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Itziar Castro i Rivadulla (14 February 1977 – 8 December 2023) was a Spanish actress known mainly for her role as Gоya Fernández in Locked Up and participating in films such as Champions or Skins, for which she was nominated to the Goya Award for Best New Actress.[1][2]

Key Information

Early life

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Itziar Castro i Rivadulla was born in Barcelona on 14 February 1977.[3][4]

Career

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Her professional career dates back to 2002, when she participated in the feature film Noche de fiesta. She landed her first role in a feature film in Unconscious (2003).[5] Later, she participated in fictional roles for both television and cinema, including in El cor de la ciutat or Algo que celebrar on television and in Blancanieves or La sexta alumna in cinema.[6] In 2017, she signed for the main cast of Eduardo Casanova's film Skins,[7] for which she was nominated for a Goya Award for Best New Actress and won the Actors and Actresses Union award in the same category.[8][9]

In 2018, she was part of the main cast of the television series Locked Up in the role of Goya Fernández, which earned her notoriety.[10] In addition, she participates in the feature films Matar a Dios[11] and Campeones, and made a cameo in the second season of Paquita Salas, portraying the stage manager of the Tarazona Festival. In July 2018, she signed on to play the acting teacher of the academy of Operación Triunfo 2018, replacing Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo.[12] On October 31, just over a month after the edition started, it was learned that the actress was leaving her job in the program, apparently a decision taken unilaterally by the program's management.[13]

In 2019, she participated in the feature films El cerro de los dioses by Daniel M. Caneiro[14] and ¿Qué te juegas? by Inés de León.[15] In 2020, she made a cameo in Woody Allen's film Rifkin's Festival and starred in the Fox España series Vis a vis: El Oasis,[16] as well as having a recurring role in the HBO Spain series One Way or Another as Choni.[17] She is also one of the protagonists of Historias lamentables, a film by Javier Fesser for Amazon Prime Video.[18] In December 2020, her signing was announced as the main character for the first Netflix musical series in Spain Once Upon a Time... Happily Never After directed by Manolo Caro.[19]

Death

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Castro died shortly after experiencing cardiorespiratory arrest at 2:00 a.m. on 8 December 2023, aged 46, in a municipal swimming pool of Lloret de Mar while rehearsing for a synchronised swimming performance.[5]

Filmography

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Film

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Feature films

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Year Title Character Directed by Ref.
2002 Noche de fiesta Extra Xavi Puebla
2004 Inconscientes Wet nurse Joaquín Oristrell
Las maletas de Tulse Luper 3 Frances Cotumely Peter Greenaway
2008 Pretextos Nurse Sílvia Munt
Sing for Darfur Woman Johan Kramer
2010 The Great Vazquez Wi-fi saleslady Óscar Aibar
2011 Águila Roja: la película Maid José Ramón Ayerra
2012 Rec 3: Génesis Lady with Pamela Paco Plaza
Blancanieves Tocinillo de cielo Pablo Berger
2013 Las brujas de Zugarramurdi 3D witch Álex de la Iglesia
2015 Transeúntes Woman Luis Aller
2016 La sexta alumna Anita Benja de la Rosa
2017 Pieles (Skins) Itziar Eduardo Casanova
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Matar a Dios Ana Caye Casas and Albert Pintó
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2018 Campeones Jesus's mother Javier Fesser
Escape from Marwin Ben's sister Jordi Castejón
2019 El cerro de los dioses Herself Daniel M. Caneiro
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¿Qué te juegas? [es] Rosita Inés de León
2020 Rifkin's Festival Woman in the garden Woody Allen
Asylum: Twisted Horror and Fantasy Tales Wife Carlos Goitia
Historias lamentables Ingrid Müller Javier Fesser
2021 ¡A todo tren! Destino Asturias Asturian farmgirl Santiago Segura
2022 La mesita del comedor Super friend[citation needed] Caye Casas
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2024 Lo carga el diablo Señora Bermúdez
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Short films

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  • Los Bermejo (Dir. José Fernández-Ark, 2018), secondary role.
  • Desaliento (Dir. Pinky Alonso, 2018), leading role.
  • RIP (Dir. Caye Casas and Albert Pintó, 2017), leading role.
  • Eat my shit (Dir. Eduardo Casanova, 2015), leading role.
  • La Colleja (Dir. Sergio Morcillo, 2019), leading role.

Television

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Series

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Year Title Cadena Character Duration Ref.
2004 El cor de la ciutat TV3 Sandra Pi 1 episode
2005 Hospital Central Telecinco Sara 1 episode
2006–08 El cor de la ciutat TV3 Bea Billars Secondary role
2007 Rumors Canal Nou Secretary Television movie
2009 Otra ciudad Wig shop keeper
Xadom Vimeo Marta 1 episode
2015 Algo que celebrar Antena 3 Louise 2 episodes
2017 Laia TV3 Lame woman Television movie
El crac Miriam Espinguet 1 episode
2018 Paquita Salas Netflix Awards councillor 1 episode
2018–19 Vis a vis (Locked Up) FOX España Goya Fernández Introduced in season 3
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2019 Terror y feria Flooxer Montse
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Vida perfecta Movistar+ Nurse 1 episode
2020 Vis a vis: El Oasis FOX España Goya Fernández 8 episodes
Válidas Flooxer Lawyer 1 episode
Benidorm Antena 3 Hotel client 1 episode
Por H o por B (One Way or Another) HBO España Choni
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2022 Érase una vez... pero ya no (Once Upon a Time... Happily Never After) Netflix Eloísa / Candela
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Programs

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Year Title Cadena Role
2018 Operación Triunfo TVE Teacher
2019 Todo es mentira Cuatro Collaborator
Viajando con Chester Guest

Accolades

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2018
 32nd Goya Awards Best New Actress Skins Nominated
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27th Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best New Actress Won
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2nd Fugaz Awards [es] Best Actress RIP Nominated
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References

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Itziar Castro i Rivadulla (14 February 1977 – 8 December 2023) was a Spanish actress, producer, and activist renowned for her role as the resilient inmate Goya Fernández in the acclaimed prison drama series Vis a vis (Locked Up, 2015–2019), which propelled her to international recognition, and for her outspoken advocacy against fatphobia and in support of the LGBT community. Born in , , Castro began her acting career in 2002 with the film Noche de fiesta and steadily built a diverse portfolio across television, film, and theater, often portraying complex, body-positive characters that challenged societal norms. Her breakthrough performance came in Eduardo Casanova's 2017 dark Pieles (Skins), where she played a woman with a facial deformity; the role earned her a nomination for Best New Actress at the 2018 Premios Goya, Spain's most prestigious film awards, as well as a win for Best New Actress from the Unión de Actores y Actrices. Other notable film credits include the zombie horror [REC] 3: Genesis (2012), the sports drama Campeones (Champions, 2018), Woody Allen's (2020), and the fairy tale reimagining (, 2012), showcasing her versatility in genres from horror to . On television, beyond Vis a vis, Castro appeared in popular series such as Paquita Salas (season 2, 2018), El desorden que dejas (The Mess You Leave Behind, 2020), and Hospital Central, while also venturing into directing with her short film La cita, which premiered on 13 October 2023. As an activist, she became an icon of diversity in Spain, using her platform to combat body shaming and promote inclusivity, particularly after facing online harassment for sharing body-positive images, and she was a vocal supporter of women's rights and the LGTBI collective. Castro's life ended tragically at age 46 from cardiorespiratory arrest while rehearsing a synchronized swimming routine in a municipal pool in Lloret de Mar, Girona, Catalonia, where she had been preparing for a theatrical production.

Early life and education

Family background and childhood

Itziar Castro i Rivadulla was born on 14 February 1977 in , , . She was raised in a of Galician origins, reflecting a blend of regional heritages within her Catalan upbringing. Her , Lucía Rivadulla, played a significant role in her early life, instilling values amid the family's cultural roots. Castro spent her childhood and teenage years in the vibrant urban environment of , a city known for its rich cultural and artistic scene that shaped her formative experiences. During this period, she faced challenges including related to her body size, enduring insults and physical confrontations from peers. Despite these hardships, she demonstrated resilience and , serving as class delegate and emerging as a figure of influence among her contemporaries. These early encounters in her home environment contributed to her developing sense of self amid the diverse, dynamic backdrop of Catalan society.

Training in performing arts

Itziar Castro began her engagement with the in childhood through classes, which she took under the guidance of a neighbor who taught at Barcelona's Institut del Teatre. At the age of 10, inspired by a performance of Mar i cel, she expressed a strong desire to pursue and musical theater, marking an early pivot from other interests like . By age 15, Castro started participating in amateur theater productions in her hometown of Corbera de Llobregat, providing her initial practical exposure to stage performance. She soon transitioned to formal training, enrolling in the newly founded in in 1994 as part of its first cohort; the school, established by actors Àngels Gonyalons and Ricard Reguant, emphasized comprehensive skills in acting, singing, and dance for musical theater. To focus on this path, she left traditional schooling during her bachillerato years, with her parents' support, honing her abilities in a structured environment that bridged her youthful interests to professional preparation. Castro's time at Escuela Memory, spanning her late teens into early twenties, developed her versatility across performance disciplines, laying the groundwork for her entry into professional musical theater around age 20. This period in Barcelona's vibrant cultural scene refined her voice, movement, and interpretive skills, transforming personal passion into disciplined artistry.

Professional career

Television roles

Castro began her television career with minor roles in Spanish series during the mid-2000s. She appeared as Sandra Pi in a 2004 episode of the long-running drama El cor de la ciutat on TV3, and later portrayed Bea Billars in multiple episodes from 2006 to 2008 in the same series. In 2005, she guest-starred as Sara in an episode of the medical drama Hospital Central on Telecinco. Her breakthrough came with the prison drama Vis a vis (known internationally as Locked Up), where she played the recurring role of Goya Fernández, a resilient and outspoken inmate, starting in season 3 from 2018 to 2019 on Antena 3 and FOX España. This performance, which showcased her ability to portray complex, marginalized characters, elevated her profile in Spanish television. She reprised the role in the spin-off miniseries Vis a vis: El Oasis in 2020, appearing in all eight episodes as Goya navigates survival outside prison. Following her success in Vis a vis, Castro took on diverse guest and supporting roles in various series. In 2019, she appeared as Montse, a figure, in the horror-comedy anthology Terror y feria on Flooxer. That same year, she guest-starred as an analytical nurse in an episode of the comedy-drama Vida perfecta on +. In 2020, she had brief appearances as a in the comedy Válidas on Flooxer and as a hotel client in the Benidorm on Atresplayer Premium. Castro continued with more prominent television work in the early 2020s. She portrayed Choni, a bold and humorous character, in the comedy series Por H o por B (internationally ), appearing across multiple episodes from 2020 to 2023 on Atresplayer Premium. In 2022, she played the dual roles of Eloísa and Candela in the Netflix fantasy miniseries Erase una vez... pero ya no tanto (known as ), contributing to its exploration of love and themes. In 2023, she appeared in the second season of the comedy series Machos Alfa on . These roles highlighted her versatility in blending , comedy, and genre elements up until her final projects in 2023.

Film roles

Itziar Castro made her debut in 2002 with Noche de fiesta, directed by Xavi Puebla, where she appeared in a supporting role amid the film's chaotic depiction of a gone awry. This early credit marked her entry into Spanish cinema, though her roles remained modest in the following years. Castro gained prominence in the early through genre-spanning performances. In , she portrayed the elegant Señora con Pamela in the [REC] 3: Genesis, directed by , contributing to the film's tense wedding-zombie chaos with a memorable, doomed socialite character. That same year, she played Tocinillo de cielo in Pablo Berger's silent black-and-white Blancanieves, a role that highlighted her expressive physicality in the story's dramatic exploration of betrayal and resilience set in 1920s . Her versatility extended to comedy-horror in 2013's Las brujas de Zugarramurdi (Witching & Bitching), directed by Álex de la Iglesia, where she embodied a 3D witch in the film's wild, heist narrative. The mid-2010s brought breakthrough opportunities that showcased Castro's range in character-driven stories. In 2017, she starred as the titular Itziar in Eduardo Casanova's debut feature Pieles (Skins), a poignant anthology on and societal norms; her raw, transformative performance earned her a Goya Award nomination for Best New Actress. Also in 2017, Castro delivered a nuanced portrayal of Ana, a devout mother grappling with faith and loss, in Caye Casas and Albert Pintó's existential drama Killing God (Matar a Dios). She continued exploring emotional depth in 2018's (Campeones), directed by , as the supportive Madre de Jesús in this uplifting sports about a team of players with intellectual disabilities. By the early 2020s, Castro's film work reflected her international appeal and comedic timing. In Woody Allen's 2020 ensemble , she made a brief but vivid appearance as the Lady in Garden, adding to the film's satirical take on cinema and relationships during the Film Festival. Throughout her career, these roles across horror, , and comedy underscored her ability to embody complex, often marginalized women with authenticity and depth.

Teaching and other professional activities

In 2018, Itziar Castro served as the acting coach for the Spanish reality television program Operación Triunfo, replacing Javier Ambrossi and Javier Calvo in July of that year. Her tenure was short-lived, ending abruptly on October 31 after the sixth gala when producers dismissed her, stating that she had not met the expected objectives for the role. The decision sparked public backlash and controversy, with critics accusing the program of mishandling the situation and undermining her contributions to the contestants' training. Beyond acting, Castro took on production responsibilities, notably as an associate producer for the 2017 horror-comedy film Killing God (Matar a Dios), directed by Caye Casas and Albert Pintó. In this behind-the-scenes capacity, she contributed to the film's development, which explored themes of and through four interconnected stories. Castro also engaged in stage work, creating and performing the one-woman poetic-theatrical concert Con el corazón por delante starting in late 2022. Adapted from her poetry book of the same title, the production blended recitation, music, projections, and theatrical elements to narrate personal experiences of love and heartbreak; it toured venues including Teatro Español in and Matadero through 2023. Her longstanding hobby of intersected with her professional life in 2023, when she was rehearsing for a performance-based show incorporating the discipline. Castro had previously celebrated the sport publicly, dubbing herself the "boya olímpica" in 2012 after presenting Spain's national team ahead of Olympics, highlighting her admiration for its physical demands.

Activism and personal life

Advocacy against fatphobia

Itziar Castro actively challenged fatphobia through posts that celebrated body diversity and directly confronted . In September 2019, she shared a video of herself dancing in a as a tribute to singer , which drew criticism accusing her of "promoting " and endangering by not addressing her weight. Castro responded by emphasizing her personal experiences with struggles, including overcoming childhood related to her weight and a facial , while advocating for acceptance without apology. Her posts often highlighted that visibility of plus-size bodies counters societal prejudices, garnering support from followers who praised her confidence as inspirational. Castro frequently engaged in media discussions to address fatphobia within the industry, clarifying misconceptions about and representation. In a 2022 interview, she stated, "Ser feliz y tener una talla diferente no significa que hagas apología de la obesidad," critiquing assumptions that plus-size individuals promote unhealthy lifestyles simply by existing publicly. She explained her own condition of , noting, "No todas las gordas estamos gordas por comer," to dismantle the narrative that equates fatness solely with poor choices. On programs like El Intermedio, Castro discussed barriers for plus-size actors, revealing that casting often required explicit mentions of size, limiting opportunities beyond stereotypes. These appearances positioned her as a vocal critic of industry biases, urging broader inclusion of diverse body types in Spanish media. Her visibility as a plus-size actress in roles such as Goya in Vis a vis (Locked Up) amplified representation issues, allowing her to highlight how such characters challenge norms without reducing performers to their size. Castro remarked in interviews that early career calls focused on her body, but later opportunities recognized her talent holistically, stating, "No sólo soy gorda, también soy actriz." This role, among others, contributed to greater on-screen diversity in Spanish television, influencing perceptions of fat bodies in entertainment. Post-2023 analyses have underscored Castro's enduring influence on fat activism in , portraying her as an icon whose work sparked renewed conversations on body discrimination. Academic studies, such as those examining responses to her life, note her militancy elevated awareness of fatphobia as structural bias in media and society, inspiring ongoing advocacy efforts. While her impact is most pronounced in , it has resonated in Latin American discussions on , reinforcing calls for inclusive representation across the region.

Support for LGBT rights and other causes

Itziar Castro was an outspoken advocate for LGBT rights in Spain, openly identifying as a and leveraging her public profile to enhance visibility for the LGTBI collective. She emphasized the necessity of representation, stating in a 2023 interview, "Lo que no se visibiliza no existe," while calling for more LGTBI role models in , , and media to combat invisibility and discrimination. In 2019, Castro received the Plumas Award from the Federación Estatal de Lesbianas, Gais, Trans y Bisexuales (FELGTB) for her contributions to the community, particularly her resilient responses to lesbophobic and misogynistic attacks. She actively participated in pride events, serving as the pregonera at Pride in 2019, where she kissed Mayor in a symbolic act of solidarity, and appearing topless at Pride in 2023 to honor activist Rocío Saiz, whose performance had been censored by authorities, while questioning, "¿Por qué dan tanto miedo nuestras tetas?" Castro also confronted homophobia publicly, as in 2019 when she responded to a heterosexual couple's misguided claim of "heterophobia" by tweeting, "El día que por ser heterosexual os peguen, maten, encierren en la cárcel... entonces podréis reivindicar," underscoring the tangible violences faced by the LGTBI community. Her alliances included collaborations with FELGTB and support for figures like Saiz, amplifying calls for protections against hate crimes and censorship in the entertainment industry. Beyond LGBT advocacy, Castro championed women's rights through a staunch feminist lens, declaring, "Si tú no eres machista, eres feminista," and urging collective action against gender discrimination. She joined the November 25, 2023, march in Madrid against machista violence alongside politicians Irene Montero and Ione Belarra, advocating for immediate denunciations with the plea, "No esperemos a que nos maten." Castro supported survivors like Rocío Carrasco, stating, "He apoyado a Rocío y a cualquier mujer que esté pasando por violencia física o verbal," and called on men to engage in the struggle, noting Spain's alarming rate of one woman killed every three hours by such violence. Her feminist efforts extended to campaigns, including starring in the 2018 #Noshemosportadomal Christmas spot for Vis a vis, which celebrated women's defiance of patriarchal norms, and participating in an 8M tertulia organized by Público in 2021 to discuss gender equality. In 2018, she asserted that ending machismo required women to "coger las riendas y tomar lugares de poder," reflecting her broader push for empowerment and institutional change in Spain's entertainment and political spheres.

Death and legacy

Circumstances of death

Itziar Castro died on 8 December 2023, at the age of 46, in , . She suffered a cardiorespiratory while participating in light tests and rehearsals for a performance at the municipal covered in the town. The event was a charity gala organized in collaboration with the Kallípolis club, where Castro was working alongside Anna Tarrés, the former coach of the Spanish national swim team and current of the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation. Castro reportedly felt unwell during the rehearsal and was immediately attended to by emergency services present at the scene. Despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead shortly thereafter due to the cardiorespiratory arrest. Official reports from local authorities and medical responders confirmed the cause as a sudden medical event, with no indications of foul play or external factors involved.

Tributes and posthumous recognition

Following the announcement of Itziar Castro's death on December 8, 2023, numerous colleagues, fans, and public figures expressed profound grief and admiration for her contributions to and . The cast of Vis a Vis, where she portrayed the iconic Goya Fernández, released a heartfelt video tribute on December 15, 2023, in which actors including , , , and Laura Baena recited verses from Castro's poem "Marea Amarilla" in her poetry collection Con el corazón por delante, emphasizing her enduring spirit and the "yellow tide" of solidarity she inspired. platforms saw widespread campaigns using hashtags like #ItziarCastro and #MareaAmarilla to share memories of her roles and advocacy against fatphobia, with fans and activists highlighting her fearless authenticity. A private funeral was held on December 10, 2023, in , attended by family, friends, and fellow actors, where her mother, Lucía Rivadulla, delivered an emotional eulogy describing her daughter as a "fighter" whose light would continue to shine. On December 13, 2023, her representation agency Bedelka Talent organized a posthumous at the Red Fish Restaurant in , drawing politicians like former Minister of Equality , who praised Castro's role in amplifying marginalized voices, and industry peers who shared anecdotes of her warmth and resilience. In early 2024, tributes continued with significant institutional recognition. On January 9, 2024, the Spanish Ministry of Culture awarded Castro the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes posthumously, honoring her as an of cinema and television who broke barriers in representation; her mother accepted the medal on November 27, 2024, during a ceremony at the Royal Palace, where Queen Letizia offered a consoling embrace amid applause from attendees. The 38th on February 10, 2024, included her in the "In Memoriam" segment, alongside figures like , underscoring her impact on Spanish cinema. Memorial events in 2024 further celebrated her legacy. The feminist theater company ACCIÓN COMADRES staged a dedicated on , , in , incorporating elements of her into their political . The 27th Festival de paid homage on March 7, , at the Centro Cultural María Victoria Atienza, screening her final short film L@ Cita (2023), featuring a video montage of Vis a Vis cast members reading her poem "Marea Amarilla," and a musical tribute with performances by Rocío Saiz and Mané López; her mother and partner Cecilia Gressa spoke, with Rivadulla noting, "Since December, the sky has a star that shines differently." Marking the first anniversary of her death, friends and colleagues organized an intimate homage in December 2024, described as a "significant act" to reflect on her life's influence, though details remained private to honor her circle. In 2025, the enduring impact of Castro's work and was evident at the fifth edition of the Fantboi International Fantastic Film Festival in , where the inaugural Itziar Castro Award was presented on June 26, 2025, to director Rocío Mesa for her "powerful female voice" in fantasy cinema, recognizing Castro's trailblazing presence in genre storytelling and . No unreleased projects featuring Castro have been announced as of late 2025, but her archival short films and poetry continue to be showcased in festivals, perpetuating discussions of her activism's lasting resonance.

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleRole
2002Noche de fiestaCliente discoteca
2004InconscientesAma de cría
2004Frances Cotumely
2008PretextosEnfermera
2011Sirvienta
2012[REC]³ GénesisSeñora con pamela
2012Tocinillo de cielo
2013Las brujas de ZugarramurdiCarmen
2013StockholmEva
2016La sexta alumnaAnita
2017PielesItziar
2017Matar a DiosAna
2018CampeonesMadre de Jesús
2018El pactoMaría
2019La collejaAna
2020Asilo: Historias de horror y fantasía retorcidasMujer (segment "RIP")
2020Lady in Garden
2024Daniela Forever
Notable feature films in which Castro appeared include Skins (2017), where she played a lead role, and (2018), a sports comedy-drama.

Short films

Itziar Castro appeared in several short films throughout her career, often taking on leading or supporting roles that showcased her versatility in independent Spanish cinema. Her earliest known role was as Dolors in Gente cerca (2013), directed by Sergio Colmenar, a 19-minute drama exploring interpersonal dynamics. In 2015, she played the waitress (Camarera) in Eat My Shit, a 3-minute satirical short directed by , which addressed themes of and through absurd humor. Castro portrayed the central female character, Mujer, in RIP (2017), a 16-minute horror-comedy directed by Caye Casas and Albert Pintó, where she prepared a meticulous in a remote village. The following year, she appeared as Carmen in Los Bermejo (2018), a comedy short directed by José Fernández-Ark, focusing on an elderly couple's domino obsession. Also in 2018, Castro took the leading role in Desaliento, a 7-minute drama directed by Pinky Alonso, depicting a couple's hidden secrets and emotional strain. In 2022, she starred in and directed La Soledad, a that marked her expansion into behind-the-camera work while maintaining an acting presence. Her final short film appearance was in L@ Cita (2023), which she also directed, playing the lead role of Itziar in this challenging LGBTQ+ stereotypes.

Television

Itziar Castro's television career spanned guest appearances, recurring roles in series, and participation in reality programs, primarily in Spanish productions from 2018 onward. She gained prominence through her work in prison drama series and musical , often portraying complex, outspoken characters.
Year(s)TitleRoleNotes
2005Sara in 1 episode ("Baño de sales")
2018Operación TriunfoActing teacher ; served as professor of interpretation for the first five weeks before being replaced.
2018Regidora in 1 episode (season 2)
2018–2019Vis a vis (Locked Up)Goya FernándezRecurring role as a violent across 16 episodes in seasons 3–5; her portrayal of the tough, loyal character marked a in her .
2019Terror y feriaMontse in 1 episode of the horror anthology series.
2019–2021Vida perfectaEnfermeraGuest role in 1 episode.
2020Clienta hotel in 1 episode of the comedy series.
2020Vis a vis: El OasisGoya Fernández spin-off; appeared in all 8 episodes as the same character from the original series.
2020–2023Por H o por B ()ChoniRecurring role in 10 episodes of the comedy series.
2022Érase una vez... pero ya no (Once Upon a Time... Happily Never After)Candela; appeared in all 6 episodes as a key character in the musical fantasy narrative.
2022–presentMachos AlfaOlgaRecurring role in 6 episodes of the comedy series.

Accolades

Award nominations

Itziar Castro received several nominations from Spanish and international awards bodies for her performances in film and short films prior to 2023. These recognitions highlighted her emerging talent in roles that often challenged conventional beauty standards and explored complex character dynamics. In 2018, Castro was nominated for the Goya Award for Best New Actress for her role as Lia in the feature film Pieles (Skins), directed by , which marked a breakthrough in her career. That same year, she earned a for at the 2nd Premios Fugaz for her performance in the RIP (R.I.P.), directed by Albert Pintó and Caye Casas. In 2019, Castro received a for in a - International Competition at the CinEuphoria Awards for her role in the short film Despondency (Desánimo).

Awards won

Itziar Castro received several accolades throughout her career, recognizing her performances in film and her contributions to Spanish cinema, particularly in roles that challenged societal norms around body image and diversity. Her wins spanned independent film festivals and national industry awards, highlighting her breakthrough in the late 2010s. Posthumously, she was honored for her overall impact on the arts.
YearAwardCategoryWorkNotes
2018Premios de la Unión de Actores y ActricesMejor actriz revelación de cinePielesFor her role as Itziar, marking her emergence as a leading actress in Spanish cinema. []https://www.aisge.es/premios-union-de-actores-2018
2017Sitges Film FestivalAudience Award (film)Killing God (Matar a Dios)Shared film award for her starring role as Ana, contributing to the film's popularity at the international fantasy festival. []https://alhena.cat/en/our-work/killing-god
2018Buenos Aires Rojo Sangre (International Horror Film Festival)Best ActressKilling God (Matar a Dios)Recognized for her portrayal of Ana in the dark comedy-drama. []https://alhena.cat/en/our-work/killing-god
2018Fantaspoa International Fantastic Film FestivalBest Actress (tie)Killing God (Matar a Dios)Tied win for her performance, celebrated at the Brazilian genre festival. []https://rue-morgue.com/fantaspoa-festival-announces-award-winners-and-new-distribution-outfit/
2018Festival Internacional de Cine de ZaragozaPremio CIMA (Best Actress)RIP (short film)Awarded by the Asociación de Mujeres Cineastas y de Medios Audiovisuales for her role in the horror short. []https://cimamujerescineastas.es/itziar-castro-premio-cima-en-el-23-festival-de-zaragoza/
2023Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes—Career achievementPosthumous honor from the Spanish Ministry of Culture for her contributions to performing arts and advocacy. []https://www.lamoncloa.gob.es/serviciosdeprensa/notasprensa/cultura/paginas/2024/271124-medallas-oro-bellas-artes.aspx
2024IV Festival de Cine de NoveldaPremio a Mejor cortometraje LGTBIQ+L@ cita (short film)Posthumous award for the film she wrote, directed, produced, and starred in, focusing on queer themes. []https://www.informacion.es/cultura/2024/07/10/itziar-castro-premio-postumo-festival-novelda-105443924.html

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