IN CONVERSATION WITH MEGAN MONTANER
interview by JANA LETONJA
Over the past decade, Megan Montaner has established herself as one of Spain’s most versatile and steadily rising actresses. Known for her work across television and film, she has captivated audiences in acclaimed series such as Entre Tierras, La Caza, 30 Monedas, and Gran Hotel, moving effortlessly between drama, thriller, and historical storytelling. This year marks another exciting chapter in her career with the premiere of Entre Tierras II, presented at the Málaga Film Festival, as well as several new film and television projects already underway. As her body of work continues to expand both in Spain and internationally, Megan remains a compelling presence on screen, an actress drawn to complex characters and stories that resonate far beyond the moment.
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Entre Tierras II is finally arriving after the success of the first season. How did it feel returning to that world and continuing the story?
Well, with great joy and excitement to reunite with the team, with colleagues, and also with new teammates who are joining this story and ultimately bring a lot of freshness to it. You never really know how a project will turn out when you finish it, and the truth is that the success it achieved was an enormous happiness. The fact that it can continue is a gift for us, a wonderful opportunity to keep bringing these characters to life.
The first season resonated strongly with audiences both on television and on Netflix worldwide. Did the global response influence how you approached the new season?
It influences the challenge of keeping the audience engaged with all the situations that María and the rest of the characters go through. The beautiful thing is that so much time has passed that they’ve had the chance to experience many situations, and you’ll be able to see that maturity, that change of era, those family relationships, and the struggle to maintain the legacy and family unity. But above all, I think it’s about continuing to connect with the audience.
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What aspects of your character have evolved the most in this second chapter?
She has evolved in that in the first season, she was simply looking for a place where she belonged. Now that she has found it and actually leads it, she is a much stronger and braver woman, but also more vulnerable. Over time and through the situations she has experienced, she has been left with many open wounds. All the decisions she makes come from a place of pain, which makes her more vulnerable. For example, her relationship with her children. She used to be the one protecting them, and now she is the mother whose every move is questioned, which puts her in a much more delicate position. I think that’s the direction it’s going. She has become stronger, yet at the same time more sensitive.
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The series blends emotional drama with historical context. What do you think makes Entre Tierras connect so deeply with viewers?
I think what makes the audience connect with the story is that the characters are very human. They all make mistakes and try to do the best they can, but obviously, you don’t always make the right decision, even if you thought it was the one you had to make. In the end, that’s what makes us human, error, and I think we can all identify with that feeling.
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You recently wrapped filming Lo que nos faltaba. What drew you to this project and to working with director David Marqués?
If I’m not mistaken, the film was going to be called Making Friends. Working with David Marqués is always a beautiful, fun, crazy, playful, and enjoyable experience because he allows a lot of freedom. I had already worked with him about 10 or 11 years ago on the film Gods and Dogs. I remember everything being very easy with him, especially when it came to proposing ideas, inventing, improvising, and creating things that enriched the character. This time, it has been even better because we all evolve, and in the end, you gain more tools that you can bring to the table and use. I think we’ve made a very fun, emotional, and beautiful film that audiences will really enjoy, and it also promotes values, which I think is very necessary nowadays.
Throughout your career, you’ve worked across many genres — drama, thriller, historical series, and comedy. Do you consciously seek that variety?
I look for projects that touch my heart and that I find interesting above all. It’s true that, thankfully, I’ve had the opportunity to work on projects from different genres, but it’s not something I specifically sought. It just happens that sometimes similar genres come along, and if they’re interesting, you go for them. It’s not entirely in my hands either. I would love to receive many more proposals from all genres and be able to choose what I feel like doing at that moment, ideally with a script that truly interests me, but that’s not always the case. So in the end, I just try to stay true to my intuition and choose the project I believe in the most, the one that inspires me and fills me with excitement and motivation.
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In recent years, you’ve worked with several renowned directors. What do you value most in a director–actor collaboration?
What I value most is the trust directors place in you when they push you out of your comfort zone and take you to places you haven’t explored or shown in other characters, stories, or roles. They take risks to bring out different colours, nuances, and styles of interpretation. That they believe in you and challenge you to go to more uncomfortable but surprising places.
Spanish television and cinema have gained remarkable international visibility in recent years. How do you see this global moment for Spanish storytelling?
I think nowadays it has been proven that our TV and film industry has excellent quality and crosses borders. It’s not only watched here in Spain, but it has also succeeded in other countries and gained large audiences. I think we are also betting on telling very different, more daring stories. Today, every age group and genre has interesting stories to tell. Before, things were more segmented, and certain ages didn’t seem to work. That’s no longer the case, because any stage of life is interesting and full of events. I think we are in a very beautiful moment of high quality.
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Across projects like Gran Hotel, Velvet, and Sin identidad, you’ve portrayed very different women. What kinds of characters excite you most today?
I’m interested in characters that are far removed from myself. I’m drawn to roles I haven’t done before. Again, ones that take me to unknown places and open up new ways of feeling and seeing situations. Being an actress is something very beautiful because it allows you to step into many lives, but what truly draws and excites me are characters with a rich inner world.
With several projects premiering and new ones already in development, how do you choose what comes next?
I choose them when they resonate with me, when I get hooked, want to keep devouring the script, and feel excited by the dialogue, the character development, and the situations surrounding them. That’s what ultimately makes you commit to one project or another. It’s also about knowing who will direct it, who you’ll be working with, and who will be part of the cast. There are many factors, but the most important is that you like the script and feel connected to the character.
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After so many years in the industry, what continues to motivate and challenge you as an actress?
Being able to keep telling stories that fulfil me, spark my curiosity, and allow me to create. Stories that let me step away from myself and into lives very different from my own. I love it when that happens. I love reading books or going to the cinema and being transported to situations I’d love to experience or portray. I’m inspired by characters and take things from them that I can apply elsewhere. In the end, the challenge is to keep growing, creating, and learning. Since it’s a profession I’m so passionate about, it’s very hard for it to ever stop motivating me.
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TEAM CREDITS
talent MEGAN MONTANER
photography FÉLIX VALIENTE
styling JOSÉ HERRERA
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lighting technician GERMÁN ARBÓS
digital technician LUIS SPÍNOLA
styling assistant SAMUEL SANZ
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editor TIMI LETONJA
editorial director & interview JANA LETONJA
