Najwa Nimri Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Money Heist, Net Worth, Height, Movies, Series, Awards, Instagram

Najwa Nimri Urrutikoetxea is a renowned Spanish actress and singer who launched her acting career in the mid-1990s, earning early recognition with her lead role in Jump into the Void (1995).

She became a prominent figure in Spanish cinema with notable performances in films like Open Your Eyes (1997), Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998), and Sex and Lucia (2001).

Parallel to her acting, Nimri co-founded the electronic duo Najwajean in 1996, contributing significantly to the Spanish trip-hop scene, alongside releasing several solo music albums.

In recent years, she has gained international acclaim for her compelling television roles, particularly as Zulema in Locked Up and Alicia Sierra in the globally successful series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).

Profile

• Full Name: Najwa Nimri Urrutikoetxea
• Stage Name: Najwa Nimri
• Born: 14 February 1972
• Age: 53 years old
• Birthplace: Pamplona, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Spanish actress and singer
• Height: 1.66 m
• Parents: Karam Nimri
• Siblings: Karim Nimri, Sara Nimri, Nadia Nimri, Andre Nimri
• Spouse: Daniel Calparsoro (m. 1995–2000)
• Partner: Martín Nabil
• Children: Teo Nabil
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $18 million

Early Life And Education

Najwa Nimri Urrutikoetxea was born on February 14, 1972, in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. She is the daughter of Karam Nimri and a Navarrese mother, though details about her mother remain private.

She has one brother, Karim Nimri, two half-sisters, Sara and Nadia Nimri, a half-brother, Andre Nimri, and a cousin, Alexander Nimier, who is also a singer.

Of mixed heritage, Nimri’s background includes Jordanian and Navarrese roots. Specific information about her education and religious beliefs has not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Najwa Nimri began her acting career with a leading role in Jump into the Void (1995), directed by Daniel Calparsoro, marking her entry into Spanish cinema.

She quickly established herself as a prominent figure throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in critically acclaimed films such as Passages (1996), Open Your Eyes (1997), Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998), Sex and Lucia (2001), and Fausto 5.0 (2001).

Her performances earned her several Goya Award nominations, and she collaborated frequently with renowned directors like Julio Medem, further cementing her status as a leading actress in Spanish cinema.

Alongside her acting career, Nimri ventured into music in 1996 by forming the electronic duo Najwajean with producer Carlos Jean. Their debut album No Blood was among the first trip-hop releases in Spain, establishing her as a pioneering figure in the country’s electronic music scene.

She has also released three solo albums, successfully balancing her dual careers in film and music while continuing to explore innovative artistic expressions.

After a period of lower visibility in film, Nimri experienced a resurgence in popularity through television, gaining international recognition for her compelling portrayals of complex, often villainous characters.

She is best known for her roles as Zulema in the crime drama Locked Up (Vis a vis) and as Alicia Sierra, the police inspector in the globally successful series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).

More recently, she has expanded her range with roles in Vis a vis: El Oasis (2020), the horror series 30 Coins (2023), the medical drama Breathless (2024), and portrayed Aurora Rodríguez in The Red Virgin (2024), demonstrating her versatility across genres and formats.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @najwanimri

Personal Life

Najwa Nimri was married to Spanish director Daniel Calparsoro from 1995 until their divorce in 2000. She has a son, Teo, born in 2004, with her partner Martín Nabil, who is currently reported to be her partner.

Discography

With Najwajean:

• No Blood (1998)
• Asfalto (2001) – soundtrack
• Guerreros (2002) – soundtrack
• Najwajean Selection (2002) – compilation
• Till It Breaks (2008)
• Bonzo (2015)

Solo albums:

• Carefully (2001)
• Mayday (2003)
• Walkabout (2006)
• Donde rugen los volcanes (2012)
• Rat Race (2014)
• Viene de Largo (2020)
• AMA (2021)

Filmography

Films:

• Jump into the Void (1995)
• Passages (1996)
• Open Your Eyes (1997)
• Blinded (1997)
• Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998)
• Asfalto (2000)
• Fausto 5.0 (2001)
• Before Night Falls (2000)
• Mataharis (2007)
• The Wine of Summer (2012)
• 10,000 Nights Nowhere (2013)
• Who Te Cantará (2018)
• The Tree of Blood (2018)
• The Red Virgin (2024)

Television:

• Vis a vis (2015–2019)
• Vis a vis: El Oasis (2020)
• Money Heist (2019–2021)
• Holy Family (2022–2023)
• 30 Coins (2023)
• Berlin (2023)
• Breathless (2024)
• Punto Nemo (2025)

Net Worth

Najwa Nimri’s net worth is estimated at around $18 million, earned through her successful acting career in film and television, notably Money Heist and Locked Up, as well as her work as a singer with the electronic duo Najwajean and solo projects, alongside voice acting and other entertainment ventures.