Sofía Espinosa

Sofía Espinosa Carrasco, born on September 22, 1989 in Mexico City, Mexico, is a Mexican actress, writer, producer, and director whose career has spanned more than a decade and a half. From an early age she was immersed in the performing arts, joining the National Conservatory of Music at four and later enrolling in the renowned drama school Casazul at thirteen, where she performed in a chamber version of Romeo and Juliet. Her training continued abroad, encompassing studies at the Claudio Tolcachir school in Argentina, the Stella Adler Studio in New York City, and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, reflecting a dedication to craft that is rare among her peers. Espínosa made her screen debut in the short film Cuidado con el Tren (2004) and quickly gained attention with roles in Sea of Dreams and La Vida Inmune (both 2006). At fifteen, she landed her first leading role in La Niña en la Piedra (Nadie Te Ve), earning an Ariel Award nomination for Best Actress and establishing her reputation as a compelling young talent. She followed this success with appearances in El Brassier de Emma, The Kid: Chamaco, and the acclaimed television series Capadocia (2010) and Bienvenida Realidad (2011). The biopic Gloria (2014), in which she portrayed singer‑songwriter Gloria Trevi, marked a breakthrough; her immersive preparation—singing lessons, accent work, and choreography—earned her both the Diosa de Plata and an Ariel Award for Best Actress. Beyond acting, Espínosa co‑produced, co‑wrote, and starred in Los Bañistas (2014) and later wrote and performed in Bruma, showcasing her versatility as a filmmaker. She has also contributed voice work to the animated films Kubo and the Two Strings (2016) and Coco (2017), and remains active in theater, co‑founding the company Conejo Sin Prisa and starring in adaptations of How I Learned to Drive and Después del Ensayo. Her career, marked by continuous artistic exploration and critical acclaim, reflects a deep commitment to narrative storytelling across multiple mediums.