Laura Galán

Laura Galán is a Spanish actress who has quickly become one of the most compelling new talents in contemporary Iberian cinema. Born on 1 January 1986 in the historic city of Guadalajara, she originally pursued art‑history studies before discovering a deeper passion for performance, prompting her to enroll at the Arte 4 school in Madrid where she earned a diploma in Dramatic Art. Her formative years were rooted in the theatre, where she not only acted onstage but also gained valuable backstage experience as an assistant director, honing a versatile skill set that would later inform her screen work. Galán made her feature‑film debut in Terry Gilliam’s long‑awaited project The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018), an experience that introduced her to the demands of international productions. She continued to expand her repertoire with a supporting role in the genre‑blending Unknown Origins (2020), showcasing her ability to navigate both drama and speculative narratives. The breakthrough came in 2022 when she delivered a raw, magnetic performance as Sara in Piggy, a gritty coming‑of‑age thriller that earned her the prestigious Goya Award for Best New Actress, marking her as a standout figure among the new generation of Spanish performers. In 2023 she headlined the one‑shot revenge thriller One Night with Adela, playing a street sweeper whose quiet exterior masks fierce determination, further solidifying her reputation for choosing challenging, character‑driven projects. Most recently she joined the ensemble of the historical drama series Beguinas, adding television experience to her already diverse portfolio. Critics consistently praise Galán for her intense emotional honesty, nuanced physicality, and the fearless way she embraces complex female characters, making her an actor to watch as she continues to shape the landscape of modern Spanish cinema.