Community hub
0 subscribers8 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Nora Navas.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Nora Navas
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
Nora Navas García (born 24 April 1975) is a Spanish actress.
Key Information
Biography
[edit]Navas was born on 24 April 1975 in Barcelona.[1] She has a distinguished and prolific career, ranging from theater to film, through TV movies and series. Her performance in Black Bread (2010) earned her the Silver Shell in the San Sebastián International Film Festival, the Gaudí Award,[2] and the Goya Award.
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Un banc al parc as | Susanna | ||
| 2003 | Cualquiera | Sandra | ||
| 2006 | Lo bueno de llorar | |||
| 2006 | Las vidas de Celia (Celia's Lives) | Marta | [3] | |
| 2010 | Pa negre (Black Bread) | Florència | [3] | |
| 2012 | Dictado (Childish Games) | Beatriz | [4] | |
| 2012 | Miel de naranjas (Orange Honey) | Miel | [5] | |
| 2013 | Tots volem el millor per a ella (We All Want What's Best for Her) | Geni | [3] | |
| 2014 | Tres mentiras | Violeta | ||
| 2015 | Felices 140 (Happy 140) | Martina | [3] | |
| 2015 | The Invisible Artery | Carme | ||
| 2016 | Rumbos (Night Tales) | María | [3] | |
| 2018 | Durante la tormenta (Mirage) | Clara Medina | [3] | |
| 2019 | Dolor y gloria (Pain and Glory) | Mercedes | [3] | |
| 2020 | Adú | Carmen | [3] | |
| 2020 | La vampira de Barcelona (The Barcelona Vampiress) | Enriqueta Martí | [6] | |
| 2021 | Libertad | Teresa | [7] | |
2023 |
Unicornios (Unicorns) | Mercè |
TV movies
[edit]- Trenhotel as Carmen (2007)
- Más que hermanos as Marta (2005)
- Mirage as Clare (2018)
Television series
[edit]- El Cor de la Ciutat as Anna (2006–2007)
- Jet lag (2006)
- Porca Misèria as Marta (2005–2006)
- Ventdelplà as Laura (2005)
- Pagats per riure (2001)
- Crims (2000)
- Programa más o menos multiplicado o dividido (1996)
Theatre
[edit]- Assaigs oberts: A partir de la màquina Hamlet, Heiner Müller (2003)
- Fuera de cuadro (2003)
- 4d òptic (2003)
- Les tres germanes as Irina (2004) (Three sisters)
- Calígula as Mucius' wife (2004)
- Tennessee (2006)
- La fam (2006)
- La casa de Bernarda Alba (2009)
Accolades
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Tomás, Helena (12 February 2022). "Nora Navas: 'chica Almodóvar', mujer decidida y el amor de su vida". Vanitatis – via El Confidencial.
- ^ "Pa negre, gran guanyador dels premis Gaudí" (in Catalan). Vilaweb. 18 January 2011.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Filmografía". Diario Sur. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ^ ""El dictat" a "Cinema de mitjanit"". Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. 12 March 2018.
- ^ Zorrilla, Mikel (1 June 2012). "Estrenos de cine | 1 de junio | El otro regreso de Blancanieves". Espinof.
- ^ "S'estrena el thriller d'època i coproducció de TV3 "La vampira de Barcelona"". Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. 22 December 2021.
- ^ Rivera, Alfonso (8 July 2021). "Crítica: Libertad". Cineuropa.
- ^ "Nora Navas, Concha de Plata en San Sebastián por su papel en 'Pa negre'". Última Hora. 25 September 2010.
- ^ "'Pa Negre', gran triunfadora en los Gaudí con 13 galardones". El Mundo. 18 January 2011.
- ^ "Goya.- Nora Navas, premio a la Mejor Interpretación Femenina Protagonista por su papel en 'Pa negre'". Europa Press. 14 February 2011.
- ^ "'Una familia en Tokio' gana la Espiga de Oro al Mejor Largometraje en la Seminci". Cadena SER. 26 October 2013.
- ^ Agudo, Jesús (28 January 2014). "Lista de ganadores de los Premios Feroz 2014". ecartelera.
- ^ Rodríguez, Delia (3 February 2014). ""La plaga" y "Los últimos días" triunfa en los premios Gaudí del cine catalán (VÍDEO)". HuffPost.
- ^ "Todos los ganadores de los Goya 2014". Antena 3. 9 February 2014.
- ^ Gómez Alberdi, Pedro (19 January 2016). "Lista de ganadores de los premios Feroz 2016". ecartelera.
- ^ Gil Conesa, Amanda (1 February 2016). "Lista de ganadores de los Premios Gaudí 2016". ecartelera.
- ^ Gil Conesa, Amanda (6 February 2016). "Lista completa de ganadores de los Goya 2016". ecartelera.
- ^ "'Los días que vendrán' y 'La hija de un ladrón' conquistan los Gaudí 2020". Cine con Ñ. 20 January 2020.
- ^ ""La vampira de Barcelona" i "Las niñas" guanyen els principals Premis Gaudí". 3/24. 20 March 2021 – via Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals.
- ^ "Premios Goya 2022: listado completo de ganadores". Diez Minutos. 12 February 2022.
- ^ "Los Gaudí encumbran a Neus Ballús y Clara Roquet por 'Sis dies corrents' y 'Libertad'". Cine con Ñ. 7 March 2022.
- ^ Abenia, Enrique (26 January 2025). "Palmarés completo de los Premios Feroz 2025: 'Salve María' emerge entre 'Casa en llamas', 'Querer' y Almodóvar". Cinemanía – via 20minutos.es.
- ^ Blanes, P.; Romero, José M. (5 November 2025). "Premios Forqué 2025 | 'Sorda' y 'Los domingos' lideran las nominaciones en cine y 'Poquita fe' en series". Cadena SER.
External links
[edit]
Nora Navas
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Biography
Early life
Nora Navas García was born on April 24, 1975, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.[1] She grew up in the vibrant cultural environment of post-Franco Catalonia during the 1970s and 1980s, a period marked by the resurgence of Catalan identity and artistic expression following decades of repression under the dictatorship. From a young age, Navas displayed an interest in the performing arts, enjoying dancing and participating in local spectacles, as well as immersing herself in reading and attending theater performances.[6] Her family background in Barcelona supported her early inclinations, with her parents encouraging her to pursue paths that brought her happiness, fostering a nurturing atmosphere for her creative development.[6] Navas studied humanities during her education, which aligned with her growing passion for storytelling.[6] Specific details about formal training institutions prior to her professional entry are limited in public records, though she later pursued acting studies at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona.[7]Personal life
Nora Navas married her partner, Néstor, in 2018 during a romantic ceremony attended by close colleagues, including actresses Maribel Verdú and Silvia Abril, who publicly congratulated the couple on social media.[8] Navas has openly expressed her affection and commitment to Néstor through social media, notably sharing an Instagram post on their first anniversary reflecting on the vows: "Hace un año que nos dijimos que sí y te lo daría cada minuto de cada día de cada año."[8] In her personal life, Navas maintains a degree of privacy regarding extended family matters, though she has mentioned having a teenage daughter named Luara (born c. 2007), with whom she discusses topics like media influences on youth.[9][10][11] As of 2022, despite her demanding career, Navas cherished limited free time spent with Néstor on nature walks and self-care routines, such as regular visits to her esthetician, which she occasionally shared on Instagram to highlight moments of relaxation and well-being.[8]Career
Theatre career
After training at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona, where she honed her skills in acting techniques, Navas transitioned to structured stage work, establishing herself in the vibrant Catalan theatre scene through collaborations with prominent directors and ensembles. Her initial years emphasized ensemble experiences in intimate venues, building a foundation in both classical adaptations and contemporary Catalan plays. A pivotal early role came in 2004 when Navas portrayed Mucius' wife in Albert Camus' Calígula, directed by Ramón Simó at the Teatre Romea in Barcelona, showcasing her ability to embody complex supporting characters in intense dramatic narratives.[12] The following year, she took on the lead role of Irina in Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters (Les tres germanes), directed by Ariel García Valdés at the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya (TNC), a production that highlighted her emotional depth and versatility in interpreting Chekhovian longing and familial tension alongside co-stars Laura Conejero and Emma Vilarasau.[13] These performances underscored her growing presence in Barcelona's theatre landscape, where she frequently worked with Catalan-language ensembles to revive canonical works. By 2009, Navas had evolved into more prominent roles, playing Martirio in Federico García Lorca's La casa de Bernarda Alba, directed by Lluís Pascual at the TNC, a production that explored themes of repression and female solidarity in a stark rural setting.[14] Her career continued to flourish with contributions to high-profile stagings, such as Elizabeth Proctor in Arthur Miller's The Crucible (Las brujas de Salem), directed by Andrés Lima at the Centro Dramático Nacional in 2017, demonstrating her command of historical drama and moral ambiguity.[15] That same year, she appeared in another Lorca adaptation, Bodas de sangre, directed by Oriol Broggi for La Perla 29 company, further illustrating her prolific output in classical Spanish theatre while adapting to innovative directorial visions.[16] Navas' theatre work reflects a trajectory from supporting ensemble parts to leading interpretations, often in collaborations with Barcelona-based institutions like the TNC and independent groups, emphasizing her adaptability across classical texts by authors like Chekhov, Camus, Lorca, and Miller, as well as contemporary Catalan pieces. Her sustained involvement has enriched the local scene, blending rigorous character studies with physical and vocal demands unique to live performance. In 2025, she participated in the staged reading Si vostre amor no em mata, based on works by Simone Weil, Euràlia d'Anzizu, and Santa Teresa.[17]Film career
Nora Navas transitioned from her theatre background to film in the late 2000s, taking on minor supporting roles in Spanish productions that honed her dramatic presence before larger opportunities arose.[1] Her early screen appearances included small parts in features like Retorno a Hansala (2008), where she contributed to ensemble narratives exploring migration and identity, laying the groundwork for her emergence in Catalan cinema. Navas achieved her breakthrough with the role of Florència, a resilient mother grappling with poverty and suspicion in post-Civil War rural Catalonia, in Agustí Villaronga's Black Bread (2010). This performance marked her as a compelling interpreter of emotionally layered women enduring societal hardships. Building on this, she starred as Geni, a former athlete rebuilding her life after a severe accident, in Mar Coll's We All Want What's Best for Her (2013), a dramedy examining family dynamics and personal reinvention in contemporary Spain.[18] These roles established her reputation for portraying complex female protagonists whose inner conflicts drive intimate, character-focused stories. In the late 2010s, Navas expanded her scope with the part of Mercedes, the devoted assistant to a fading director, in Pedro Almodóvar's Pain and Glory (2019), a collaboration that elevated her visibility on the international stage through its introspective exploration of aging and creativity.[19][20] She continued embodying multifaceted women in historical and social contexts, such as the notorious serial killer Enriqueta Martí in Lluís Danés's The Barcelona Vampiress (2020), delving into early 20th-century Barcelona's underbelly.[21] In Clara Roquet's Libertad (2021), Navas played Teresa, a mother confronting generational divides and economic decline in a coming-of-age tale set against Catalonia's rural-urban tensions.[22][23] Her recent work sustains this thematic emphasis on women's psychological depth and relational intricacies. As Mercè, a mother navigating her daughter's unconventional romantic choices, in Àlex Lora's Unicorns (2023), Navas highlighted intergenerational clashes within polyamorous and feminist frameworks.[24][25] In 2025, she leads as Eva, a middle-aged woman abandoning routine for a quest for passion and self-discovery, in Cesc Gay's My Friend Eva, further cementing her impact on Spanish cinema's portrayal of evolving female agency.[26][5] She also starred as Agnès in the short film Ofegat en vi novell (2025), directed by Bernat Roqué.[27] Through these films, Navas has become a pivotal figure in depicting the nuances of Catalan and broader Spanish women's experiences, blending personal vulnerability with societal critique.[28]Television career
Nora Navas began her television career in the mid-2000s with guest and recurring roles in Catalan series produced for TV3, marking her entry into episodic formats focused on everyday dramas. She portrayed Marta in the comedy-drama Porca Misèria (2004–2007), appearing in 13 episodes that explored interpersonal relationships in a Barcelona neighborhood.[29] Her role as Anna in El cor de la ciutat (2000–2009), a long-running soap opera, spanned 2006–2007 across 204 episodes, where she depicted a complex family member navigating personal and community conflicts.[30] Additional early appearances included episodes of Jet Lag (2001–), a series about young women in Barcelona, and the TV movie Trenhotel (2007), in which she played Carmen, a character central to a suspenseful train-bound narrative.[31] These initial roles established her versatility in shorter, character-driven TV stories, often blending humor and emotional depth. By the late 2010s, Navas transitioned to more prominent supporting parts in high-profile thrillers and dramas, leveraging her growing film recognition to secure roles in prestige television. In the time-bending thriller Mirage (2018), also known as Durante la tormenta, she portrayed Clare, a key figure in a narrative involving temporal anomalies and family secrets, contributing to the series' exploration of psychological tension within a limited episodic structure. This period highlighted her adaptability to TV's concise formats, where she excelled in genres like drama and thriller, often in co-productions emphasizing Catalan and Spanish themes. In recent years, Navas has taken on leading supporting roles in acclaimed miniseries and limited series, solidifying her presence in contemporary European television. She played Carmen Farad, the matriarch in a crime family saga, across all eight episodes of Los Farad (2023), a Prime Video thriller delving into 1980s arms trafficking. In La mesías (2023), a Movistar+ family thriller with musical elements, she appeared as Vicky in one pivotal episode. Her role as the empathetic educator Anaís in the Disney+ miniseries Yo, adicto (2024), based on a real-life therapist aiding addiction recovery, showcased her in a raw drama format, earning praise for its emotional authenticity.[32] Further milestones include Elvira de la Fuente, a maternal figure in the HBO thriller La última noche en Tremor (2024), spanning seven episodes of psychological suspense, and a supporting part in the comedy-drama Esto no es Suecia (2023), addressing modern parenting challenges. These projects reflect her shift from guest spots to integral ensemble roles in international co-productions, demonstrating proficiency in thriller and dramatic genres suited to TV's serialized brevity.Accolades
Film and theatre awards
Nora Navas achieved breakthrough recognition for her performance as the mother in Black Bread (2010), directed by Agustí Villaronga, which depicted the harsh realities of post-Civil War Catalonia. At the 58th San Sebastián International Film Festival, she received the Silver Shell for Best Actress, highlighting her nuanced portrayal of familial resilience amid repression.[33] This triumph was followed by further accolades in 2011, including the Goya Award for Best Actress from the Spanish Academy of Cinematographic Arts and Sciences, during the 25th ceremony where Black Bread secured nine awards overall.[34] She also won the Gaudí Award for Best Leading Actress from the Catalan Film Academy at its third edition, affirming her status in regional cinema.[35] Additionally, Navas shared the José María Forqué Award for Best Actress with Emma Suárez, presented by EGEDA to honor Spanish film excellence.[36] In subsequent years, Navas continued to earn honors for her film roles, demonstrating versatility in supporting capacities. She received a Goya nomination for Best Actress for Invisible (2013).[3] For her role in We All Want What's Best for Her (2013), directed by Mar Coll, she earned a Goya nomination for Best Supporting Actress, along with the CEC Medal for Best Actress from the Cinema Writers Circle Awards in 2014, recognizing her exploration of parental anxiety and generational shifts, and the Gaudí Award for Best Actress at the seventh edition in 2014.[3][37] For her depiction of a complex family matriarch in Libertad (2021), directed by Clara Roquet, she won the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 36th ceremony in 2022 and the CEC Award for Best Supporting Actress, contributing to the film's two total Goya wins.[38][3] She also received a Goya nomination for Best Supporting Actress for Pain and Glory (2019).[3]| Year | Award | Category | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | San Sebastián International Film Festival | Silver Shell - Best Actress | Black Bread |
| 2011 | Goya Awards | Best Actress | Black Bread |
| 2011 | Gaudí Awards | Best Actress | Black Bread |
| 2011 | José María Forqué Awards | Best Actress (shared) | Black Bread |
| 2014 | Cinema Writers Circle Awards (CEC) | Best Actress | We All Want What's Best for Her |
| 2014 | Gaudí Awards | Best Actress | We All Want What's Best for Her |
| 2022 | Cinema Writers Circle Awards (CEC) | Best Supporting Actress | Libertad |
| 2022 | Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Libertad |