Manuela Velasco
Biography
Manuela Velasco is a Spanish actress and television host born in Madrid on October 23, 1975. Making her film debut at the age of eight, she is best known for her work in the Rec film saga directed by Jaume Balagueró. Her television career includes small roles in various shows, such as Cuéntame como pasó and Ángel o demonio. She has also been a member of the cast of the television show Velvet. With a credited career spanning film and television, she maintains a presence in the Spanish entertainment industry.
Career overview
Manuela Velasco is a Spanish actress and host born in Madrid on October 23, 1975. Making her film debut at only eight years of age, she went on to achieve widespread recognition for her popular and outstanding work in the REC saga, which was directed by Jaume Balagueró.
Alongside her film career, she has participated in a range of television shows, taking on small roles in productions such as Cuéntame como pasó and Ángel o demonio. She has continued her television work as a member of the cast of Velvet, noted as one of the most popular television shows in Spain.
Her extensive career encompasses forty-four known credits in the entertainment industry. Main fields of her professional background include acting and hosting, establishing her presence across both film and television projects in Spain.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
45 titles- La agencia (2025) as Andrea
- Hector de comer (2025)
- Valle salvaje (2024) as Pilara
- Sin Piel (2024) as Inés
- Lina, La mujer espectacular (2024)
- 24 Siete (2023) as Maite
- Laura and the mystery of the bride that waited too long (2023) as Daniela
- Cuando los amos duermen (2023) as Olga
- Express (2022)
- [REC]: Horror Without Pause (2022) as Self - Actress
- Lies and Deceit (2020) as Catalina Munar
- Tales of the Lockdown (2020) as Maca
- La corte de Ana (2020) as Herself - Actress
- Before the Burn (2019) as Rosario
- Traición (2017) as Isabel Fuentes
- Cuento de verano (2015) as Chica
- Velvet (2014) as Cristina Otegui
- [REC]⁴ Apocalypse (2014) as Ángela Vidal
- Inquilinos (2014) as Chica
- Map of Memories of Madrid (2014) as Ella misma
- Amar es para siempre (2013) as Maica Vélez
- El encamado (2012)
- Holmes & Watson: Madrid Days (2012) as Elena
- Boldness (2012) as Mamá
- Angel or Demon (2011) as Sandra Alcocer
- Amigos... (2011) as Miranda
- Red Eagle (2009) as Eugenia de Molina
- [REC]² (2009) as Ángela Vidal
- Doctor Mateo (2009) as Julia
- La chica de ayer (2009) as Ana Valverde
- Hienas (2009) as Ana
- The Hairy Tooth Fairy 2 (2008) as Verónica Simons
- Blood of May (2008)
- [REC] (2007) as Ángela Vidal
- The Suicide Club (2007) as Andrea
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self
- El hormiguero (2006) as Self - Guest
- Aída (2005) as Ainhoa Díaz
- Robbery at 3 O'clock… and Half (2003)
- Saint Anthony: The Miracle Worker of Padua (2002)
- Cuéntame cómo pasó (2001) as Lourdes
- School Killer (2001) as Patricia
- Fish People (2001)
- El juego más divertido (1988) as Ada niña
- Law of Desire (1987) as Ada
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Manuela Velasco best known for?
Manuela Velasco is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Valle salvaje (2024), Velvet (2014), [REC]⁴ Apocalypse (2014), Amar es para siempre (2013).
When and where was Manuela Velasco born?
Manuela Velasco was born on October 23, 1975 in Madrid, Spain.
How many credits does Manuela Velasco have?
Manuela Velasco has accumulated over 45 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2025.
What is Manuela Velasco's background in cinema and television?
Manuela Velasco is a Spanish actress and television host born in Madrid on October 23, 1975. Making her film debut at the age of eight, she is best known for her work in the Rec film saga directed by Jaume Balagueró. Her television career includes small roles in various shows, such as Cuéntame como pasó and Ángel o dem...