extinction) | Woman | Miguel Ángel Vivas | Lead in sci-fi horror.[53] |
| 2015 | Ahora o nunca (Now or Never) | Tatiana | María Ripoll | Lead in romantic comedy.[49] |
| 2015 | Ocho apellidos catalanes (Spanish Affair 2) | Amaia | Emilio Martínez-Lázaro | Returning lead; sequel grossed over €40 million in Spain.[49] |
| 2016 | Al final del túnel (At the End of the Tunnel) | Berta | Rodrigo Grande | Lead in thriller.[49] |
| 2016 | Órbita 9 (Orbiter 9) | Helena | Hatem Khraiche | Lead in sci-fi romance.[49] |
| 2018 | En el corazón (In Family I Trust) | Bea | Iñigo Telleria | Lead in comedy.[49] |
| 2018 | The Commuter | Eva | Jaume Collet-Serra | Supporting role opposite Liam Neeson in Hollywood thriller. |
| 2019 | Gente que viene y bah | Chica 1 | Míriam Rodero, Augusto Romero, et al. | Segment role in anthology comedy.[49] |
| 2019 | El cuento de las comadrejas (The Weasel's Tale) | Bárbara Otamendi | Juan José Campanella | Supporting role in mystery drama.[54] |
| 2020 | Juego de poder (Game of Power) | Micky | David Marín | Lead in thriller.[49] |
| 2024 | Un lío de millones | Carla | Susan Béjar | Supporting role in family comedy.[55] |
| 2024 | Libros y copas (Books & Drinks) | Raquel | Rodri Soriano | Lead in comedy.[49] |
| 2025 | Votemos (All in Favor) | Nuria | Santiago Requejo | Lead in comedy-drama about a neighborhood dispute.[5] |
| TBA | Reina del Bosque (Queen of the Woods) | TBD | Luján Loioco | Lead in thriller opposite Alfredo Castro.[6] |
Television
Clara Lago began her television career as a child actress, appearing in Spanish series that showcased her early talent in dramatic and coming-of-age roles. Her TV work spans recurring characters in popular telenovelas to lead roles in modern streaming miniseries, often portraying strong, complex young women navigating personal and societal challenges. She debuted in Compañeros (2000–2002), playing the recurring role of Desirée, a student dealing with teenage issues, across 15 episodes on Antena 3.[2] In Hospital Central (2004–2007), Lago portrayed Candela Rodríguez Gándara, the daughter of a key nurse character, in a recurring capacity over 23 episodes on Telecinco, highlighting family dynamics in a medical setting. Lago appeared as Carlota Fernández in Los hombres de Paco (2007–2008), a comedic police series, delivering a recurring performance in 19 episodes as a spirited young woman entangled in neighborhood antics on Antena 3.[56] Her role as Eli Estrada in Lex (2008), a legal drama, was a recurring arc spanning 16 episodes on Antena 3, where she played a client involved in high-stakes cases.[56] In the TV series Las chicas de oro (2010), Lago guest-starred as Lucía in this single-episode adaptation of The Golden Girls on TVE.[57] Lago took on the lead role of Ana de Rojas in the historical miniseries El corazón del océano (2014), appearing in all 7 episodes as a noblewoman in 19th-century Spain on Telecinco.[56] In El vecino (2021), Lago portrayed Lola, the love interest, in a recurring role over 8 episodes on Netflix.[58] She led the miniseries Limbo (2022) as Elena, a woman investigating her brother's disappearance, appearing in all 6 episodes on Movistar+.[56] In Citas Barcelona season 3 (2025), Lago reprises her role as Laura, exploring modern dating dynamics, in this Prime Video anthology series.[58] In La Agencia (2025), Lago appears in a guest role across 1 episode on Telecinco.[59] Most recently, Lago stars as Ana González Soriano in the crime drama Clanes (also known as Gangs of Galicia, 2024–2025), a Netflix miniseries where she plays a lawyer uncovering clan secrets, across 6 episodes.[60]Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Goya Awards | Best New Actress | El viaje de Carol | Nominated [3] |
| 2004 | Toulouse Cinespaña | Student Jury Award for Best New Actress | La vida que te espera | Won [3] |
| 2005 | Mestre Mateo Awards | Best Supporting Actress | La vida que te espera | Nominated [3] |
| 2008 | San Sebastián International Film Festival | L'Oréal Award for Best New Talent in Spanish Cinema | — | Won [2] |
| 2011 | Berlin International Film Festival | Shooting Star | The Hidden Face | Won [3] |
| 2012 | Premios Macondo | Best Supporting Actress | La cara oculta | Won [3] |
| 2014 | Premios Unión de Actores y Actrices | Best Lead Actress | Ocho apellidos vascos | Nominated |
| 2015 | Premios Unión de Actores y Actrices | Best Lead Actress | Ahora o nunca | Nominated |
| 2022 | Silver Condor Awards | Best Actress | Limbo | Nominated [3] |
| 2023 | Premios Unión de Actores y Actrices | Best Actress in an International Production | Limbo | Nominated [3] |