Cinema and theatre Eduard Sola Profession: screenwriter Feroz, Gaudí, Goya and… Platino? If he wins it on the 27th of April, Eduard Sola would close an unforgettable awards season with his script for ‘A House on Fire’. “I’m immensely happy,” he admits, and with good reason.
Cinema and theatre Aislinn Derbez Ibero-American pride Mexican actress Aislinn Derbez will be one of the presenters of the 12th edition of the Platino Awards. Proud of this opportunity, she defends the growing influence of Ibero-American audiovisuals around the world.
Art Mariela Scafati The painting explorer When Mariela Scafati tackles a piece, exploration becomes the driving force behind her creative process. This Argentinian artist will be presenting one of her most iconic pieces at ARCOmadrid 2025: ‘Windows’.
Music Diana Navarro In style On a unique stage, at Teatro Real, and alongside a symphony orchestra, a flamenco troupe and dozens of guests, Diana Navarro celebrates the 20th anniversary of her first album: ‘No te olvides de mí’.
Cinema and theatre Greta Fernández The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far from the Tree Greta Fernández is the breakthrough actor of 2019, after winning the Concha de Plata Award at the San Sebastian Festival and being nominated for the Goya Award for her leading role in ‘A Thief’s Daughter’. Daughter of writer Esmeralda Berbel and actor Eduard Fernández, with whom she shares credits on the film, it was obvious that math wasn’t going to be her thing.
Fashion Pepa Salazar Empowerment, Sustainability and Anime The Valencia-born designer claims there is life for fashion beyond aesthetics. A good example is to be found in her collections, which draw from the present to send a message of social transformation.
Music Kase.O Rhythm, Rhyme, and Empathy In the last four years, rapper Kase.O has taken Spanish hip-hop to the top. The proof: over 20,000 copies sold of the album ‘El círculo’, a triumphal tour of Spain and Latin America, and several awards and nominations.
Sport Kepa Arrizabalaga The Keeper of La Roja Settled under the goalposts of Spain’s national football team, Kepa Arrizabalaga is preparing for his first big challenge as La Roja’s goalkeeper: Euro 2020. The Basque goalie doesn’t shy away from our questions and clears each of the topics we bring up, from his feelings towards the tournament to his life in London, with the same confidence as he shows under the goalposts of his club and the national team.
Art Fernando Vicente “Ideas are More Important than Skill” Madrid illustrator Fernando Vicente is a household name in Spanish illustration, with a career spanning several decades. Winner of three Awards of Excellence from the Society for News Design, his latest effort is a tribute to New York City through some of the icons that are part of our collective imagination when it comes to The Big Apple.
Cinema and theatre Rubén Olmo “Having an ego is great, as long as you know how to manage it” He started out dancing when he was a kid. And even though it hasn’t been an easy ride for him, Rubén Olmo can be proud of having reached the top, becoming the new the director of the Spanish National Ballet.