The Catalan performer Itziar Castro, known for series such as Vis a vis either By H or by B and movies like Skins (for which she was nominated for a Goya for best new actress in 2017) or Championsdied early this Friday at the age of 46 in Lloret de Mar (Girona), as confirmed by municipal sources to EL PAÍS.
Castro was in the indoor pool of a local hotel early this Friday morning. The actress was participating in the rehearsal of a synchronized show prepared by the Kallipolis swimming club, directed by former swimmer Anna Tarrés. At that time, technical lighting tests were being carried out for the festival, scheduled for December 17. Around half past one, the actress felt bad. The emergency medical system doctors tried to revive her, but she finally died. The autopsy must confirm the cause of her death.
Her family and friends have published a statement in which they highlight the “indelible mark” that the Catalan performer leaves with her “remarkable performance and charisma.” “Itziar was not only a talented actress and artist, but a tireless fighter for her ideals and beliefs. She faced every challenge with a determination and courage that inspired many. “Her contribution to the art world and her tireless work for equality and social justice will remain a lasting legacy of her passion and commitment,” reads the message, sent to the media by the agency that represented the actress, Bedelka Talent.
The news was announced by director Frankie de Leonardis on the social network Castro was nominated for the Goya for best new actress for her role in Skins (2017) by Eduardo Casanova. Additionally, he worked in films such as The witches of Zugarramurdi by Álex de la Iglesia, Snow White by Pablo Berger, REC3 by Paco Plaza or Unconscious by Joaquín Oristrell, which marked his debut on the big screen, and in the second season of Paquita Salas, by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi. Before, on television, she had also appeared in series such as The heart of the city and Something to celebrate.
More generally, his career also developed in theater, musicals, video clips, directing castings or presentation of events, in addition to a controversial step through Triumph operation, where she served as an acting teacher until she was fired by the program’s producer, Gestmusic. “I am so versatile and restless that if I need to change, I look for a life,” Castro said in an interview in February 2018 with this newspaper. She even made her debut in literature, after writing several plays and short films, with the collection of poems With the heart ahead, edited by Planeta in 2021, with illustrations by Gisela Navarro. “His texts usually come out point-blank, from the inside, but he does not rule out humor and irony. The title responds to his way of being: he does everything with his heart for better and for worse,” reads the description of the work on the seal’s website.
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the death of the talented actress Itziar Castro @ItziarCastro, which happened last night. With a distinguished career in the entertainment industry, Castro left an indelible mark with his remarkable acting and charisma.
— Frankie De leonardis (@frankiedl) December 8, 2023
“I meet wonderful people who thank me because they say that my example has helped them feel better about their bodies and be happier. And that for me is a pride and an honor,” she noted in the same talk. “It was difficult for me to find my place and I found many no’s along the way. Until I participated in a musical and realized that I stood out in the difference. There are fewer roles for a person like me, but also less competition,” he added. Many colleagues, as well as several government ministers, regretted the death of the actress through messages on social networks, both for her professional profile and for her activism against fatphobia and in favor of feminism or the rights of the LGTBIQ collective. +.
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