Paz Vega Biography

(Spanish Actress)

Birthday: January 2, 1976 (Capricorn)

Born In: Seville, Spain

Paz Vega, born as María Paz Campos Trigo, is a Spanish actress and model. She is known for appearing as Laura in the TV series ‘7 Vidas’ as well as for playing the role of Lucia in the flick ‘Lucía y el sexo’. In addition, she has also acted in a number of other TV and silver screen projects including ‘Menudo es mi padre’, ‘Más que amigos’ and ‘Compañeros’. Her notable big screen works include movies, such as ‘Zapping’, ‘I Will Survive’, ‘Spanglish’, ‘The Spirit’ and ‘Vallanzasca –The Angels of Evil’. Vega who also works as a model is signed to New York City’s 1/One Management. Talking about the Spanish actress’ awards and honours, she got many awards for her work in ‘Lucía y el sexo.’ The film fetched her the ‘Goya Award’ for Best breakthrough actress performance, Trofeo Chopard best breakthrough performance at Cannes Festival, the ‘Ondas Award’ for Best Actress as well as a ‘Sant Jordi Award’. Vega also received a special honour from Phoenix Film Critics Society for her contribution to the flick ‘Spanglish.’
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Quick Facts

Spanish Celebrities Born In January

Also Known As: María de la Paz Campos Trigos

Age: 48 Years, 48 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Orson Salazar

siblings: Sara Vega

children: Ava Salazar, Lenon Salazar, Orson Salazar Jr.

Actresses Spanish Women

Height: 5'6" (168 cm), 5'6" Females

City: Seville, Spain

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    What are some popular movies Paz Vega has starred in?

    Some popular movies Paz Vega has starred in include "Spanglish," "Sex and Lucia," "Grace of Monaco," "Talk to Her," and "Carmen."
  • 2

    What languages does Paz Vega speak?

    Paz Vega is fluent in Spanish and English.
  • 3

    Has Paz Vega ever appeared in any television series?

    Yes, Paz Vega has appeared in various television series, including "The OA," "The L Word," and "Fugitiva."
  • 4

    What is Paz Vega's approach to balancing her career and personal life?

    Paz Vega has mentioned in interviews that she prioritizes spending quality time with her family and ensures to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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    How does Paz Vega prepare for her roles in movies?

    Paz Vega has shared that she immerses herself in the character's background, conducts research, and works closely with the director and fellow cast members to prepare for her roles in movies.
Career
Paz Vega made her TV debut in the Spanish series ‘Menudo es mi padre’. She then appeared in the series ‘Más que amigos’ and ‘Compañeros’. After this, she went on to act in the 1999 films ‘Zapping’ and ‘Sobreviviré’. Then, the actress was cast as Lucía for the flick ‘Lucía y el sexo’ in 2001. A year later, she played Sonia in the music comedy film ‘El otro lado de la cama’. Following this, Vega had a role in the drama movie ‘Carmen’.
In 2004, she played the role of Flor Moreno in the movie ‘Spanglish’. After this, she got the opportunity to act in the independent film ‘10 Items or Less’. The Spanish artiste then did the neo-noir superhero movie ‘The Spirit’ in 2008. Two years later, she was cast as Antonella D'Agostino for the Italian crime flick ‘Angel of Evil’. She then appeared in the American comedy TV series ‘Big Time in Hollywood, FL’ in 2015. The following year, she acted in the mystery drama ‘The OA’.
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Personal Life
Paz Vega was born as María Paz Campos Trigo, on 2 January 1976, in Seville, Andalusia, Spain in a traditional, Catholic family. She has a younger sister named Sara Vega who is also an actress. After completing her compulsory education at 16, Paz Vega enrolled at Centro Andaluz de Teatro stage school.
Talking about the Spanish actress’ love life, she has been married to her husband Orson Salazar since 2002. The couple had their first son Orson in May 2007. They had their daughter Ava and son Lenon in 2009 and 2010 respectively.
Facts About Paz Vega
Paz Vega is a talented actress who gained recognition for her role in the film "Sex and Lucia" and has since appeared in a variety of international films.
In addition to acting, Paz Vega is also a skilled singer and has released several singles in her native language, Spanish.
Outside of her career, Paz Vega is known for her dedication to various charitable causes, including organizations that support children's health and education.
Paz Vega is fluent in multiple languages, including Spanish, English, and French, which has allowed her to work on projects in different countries around the world.
Despite her success in the entertainment industry, Paz Vega remains humble and down-to-earth, often using her platform to advocate for diversity and inclusion in the media.

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