Ana Asensio Explained
Ana Asensio |
Birth Place: | Madrid, Spain |
Occupation: | Actress, Director, Writer |
Ana Asensio is an actress and filmmaker born in Madrid and currently living in New York City.[1]
Career
Asensio got her professional start acting in children's plays while she was studying Acting and Philosophy at Complutense University in Madrid.
Her directorial debut Most Beautiful Island premiered at the 2017 SXSW Film Festival where it was awarded the narrative grand jury prize for best film.[2] Asensio 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
In 2001 Asensio moved to New York City. She is married to film director Craig William Macneill.
Notes and References
- News: How "Most Beautiful Island" Went From Blank Page To A SXSW Winner . 16 March 2017 . 14 July 2020 . David . Zax . Fast Company.
- News: 'Most Beautiful Island' and 'The Work' win top prizes at South by Southwest Film Festival . Jen . Yamato . Mark . Olsen . 14 March 2017 . 14 July 2020 . Los Angeles Times.
- News: SXSW 2017 Award Winners: 'Most Beautiful Island' and 'The Work' Win Jury Competition Prizes . Chris . O'Falt . 14 March 2017 . 14 July 2020 . . Penske Business Media, LLC..
- News: Independent Spirit Awards winners 2018: See the full list . Jessica . Derschowitz . 3 March 2018 . 14 July 2020 . . Meredith Corporation.
- Web site: Most Beautiful Island . . 14 July 2020 . Fandango.