Paula Reca
Paula Reca (born April 10, 1989) is a Film, Theatre and TV Actress raised in Buenos Aires. She got her BFA in Drama from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and her classical theatre training from RADA, London. Paula has won the ACE Theatre Award (Argentina's most prestigious theatre awards; equivalent to a TONY Award) for Outstanding Performance in Theatre and the HUGO Theatre award for Best Leading Actress. In Film Paula starred in "Tampoco Tan Grandes", which she produced and wrote with her brother Maximo. "Tampoco Tan Grandes" won Best Feature Film at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival 2018 and screened at Shanghai International Film Festival, Malaga International Film Festival, Santa Barbara International Film Festival and Chicago Latin Film Festival. Paula also starred in "Belgrano" by Juan Campanella, Academy Award Winner Director for Best Foreign Film 2010; in "Veredas" by Fernando Cricenti which won the special mention from the Jury at the Mar del Plata International Film Festival and screened at BAFICI 2017; and in Gaspar Scheuer's "Delfin" produced by Tarea Fina which screened at Cannes Ecrans Junior 2019. In Theatre Paula played the GIRL in ONCE at Teatro Metropolitan Sura; the first Spanish adaptation of the successful Broadway Musical and Academy award winning film (Won HUGO Theatre award for Best Actress). Paula played Sophie in "Mamma Mía!" directed by Broadway's Associate Director Robert Mcqueen (won ACE award for Outstanding Performance) and played Louisa in "The Sound of Music" directed by Jonathan Butterell (Broadway, "The Light in the Piazza") with Lighting Design by Tony Award Winner Rick Fisher. Both musicals at Teatro Opera in Buenos Aires (1800 seat theatre). Her TV credits playing leading roles include: "Casi Angeles", "Aliados", "German, Ultimas Vinetas" and "Aliados Season 2". Both "Casi Angeles" and "Aliados" aired in over 20 countries around the world. Paula was the face of two Argentine Fashion Campaigns. In 2014 of BOLIVIA and in 2015 of AMORES TRASH COUTURE.
Paula Reca | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1989 Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Education | New York University Tisch School of the Arts , Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Awards | ACE Theatre Award, HUGO Theatre award |
Biography
Paula Reca was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She graduated from New York University, Tisch School of the Arts, where she got her BFA in Drama. Since her graduation Paula has been working in Film, TV and Theatre in Buenos Aires.
Career
In 2009 Paula played Luna Vork in Casi Angeles. TELEFE. Produced by Cris Morena Group and RGB.
In 2010 Paula played one of the lead roles in Argentine Film Manuel Belgrano (film). Produced by Juan Jose Campanella, Academy Award Winner for Best Foreign Film The Secret in Their Eyes, and directed by Sebastian Pivotto. Paula starred next to Argentine actors Pablo Rago, Valeria Bertucelli and Pablo Echarri.
In 2011 Paula was in The Sound of Music playing Louisa Von Trapp at the Teatro Opera in Buenos Aires. Directed by Jonathan Butterell. Lighting design by Rick Fisher.
In 2012 Paula played Sophie in Mamma Mia! Also at the Teatro Opera in Buenos Aires. Directed by Robert McQueen. Paula won the ACE Award for Outstanding Performance in Theatre for this role.
In 2012 Paula played Florencia Alvarez in German, Ultimas Vinetas starring next to Miguel Angel Sola. Television Publica. Directed by Cristian Bernard, Flavio Nardini and Federico Sosa. Paula was nominated for Best Actress in Nuevas Miradas de TV Awards.
In 2013 and 2014 Played Mary in TV Series Aliados. Telefe. Cris Morena
In 2017 starred in Film Veredas directed by Fernando Cricenti and Produced by NOPROBLEM CINE.
In 2017 starred in Feature Film Todavia, written and directed by Tomas Sanchez.
In 2018 starred in Tampoco Tan Grandes. Directed by Federico Sosa. Film Paula wrote and produced with Maximo Reca.
In 2019 starred in Delfin by Gaspar Scheuer Produced by Tarea Fina.
TV
| Year | Show | Channel | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Casi Angeles | Telefe | Luna Vork |
| 2013 | Aliados[1] | Telefe | Mary |
| 2013 | German, Ultimas Vinetas | Canal 7 | Florencia Alvarez |
| 2014 | Aliados[2] | Telefe | Mary |
Film
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Bajarlia | Ana |
| 2008 | Tom's phone | Joanna |
| 2010 | Belgrano | María Dolores Helguero |
| 2017 | Veredas | Lucia |
| 2018 | Todavia | Sol |
| 2019 | Tampoco Tan Grandes | Lola |
| 2019 | Delfin | Fanny |
Theatre
| Year | Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Radiant Baby | Maurice |
| 2006 | Sound of Plaid | Gladys |
| 2009 | Casi ángeles | Luna Vörg |
| 2011 | The Sound of Music | Louisa |
| 2012 | Mamma Mia! | Sophie |
| 2019 | ONCE | Girl |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | HUGO Theatre Award | Best Leading Actress in Theatre | ONCE | Won |
| 2012 | ACE Theatre Award | Outstanding Performance in Theatre | Mamma Mia! | Won |
| 2014 | Nuevas Miradas TV Series Awards | Best Actress | German, Ultimas Vinetas | Nominated |
References
http://belgranolapelicula.com.ar/
http://dmagazine.com.ar/index.php?sec=nota&id=330-casi-un--á