Carla Simón Biography: Age, Height, Net Worth, Movies, Kids, Instagram, Husband, Awards

Carla Simón Pipó, professionally known as Carla Simón, is a Spanish film director and screenwriter. She is best known for directing the critically acclaimed films Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993), Alcarràs, and Romería.

Her film Alcarràs won the Golden Bear at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival, making her the first Catalan filmmaker to receive the prestigious award.

Carla Simón
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Carla Simón Pipó
Stage Name:	Carla Simón
Born:	December 29, 1986 (age 39 years old)
Place of Birth:	Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Nationality:	Spanish
Ethnicity:	Spanish (Catalan and Galician descent)
Height:	5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr Pipó and Mrs Pipó
Children:	Manel
Occupation:	Film Director, Screenwriter
Net Worth:	$2 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Carla Simón was born on December 29, 1986, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was the daughter of Mr Pipó and Mrs Pipó. She is of Catalan and Galician heritage and practices Christianity. Carla had no siblings. Her father died of AIDS when she was three years old, and her mother died from the same illness when she was six.

Following their deaths, she was raised by her maternal uncle, aunt, and cousin in Les Planes d’Hostoles, Girona, an experience that later inspired much of her filmmaking. She earned a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the Autonomous University of Barcelona in 2009, later studying television production at Televisió de Catalunya and completing a master’s degree at the London Film School.

Career

Carla Simón began her filmmaking career by directing short films and documentaries while studying in Spain and the United Kingdom. Early works such as Born Positive and Lipstick reflected her interest in personal storytelling and identity.

Her feature-film debut, Summer 1993 (2017), was inspired by her own childhood experiences after losing both parents. The film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival, winning the Best First Feature Award and receiving widespread international acclaim.

Carla Simón achieved even greater recognition in 2022 with Alcarràs, a drama about a Catalan farming family that won the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival. The historic victory established her as one of Europe’s leading contemporary filmmakers.

She later directed Romería (2025), another deeply personal project exploring her biological family’s history. Throughout her career, Simón has been praised for creating intimate, emotionally authentic stories rooted in family, memory, and identity.

Awards and Nominations

• Berlin International Film Festival – Golden Bear (Alcarràs) – Winner
• Berlin International Film Festival – Best First Feature Award (Summer 1993) – Winner
• Goya Awards – Best New Director (Summer 1993) – Winner
• Gaudí Awards – Multiple wins for Summer 1993 and Alcarràs.
• Best known for Summer 1993, Alcarràs, and Romería.

Social Media

• She does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Carla Simón, 39 years old, is currently single. She is the mother of two children, including her son Manel, who was born in June 2022.

Standing at approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm) tall, Carla is passionate about cinema, storytelling, and exploring themes of family, memory, and identity through her work. She has also spoken publicly about balancing motherhood with her filmmaking career.

Net Worth

Carla Simón has an estimated net worth of $2 million to $5 million USD. She has built her wealth through her successful career as a film director and screenwriter.

Her income comes from directing feature films, screenwriting, production work, film festival awards, grants, international distribution deals, and other creative projects. The global success of Summer 1993, Alcarràs, and Romería has been the primary contributor to her financial success.

Filmography

Feature Films

• Summer 1993 (Estiu 1993) (2017)
• Alcarràs (2022)
• Romería (2025)

Short Films

• Women
• Lovers
• Born Positive
• Lipstick
• Carta a mi madre para mi hijo

Television

• Creating Alcarràs (Documentary Special)

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