IN CONVERSATION WITH NURIA VEGA
interview by JANA LETONJA
Already a celebrated performer in Mexico, Nuria Vega made her global debut in Amazon/MGM+’s ‘Billy the Kid’, where she brings depth and fire to Dulcinea Del Tobosco, a wealthy young woman whose life is upended by tragedy, passion, and rebellion. After a riveting turn in Season 2 that saw her character evolve into an outlaw alongside Billy, Nuria returns in the highly anticipated third season premiering on 28th September. Known for her versatility and magnetic screen presence, she has also starred in acclaimed Mexican projects like Disney’s ‘No fue mi culpa: México’, ‘Señorita 89’, and the upcoming art-world comedy ‘El Arte es Oscuro y Está Lleno de Horrores’. Dulcinea has such a powerful arc—from gentry life to becoming an outlaw. What drew you to her journey?
How did you prepare to embody the historical and emotional weight of your character in ‘Billy the Kid’?
‘Billy the Kid’ was a real story about a real person, and most of the characters truly existed. Dulcinea didn’t, which made it so much fun figuring out who she was and what she represented. She allows us to see Billy’s capacity for loyalty, kindness, patience, and fragility. Without her, audiences wouldn’t see how layered Billy really was. She’s more than just an imaginary character, she represents love and passion and hope.
Season 2 ended with such a dramatic shift for Dulcinea. What can fans expect from her in Season 3?
Dulcinea is constantly evolving. Every season pushes her to step into her power and discover new strength she didn’t know she had. In Season 3, fans can expect to see her balancing that duality, being both an outlaw and also pregnant, which makes her an incredibly strong and fearless character.
What has been your favorite part about working on a project that blends romance, adventure, and history?
My favorite part, and I’ve said this over and over, but I truly mean it, was the people. The cast, the crew, everyone involved made it surreal. You could feel the energy of fulfillment, everyone showing up ready to work.
The chemistry between Billy and Dulcinea is central to the story. How did you and Tom Blyth build that dynamic?
Tom is such an easy actor to work with. He knows his character, he understands the story, and we were always aligned on what our scenes were meant to reflect. We never needed to overexplain, we just understood each other. After four years together, we grew alongside the show, and I’m proud not only of everything he’s accomplished, but also to call him a friend.
You were already established in Mexico before ‘Billy the Kid’. How did it feel stepping into your first international role?
Being cast as the female lead in an MGM project definitely took me by surprise. I wasn’t sure if I was ready or at the level for it, but I stepped in with gratitude and openness to learn from everyone. And I really did learn from everyone. That gave me so much confidence and excitement for whatever comes next.
In ‘La Hora Marcada’, you tackled deeply layered characters. How do you choose the roles you take on?
In ‘La Hora Marcada’, I accepted the role because it was dark, and I loved the psychological thriller aspect of the story. In general, I’m drawn to imperfect, layered characters, people with flaws and contradictions. If I feel the role will challenge me and teach me something new, then I know it’s the right choice.
Can you tell us more about your upcoming comedy ‘El Arte es Oscuro y Está Lleno de Horrores’ and what excites you about that project?
Artemio is known for his unapologetic and controversial style. He’s a visual artist and film director with a very different, authentic voice. This comedy is bold, and while not everyone will find it funny, it will definitely give audiences something to remember and talk about. I’m always interested in working with passionate, talented people, and sharing the screen with some of Mexico’s best actors was a true honor.
How has your cultural background shaped the way you approach storytelling and acting?
I think Mexicans are some of the hardest working people in the world, and no matter what, we always find light in dark moments. We bring humor, resilience, and passion into everything. That’s shaped the way I tell stories. I want my people to feel represented and proud. Before anything else, I’m Mexican, and I’ll always do my best to represent my culture with dignity.
What’s a dream role or genre you’d love to explore next?
I’d love to do a book adaptation, or a fantasy/futuristic role. I’d also love the challenge of portraying a real person, researching and learning everything about them. Honestly, any role with complexity excites me.
As you continue building your international career, what do you hope audiences take away from your performances?
I hope audiences can connect with my characters, and maybe discover something about themselves through them. I put a lot of love and passion into every role. If people feel seen, heard, or represented, then I’ve done my job.
TEAM CREDITS:
photography EMANUEEL DAZE
hair MANNY MARCIAL
makeup ABIGAIL MARTINEZ
