Manuela Velasco Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Parents, Movies & TV Shows, Partner

Manuela Velasco, also known as Manuela Velasco Díez, is a Spanish actress and television presenter.

She is best known for portraying Ángela Vidal in the REC horror film series and Cristina Otegui in the television drama Velvet. She won the Goya Award for Best New Actress for her performance in REC (2007) and has built a successful career in Spanish film, television, and theatre.

Manuela Velasco
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Real Name:	Manuela Velasco Díez
Stage Name:	Manuela Velasco
Born:	October 23, 1975 (age 50 years old)
Place of Birth:	Madrid, Spain
Nationality:	Spanish
Ethnicity:	White (Spanish)
Height:	5 feet 3 inches (160 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Manuel Velasco and Mrs Velasco
Siblings:	Carlota Velasco
Relationship:	Rafa Castejón
Occupation:	Actress, Television Presenter
Net Worth:	$4 million

Early Life and Education

Manuela Velasco was born on October 23, 1975, in Madrid, Spain, to cinematographer Manuel Velasco and Mrs. Velasco. She is of Spanish ethnicity.

She has one sister, Carlota Velasco, who works as a journalist. Her religion is Christianity.

Growing up in a family closely connected to the entertainment industry, she developed an interest in acting during childhood. She made her screen debut at a young age and later combined her acting career with television presenting before becoming one of Spain’s most recognizable actresses.

Career

Manuela Velasco began acting as a child, making her film debut in Pedro Almodóvar‘s Law of Desire (La ley del deseo) in 1987. During the late 1990s and early 2000s, she worked extensively as a television presenter, hosting programs including Los 40 Principales on Canal+.

While presenting television, she continued appearing in Spanish series and films, steadily expanding her acting portfolio.

Her international breakthrough came in 2007 when she portrayed television reporter Ángela Vidal in the found-footage horror film REC. The performance earned her the Goya Award for Best New Actress and led to reprising the role in REC 2 and REC 4: Apocalypse.

She later gained further recognition for playing Cristina Otegui in Velvet and Velvet Colección. Her career also includes appearances in Hospital Central, Águila Roja, La chica de ayer, Liar (Mentiras), Tales of the Lockdown, and numerous stage productions, establishing her as one of Spain’s leading actresses.

Personal Life

Manuela Velasco, 50 years old, has been in a long-term relationship with Rafa Castejón. They have been together for the past 20 years. The couple has no children.

She enjoys theatre, film, literature, and television presenting. She continues to participate in stage productions and cultural events throughout Spain. Her height is 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).

Net Worth

Manuela Velasco has accumulated a net worth of $4 million USD. Her income is generated through acting in film, television, and theatre, television presenting, endorsements, and public appearances.

Her award-winning performance in REC, together with her long-running success in Spanish television and cinema, has contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

Films

• Law of Desire (La ley del deseo) (1987)
• El juego más divertido (1988)
• School Killer (2001)
• People Fish (Gente pez) (2001)
• REC (2007)
• REC 2 (2009)
• REC 4: Apocalypse (2014)
• Before the Burn (Antes de la quema) (2019)

Television

• Los desastres de la guerra (1983)
• Hospital Central (2002)
• Aída (2004)
• La chica de ayer (2009)
• Águila Roja (2010)
• Velvet (2014–2016)
• Velvet Colección (2017–2018)
• Liar (Mentiras) (2020)
• Tales of the Lockdown (2020)

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