Paz Vega

Actor, Producer, Director

Birthdate: Jan 2, 1976

Birthplace: Seville, Seville, Andalucía, Spain

Paz Vega

A renowned international actress who has captivated audiences in Europe, North America, and Latin America with her talent and versatility in acting. After starting her career on the successful sitcom "Siete vidas", the Sevillian actress made the jump to the big screen with Julio Medem's "Sex and Lucia" in 2001, which earned her prestigious accolades as a breakthrough actress in Spain and the rest of Europe, including the Goya and the Chopard Trophy at the Cannes International Film Festival.

In 2006, Paz Vega took a significant step in her career by working in Hollywood, alongside director James L. Brooks, who invited her to co-star in "Spanglish" alongside Adam Sandler. This role allowed her to win the Best Breakthrough Actress award from the Phoenix Film Critics Society. Since then, she has worked with prestigious directors such as Pedro Almodóvar, Frank Miller, Danis Tanovic, Oliver Parker, Michelle Placido, and the Taviani Brothers, and has shared the screen with big names in international cinema such as Scarlett Johansson, Diego Luna, Jason Clarke, Andie MacDowell, Eva Mendes, Adrien Brody, Colin Farrell, and legendary actors such as Rob Lowe, Christopher Lee, Christopher Walken, Antonio Banderas, Morgan Freeman, Nicole Kidman, and Sylvester Stallone, to name a few. In 2022, Paz Vega starred in the comedy "A todo Tren 2", which achieved excellent results at the Spanish box office, becoming the third most-watched movie in the country. Additionally, that same year, Vega filmed "Luciérnagas en el Mozote", the first Hollywood movie made in El Salvador and produced by Bob Yari.

2023 has started exceptionally well for Paz Vega, who leads the cast of "Kaleidoscope" alongside Giancarlo Esposito, Tati Gabrielle, Rufus Sewell, and Jai Courtney, a new Netflix production produced by Ridley Scott that has already become a worldwide success. Additionally, Vega has ventured into directing and screenwriting, demonstrating her commitment and passion for the film industry and establishing herself as a multidisciplinary artist willing to continue surprising audiences. In short, Paz Vega is one of the most outstanding and recognized actresses in international cinema

Known For

Sex and Lucía
Sex and Lucía

(2001)

Spanglish
Spanglish

(2004)

Rita
Rita

(2024)

Kill the Messenger
Kill the Messenger

(2014)

Paz Vega Movies

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  • 2026 |

    Fireflies at El Mozote

    asAlma
  • 2024 |
    Aire, Just Breathe
  • 2024 |
    Rita
  • 2023 |
    Double Soul
  • 2022 |
    The Kids Are Alright 2
  • 2022 |
    There Are No Saints
  • 2021 |
    American Night
  • 2021 |
    The House of Snails
  • 2021 |
    Wetland
  • 2021 |

    Chasing Wonders

    asAdrianna
  • 2020 |

    The Bra

    asForgetful woman (Daria)
  • 2019 |
    ¡Ay, mi madre!
  • 2019 |

    Rambo: Last Blood

    asCarmen Delgado
  • 2017 |
    Acts of Vengeance
  • 2017 |

    13 Minutes

  • 2016 |
    Tales of an Immoral Couple
  • 2015 |
    All Roads Lead to Rome
  • 2014 |
    Grace of Monaco
  • 2014 |
    The Ignorance of Blood
  • 2013 |
    Demon Inside
  • 2011 |
    Cat Run
  • 2010 |
    Angel of Evil
  • 2010 |
    Burning Palms
  • 2010 |
    Don Mendo Rock ¿La venganza?
  • 2009 |
    Triage
  • 2009 |
    Not Forgotten
  • 2008 |
    The Human Contract
  • 2007 |
    The Lark Farm
  • 2007 |
    Theresa: The Body of Christ
  • 2006 |
    Fade to Black
  • 2006 |
    The Borgia
  • 2006 |
    10 Items or Less
  • 2004 |
    Say I Do
  • 2004 |
    Spanglish
  • 2002 |
    Novo
  • 2002 |
    The Other Side of the Bed
  • 2001 |
    Sex and Lucía
  • 2001 |
    Sólo mía
  • 1999 |
    Nobody Knows Anybody
  • 1999 |
    Zapping