Maria Pedraza

Maria Pedraza Morillo was born on January 26, 1996, in Madrid, Spain. She began her career as a classical dancer and model before being discovered through her Instagram account by film director Esteban Crespo. This discovery led to her acting debut in Crespo’s 2017 film, “Amar,” where she played the lead role of Laura. This early role marked the beginning of her transition into professional acting.

Pedraza gained international recognition through her work in television series acquired by Netflix. In 2017, she portrayed Alison Parker in the Spanish series “Money Heist,” which became a global phenomenon after its acquisition by Netflix. Following this success, she was cast in another Netflix original Spanish series, “Élite,” in 2018, taking on the role of Marina Nunier Osuna. These roles significantly elevated her public profile and established her as a prominent actress in both domestic and international markets. Her career progression has included diverse roles across film and television, demonstrating her range and adaptability as an actress.

Her filmography includes various projects such as “Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island?” (2019), “El verano que vivimos” (2020), “Polyamory for Dummies” (2021), “Ego” (2021), and “Dancing on Glass” (2022). She has continued to work on projects such as “Awareness” (2023), “The Courier” (2024), and television series like “Toy Boy” (2019–2021), “Bank Under Siege” (2024), and “The Famous Five” (2024). Pedraza also appeared in the music video for Myke Towers’ 2023 song, “Lala,” further showcasing her presence in popular culture.