Ana Asensio

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Ana Asensio
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Ana Asensio is an actress and filmmaker born in Madrid and currently living in New York City. [1]

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Career

Asensio got her professional start acting in children's plays while she was studying Acting and Philosophy at Complutense University of 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 Independent Spirit Awards. [4] It has received a 93% positive rating on Rotten Tomatoes. [5]

Ana Asensio was a lead in the popular Spanish television series Nada es para siempre.

Most Beautiful Island was followed by Goat Girl . [6]

Filmography

Movies

TV Series

Personal life

In 2001 Asensio moved to New York City. She is married to film director Craig William Macneill.

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References

  1. Zax, David (16 March 2017). "How "Most Beautiful Island" Went From Blank Page To A SXSW Winner". Fast Company . Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  2. Yamato, Jen; Olsen, Mark (14 March 2017). "'Most Beautiful Island' and 'The Work' win top prizes at South by Southwest Film Festival". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  3. O'Falt, Chris (14 March 2017). "SXSW 2017 Award Winners: 'Most Beautiful Island' and 'The Work' Win Jury Competition Prizes". Indie Wire . Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  4. Derschowitz, Jessica (3 March 2018). "Independent Spirit Awards winners 2018: See the full list". Entertainment Weekly . Meredith Corporation . Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  5. "Most Beautiful Island". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango . Retrieved 14 July 2020.
  6. De Pablos, Emiliano (26 September 2022). "'Alcarràs' Producer Avalon Backs Ana Asensio's 'Goat Girl,' Ian de la Rosa's 'Iván & Hadoum' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety .