Ana Asensio

Ana Asensio is an actress and filmmaker born in Madrid and currently living in New York City.[1]

Ana Asensio
Born (1978-04-04) 4 April 1978
Madrid, Spain
OccupationActress, Director, Writer

Career

Her feature film directorial debut, titled Most Beautiful Island, premiered at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival where it was awarded the narrative grand jury prize for best film.[2] Asensio also wrote the screenplay and played the leading role.[3] Most Beautiful Island was nominated for the John Cassavetes Award at the 2018 Film Independent Spirit Awards.[4] Most Beautiful Island has received a 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[5]

Ana Asensio was a lead in the popular Spanish TV series Nada Es Para Siempre.

Filmography

Movies

TV Series
  • Todo es possible en el bajo (2012)
  • Las chicas de oro (2010)
  • Mujeres de vida alegre (2010)
  • Planta 25 (TV Series) (2008)
  • Nada es para siempre (1999–2000)
  • Señor Alcalde (1998)
  • Más que amigos

Personal life

Ana Asensio was born on April 4, 1978, in Madrid, Spain. She got her start acting in children's plays while she was still studying Acting and Philosophy at Complutense University in Madrid. In 2001 Asensio moved to New York City. She is married to film director Craig William Macneill.

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References
  1. Zax, David (16 March 2017). "How "Most Beautiful Island" Went From Blank Page To A SXSW Winner". Fast Company. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. Yamato, Jen; Olsen, Mark (14 March 2017). "'Most Beautiful Island' and 'The Work' win top prizes at South by Southwest Film Festival". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. O'Falt, Chris (14 March 2017). "SXSW 2017 Award Winners: 'Most Beautiful Island' and 'The Work' Win Jury Competition Prizes". Indie Wire. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  4. Derschowitz, Jessica (3 March 2018). "Independent Spirit Awards winners 2018: See the full list". Entertainment Weekly. Meredith Corporation. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  5. "Most Beautiful Island". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved 14 July 2020.


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