María Pedraza Biography: Age, Partner, Child, Instagram, Award, Money Heist, Net Worth, Movies, Theater, Height

María Pedraza Morillo is a Spanish actress, dancer, and model best known for her breakout roles as Alison Parker in Money Heist and Marina Nunier Osuna in Élite.

Discovered on Instagram by director Esteban Crespo, she made her film debut in Amar (2017) and has since appeared in both film and television, including El verano que vivimos (2020), Dancing on Glass (2022), Si fueras tú (2017), Toy Boy (2019–present), and Bank Under Siege (2024).

A classically trained ballerina, she graduated from the Royal Conservatory of Dance Mariemma and has also featured in music videos such as Myke Towers’ “Lala” (2023).

Profile

• Full Name: María Pedraza Morillo
• Stage Name: Maria Pedraza
• Born: 26 January 1996
• Age: 29 years old
• Birthplace: Madrid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Spanish actress, dancer, and model
• Height: 1.7 m
• Parent: Mr. and Mrs. Pedraza
• Siblings: Celia Pedraza
• Partners: Jason Fernández (2023–), Álex González (2021–2023), Jaime Lorente (2018–2020)
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life And Education

María Pedraza Morillo was born on January 26, 1996, in Madrid, Spain. While the names of her parents remain private, they are commonly referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Pedraza.

She has a sister, Celia Pedraza, who is also active on social media. María completed her secondary education at a private school in Madrid before graduating from the Royal Conservatory of Dance Mariemma, where she received formal training as a classical ballerina—a foundation that has enriched her artistic versatility.

She is of Spanish ethnicity, though her religious affiliation has not been publicly disclosed.

Career

María Pedraza began her acting career after being discovered on Instagram by director Esteban Crespo, who cast her as the lead in his debut film Amar (2017).

Portraying Laura alongside actors Pol Monen and Natalia Tena, Pedraza impressed audiences with her natural screen presence and made a strong entry into the Spanish film industry. This debut marked a turning point, transitioning her from a classically trained dancer into a rising actress.

Her breakthrough came with the role of Alison Parker in the internationally acclaimed series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel), where she portrayed the daughter of the British ambassador and one of the hostages.

The show’s success on Netflix propelled Pedraza to global fame, and her emotionally compelling performance received widespread praise. She further solidified her status with a lead role in Élite (2018), playing Marina Nunier Osuna, a character central to the show’s dramatic storyline.

Her work in Élite reunited her with Money Heist co-stars Miguel Herrán and Jaime Lorente, expanding her reach among international audiences.

Pedraza has since taken on a range of roles across both film and television, including the web series Si fueras tú (2017), the film A quién te llevarías a una isla desierta? (2019), and the series Toy Boy (2019–present), where she stars as Triana.

Her film credits include El verano que vivimos (2020), Dancing on Glass (2022), and appearances in White Lines (2020) and Sky Rojo (2021). In addition to acting, she continues to embrace her dance background, having trained at the Royal Conservatory of Dance Mariemma, and has built a strong presence as a model and influencer through social media.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @mariapedraza_
• Twitter handle: @mariapedraza_

Personal Life

María Pedraza is currently unmarried and without children. She has been in several relationships, including one with her Money Heist and Élite co-star Jaime Lorente, which lasted from 2018 to 2020.

In May 2021, she began dating actor Álex González, whom she met during the filming of Toy Boy, but they separated in April 2023. Later in 2023, María confirmed her relationship with actor Jason Fernández, which is ongoing.

Filmography

Films:

• Amar (2017)
• ¿A quién te llevarías a una isla desierta? (2019)
• El verano que vivimos (2020)
• Poliamor para principiantes (2021)
• Ego (2021)
• Las niñas de cristal (2022)
• Awareness (2023)
• El correo (2024)
• Blurred (TBA)

Television:

• Si fueras tú (2017)
• Money Heist (La casa de papel) (2017–2018)
• Élite (2018)
• Toy Boy (2019–2021)
• Urban. La vida es nuestra (2023)
• Galgos (2024)
• Asalto al Banco Central (2024)

Net Worth

María Pedraza has an estimated net worth of around $2 million, primarily earned through her successful acting career, with notable roles in Netflix series such as Money Heist, Élite, and Toy Boy, as well as various films and web projects.

Beyond acting, she generates additional income from modeling, brand endorsements, commercials, and paid promotions on her widely followed social media platforms.