Najwa Nimri
Biography
Najwa Nimri is a Spanish film and television actress, singer, and music composer of Jordanian descent. She was born in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, on February 14, 1972. She began to gain recognition in the film world through director Daniel Calparsoro in films such as Leap into the void, Passages, Blind, and Asphalt. Following the success of Abre los ojos by Alejandro Amenábar, she received her first Goya nomination for best leading actress for Los Amantes del circulo Polar by Julio Medem. She collaborated again with Medem in Lucía y el Sexo, earning another Goya nomination in the best supporting actress category. Her professional profile includes fifty-three known acting credits in movies and television shows.
Career overview
Najwa Nimri is a Spanish film and television actress, singer, and music composer of Jordanian descent. She was born on February 14, 1972, in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. Her known credits include 53 acting roles in film and television.
She began to gain recognition in the film world through director Daniel Calparsoro, appearing in such films as Leap into the void, Passages, Blind, and Asphalt. Following the success of Abre los ojos by director Alejandro Amenábar, she received her first Goya nomination for best leading actress for her work in Los Amantes del circulo Polar directed by Julio Medem. She collaborated with Medem again in Lucía y el Sexo, earning another Goya nomination, this time in the best supporting actress category.
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55 titles- Punto Nemo (2025) as Juana
- La Revuelta (2024) as Self - Guest
- Breathless (2024) as Patricia Segura
- The Red Virgin (2024) as Aurora
- Berlin (2023) as Alicia Sierra
- Holy Family (2022) as Gloria Román / Julia Santos
- Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin (2021) as Self
- Insiders (2021) as Self - Host
- 30 Coins (2020) as Haruka
- Locked Up: The Oasis (2020) as Zulema Zahir
- Una vida una cena (2019)
- La resistencia (2018) as Invitada
- The Tree of Blood (2018) as Macarena
- Quién te cantará (2018) as Lila
- La octava dimensión (2018) as Olga
- Mi madre (2018) as Madre
- Money Heist (2017) as Alicia Sierra
- Locked Up (2015) as Zulema Zahir
- Cuento de verano (2015) Music Director
- The Wine of Summer (2013) as Ana
- 10,000 Nights Nowhere (2013) as Claudia
- Even the Rain (2011) as Isabel (uncredited)
- Route Irish (2011) as Marisol
- Verbo (2011) as Inés
- Room in Rome (2010) as Edurne
- Inseparable From You (2010)
- Anything You Want (2010)
- Oviedo Express (2007) as Bárbara
- Sexo en el plató (2007) as Herself
- Cómo conseguir un papel en Hollywood (2007) as Self
- Mataharis (2007) as Eva
- Celia's Lives (2006) as Celia
- Trastorno (2006) as Natalia
- The Method (2005) as Nieves
- 20 Centimeters (2005) as La Conejo
- 20 Centimeters (2005) Music
- Secret Agents (2004) as Maria Menendez
- A+ (2004) as Dam
- Utopia (2003) as Ángela
- Utopia (2003) Original Music Composer
- La reina del bar Canalla (2003) as Linda
- Stones (2002) as Leire
- Warriors (2002) Original Music Composer
- Sex and Lucía (2001) as Elena
- Fausto 5.0 (2001) as Julia
- Before Night Falls (2000) as Fina Zorilla Ochoa
- Asfalto (2000)
- Asfalto (2000) Original Music Composer
- Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998) as Young Ana
- 9'8m/s² (1998) as Ella
- Open Your Eyes (1997) as Nuria
- Blinded (1997) as Marrubi
- Pasajes (1996) as Gabi
- Salto al vacío (1995) as Alex
- Mataleón
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Najwa Nimri best known for?
Najwa Nimri is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including La Revuelta (2024), The Red Virgin (2024), Berlin (2023), Money Heist: From Tokyo to Berlin (2021).
When and where was Najwa Nimri born?
Najwa Nimri was born on February 14, 1972 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain.
How many credits does Najwa Nimri have?
Najwa Nimri has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.
What is Najwa Nimri's background in cinema and television?
Najwa Nimri is a Spanish film and television actress, singer, and music composer of Jordanian descent. She was born in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain, on February 14, 1972. She began to gain recognition in the film world through director Daniel Calparsoro in films such as Leap into the void, Passages, Blind, and Asphalt. Fol...