Ester Expósito Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Age, Career, Net Worth, Instagram, Boyfriend

Ester Expósito is a Spanish actress and model who gained international fame for her role as Carla Rosón Caleruega in the Netflix teen drama series Elite.

Known for her captivating performances and strong social media presence, she has become one of Spain’s most prominent young talents in the entertainment industry.

Profile

• Full Name: Ester Expósito García
• Stage Name: Ester Expósito
• Born: January 26, 2001
• Age: 24 years old
• Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Spanish Actress, and Model
• Height: 5 feet 5 inches
• Parents: Mr. Expósito (father), and Mrs. Expósito (mother)
• Siblings: None
• Boyfriend: Nicolás Navarro
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $500,000 to $3 million.

Early Life and Education

Ester Expósito García was born on January 26, 2001, in Madrid, Spain. Raised in a supportive family, she is the only child of her parents, with her father working as a businessman and her mother as a homemaker. Her family has ties to Viveiro, Galicia, a place she visits to reconnect with childhood friends.

Ester showed a passion for the arts from a young age, beginning stage acting at six. She completed high school at 16 and pursued acting courses at the Juan Codina acting workshop and other private institutions in Madrid, including Primera Toma Coach.

Despite her early career demands, she prioritized acting training over formal university education, focusing on auditions and workshops to hone her craft. Her privileged upbringing allowed her to pursue her dreams with parental encouragement, though she has reflected on missing aspects of a typical childhood due to early fame.

Career

Ester’s acting career began in 2016 with a minor role as Fernando’s daughter in the Spanish series Vis a vis (Locked Up) on Antena 3, followed by an appearance as Rosa Martín in the docudrama Centro médico. In 2017, she landed her first recurring role as Ruth in TVE’s fantasy thriller Estoy vivo.

Her breakthrough came in 2018 when she starred as Carla Rosón Caliente in Netflix’s Elite (2018–2020), a role that brought her global recognition for portraying a manipulative yet complex teen. She left Elite after three seasons, with a brief return in Elite: Short Stories (2021) as Carla.

Ester’s film roles include Cuando los ángeles duermen (When Angels Sleep, 2018), Tu hijo (Your Son, 2018), and Mamá o papá (You Keep the Kids!, 2021) as Claudia. She played Lucía Castán Grau in the 2019 series La caza. Monteperdido and Machús Osinaga in Veneno (2020).

In 2020, she portrayed Cayetana Aldama in Netflix’s Someone Has to Die. Her 2022 horror film Venus showcased her in a physically demanding role as Lucía, followed by Perdidos en la noche (Lost in the Night, 2023) as Mónica and a cameo in Rainbow (2022).

Upcoming projects include Bandidos (2024) as Liliana and The Wailing (post-production, 2025) as Daniela.

As a model, Ester is a global ambassador for Bulgari and has promoted brands like Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, Ralph Lauren, and Alexander McQueen. Her social media influence, with millions of followers, boosts her earnings through sponsored posts. She has expressed a preference for film over television, citing greater creative depth, and is learning English to expand her international opportunities.

Awards and Nominations

• 2013: Madrid Theater Awards – Won Best Actress
• 2015: Madrid Theater Awards – Won Best Actress
• 2020: Fotogramas de Plata – Won Best TV Actress for Elite
• 2021: Platino Awards for Iberoamerican Cinema – Nominated for Elite
• 2021: Premios Feroz – Nominated for Elite
• 2022: Award of the Spanish Actors Union – Won for her contributions to Spanish cinema

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @ester_exposito
• Twitter Handle: @EsterExpositto

Personal Life

Ester Expósito is in a relationship with Uruguayan actor Nicolás Navarro, confirmed in 2023 after public sightings. Previously, she dated Elite co-star Álvaro Rico from 2018 to 2019 and Mexican actor Alejandro Speitzer from 2020 to 2021. Rumors of a romance with footballer Karim Benzema in 2020 were unconfirmed.

Ester resides in Madrid, often visiting Viveiro, Galicia, for family and relaxation. A self-proclaimed feminist, she supports movements like Stop EVA and advocates for women’s rights. Her hobbies include dancing (notably reggaeton, as seen in a viral Instagram video), surfing, diving, singing, and traveling, with the U.S. as a dream destination.

She trains three days a week with personal trainer Miguel Lordán, focusing on HIIT for strength and endurance. Ester enjoys patatas bravas and admires Penélope Cruz and the film Volver (2006). Her Aquarius zodiac sign and Chinese zodiac Snake reflect her independent and creative spirit.

She has faced challenges with fame, describing it as isolating, but remains grounded through family and friends.

Filmography

• La mediadora (2012, Film) – Minor role
• May God Save Us (2016, Film) – Minor role (cut from final version)
• Cuando los ángeles duermen (When Angels Sleep, 2018, Film) – Silvia
• Tu hijo (Your Son, 2018, Film) – Andrea
• Mamá o papá (You Keep the Kids!, 2021, Film) – Claudia
• Venus (2022, Horror Film) – Lucía
• Rainbow (2022, Film) – Model (cameo)
• Perdidos en la noche (Lost in the Night, 2023, Film) – Mónica
• Bandidos (2024, Series) – Liliana
• The Wailing (2025, Film, post-production) – Daniela

Television (Selected):

• Centro médico (2016, Docudrama) – Rosa Martín
• Vis a vis (Locked Up, 2016–2018, Series) – Fernando’s daughter
• Estoy vivo (2017, Series) – Ruth
• Elite (2018–2020, Series) – Carla Rosón Caleruega
• La caza. Monteperdido (2019, Series) – Lucía Castán Grau
• Veneno (2020, Series) – Machús Osinaga
• Someone Has to Die (2020, Series) – Cayetana Aldama
• Elite: Short Stories (2021, Series) – Carla Rosón Caleruega

Net Worth

Ester Expósito’s estimated net worth is $500,000 to $3 million. Her primary income comes from acting, with significant earnings from Elite and films like Venus. She reportedly earns $300,000 annually, bolstered by modeling contracts with Bulgari, Yves Saint Laurent Beauté, and Ralph Lauren, and sponsored Instagram posts, estimated at $1,890–$3,150 per post.