Clara Lago

Clara Lago Grau was born on March 6, 1990, in Madrid, Spain. Her early exposure to creative fields through her graphic designer father and writer mother instilled an interest in the arts from a young age. At just eight years old, a family friend who worked as a television producer encouraged her to audition for a role, marking the beginning of her acting career. She quickly secured a part in the television series ‘Partners’ in 1998, followed by appearances in ‘Hospital Central’ in 2000.

Lago’s cinematic debut came in 2002 at the age of 12, when she took on the lead role in Imanol Uribe’s film ‘El viaje de Carol’ (Carol’s Journey). Her performance earned her a Goya Award nomination for Best New Actress, a significant recognition early in her career. Throughout the 2000s, she continued to build her filmography with roles in ‘La vida que te espera’ (2004), ‘Arena en los bolsillos’ (2006), ‘El club de los suicidas’ (2007), and ‘The Hanged Man’ (2008), alongside television series like ‘Lex’ (2008).

A turning point in Lago’s career was the 2011 psychological thriller ‘The Hidden Face,’ where her lead role garnered critical acclaim and further solidified her status. She also showcased her vocal talents on the film’s soundtrack. This success was followed by key roles in ‘I Want You’ (2012) and the commercially successful dystopian drama ‘The End’ (2012). Her mainstream breakthrough arrived with the 2014 comedy ‘Spanish Affair,’ which became the highest-grossing Spanish film of all time, further elevating her profile. She continued to work on major international productions like ‘The Commuter’ (2018) and most recently in ‘Gangs of Galicia’ (2024-2027), demonstrating her continued presence in both Spanish and global entertainment.