IN CONVERSATION WITH ANNA CASTILLO

interview by JANA LETONJA

Anna Castillo has built an impressive and multifaceted career from an early start in performance, evolving from musical theater and television in Spain to award-winning film roles and internationally recognized projects. A Goya Awards winner for El Olivo, she has consistently balanced critically acclaimed performances with popular success across film, television, and stage. With a strong slate ahead, including Se tiene que morir mucha gente, Mi querida señorita from Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, and the second season of Su Majestad for Prime Video, 2026 is shaping up to be another major year for one of Spain’s most dynamic screen talents.

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You started acting at a very young age. What first sparked your passion for performance?

From a very young age, I understood acting as a form of play. I loved inventing characters and performing them by myself in my bedroom. I watched a lot of films, and I remember feeling butterflies in my stomach because I so badly wanted to do everything I was seeing on screen.

How did your early experience in music with sp3 shape your approach to acting?

I’ve always loved singing and dancing, and I remember that period as a particularly happy one. Looking back, I think having fun, playing, and not judging myself were all things I learned during that time.

Looking back, what did Club Super3 mean for your career in Spain?

It gave me my first real introduction to the world of filming, being on set, understanding how productions work, and working alongside older actors who helped me understand what this profession was all about.

Winning a Goya Award for El Olivo was a major milestone. How did that moment impact your career?

El Olivo was a gift for me. It was also a kind of introduction to the industry. Winning the Goya felt like a vote of confidence, and I experienced it with great emotion and gratitude.

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What drew you to Mi querida señorita, and what can audiences expect from that project?

Everything about Mi querida señorita was incredibly appealing—the production, the direction, the script, and the cast. It’s a very special film that shines a light on an important part of the LGBTQ+ community that still lacks representation, intersex people. It’s a beautiful film.

How was it collaborating again with Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi?

Working with the Javis always feels exciting and a bit like coming home.

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Can you share what excites you most about another upcoming project of yours, Se tiene que morir mucha gente?

Se tiene que morir mucha gente is exactly the kind of series I would want to watch as an audience member. It follows three women in their thirties navigating life crises and all sorts of problems. It’s very funny, very raw, and it doesn’t idealize female friendship, while still addressing some really important themes.

We’ll also be seeing you in the second season of Su Majestad. What can fans look forward to this season?

I think this second season is going to be even more irreverent and daring. We’re going to see a truly unhinged Pilar.

How do you choose roles that challenge you versus those that feel more intuitive?

I feel that almost every character I play presents a challenge, each for different reasons. Very often, the challenge is precisely finding a way to approach them with intuition and naturalness.

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What role did theater play in shaping your acting foundation?

Theater was another stage of my life that I remember very fondly. It teaches you what commitment really means, commitment to the audience, to the story you’re telling, and to yourself. I can’t wait to return to the stage.

What themes or stories are you most drawn to at this stage in your career?

At this point in my life, both as an actress and as a viewer, what interests me most are human relationships, whether they are friendships, family bonds, or romantic relationships.

How do you balance such a busy schedule with multiple projects in development?

I balance the intensity of months of filming with periods of rest. I’m aware that during shooting periods I disappear a little from real life, so when I do have time off, I try to make the most of it.

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Looking ahead, what kinds of roles or genres would you love to explore next?

I want to keep playing characters that make me feel a little dizzy with excitement and uncertainty, to explore new territory, and above all, to have a lot of fun

TEAM CREDITS:

talent ANNA CASTILLO
photography ANTÁRTICA at ANOTHER ARTISTS AGENCY
styling GONZALO ORTUÑO
hair and makeup LUCAS MARGARIT using ARMANI BEAUTY
production JUAN MARTI
production assistants LETICIA GUAJARDO and AVGUSTINA AGRONINA
editor TIMI LETONJA
interview JANA LETONJA
location THOMPSON MADRID BY HYATT
special thanks BEGO MIGUEL NARCISO