Born on December 14, 1987, in Madrid, Spain, Ana Polvorosa began her acting journey early. As a child, she appeared in commercials and small TV roles—her first notable role came at age 13 in the series Raquel busca su sitio. However, her breakthrough came with the character “Lore” (Lorena García García) in the beloved sitcom Aída (2005–2012; late-2014 special). Over nearly a decade, she helped shape one of Spain’s most popular comedy series.
In cinema, she has taken on diverse roles—from supporting appearances in Escuela de seducción (2004) and Mentiras y gordas (2009)—for which she earned a LesGaiCineMad acting award—to more substantial performances in Mi gran noche (2015), Pieles (2017), Con quién viajas (2021), and La piedad (2022).
On television, Ana has maintained a prolific presence with credits in series like Fenómenos (2012–13), Amar es para siempre (2015–17), Netflix’s Las chicas del cable (2017–20)—where she portrayed Sara/Oscar Millán, a character exploring gender identity—and more recently in La Fortuna (2021), Tú también lo harías (2023), and La última noche en Tremor (2024).
Ana also shines on stage, having performed in plays like Olvida los tambores (2007) and Hoy no me puedo levantar (2013–14) . Critics and interviewers note her dedication: she studied at institutions like Cristina Rota’s and Juan Carlos Corazza’s schools, describes herself as a “creative sponge,” and appreciates directors like Alejandro Amenábar for their emotionally intelligent style.
Off-screen, she’s known to keep her personal life private but shows a strong love for animals and fashion—she has a dog and cat, and she frequently appears in style magazines like InStyle España. She’s also close to former Aída co-star Eduardo Casanova.
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Full Name | Ana María Ruiz Polvorosa |
Date of Birth | 14 December 1987 |
Place of Birth | Madrid, Spain |
Occupations | Actress (Film, TV, Theatre) |
Active Since | 2000–present |
Education / Training | Cristina Rota School; Juan Carlos Corazza; trained under Gina Piccirilli, Fernando Piernas, Andrés Lima |
Breakthrough Role | Lore in Aída (2005–2012; 2014) |
Notable TV Credits | Raquel busca su sitio, Fenómenos, Amar es para siempre, Las chicas del cable, La Fortuna |
Notable Films | Mentiras y gordas, Mi gran noche, Pieles, Con quién viajas, La piedad |
Theatre Highlights | Olvida los tambores (2007), Hoy no me puedo levantar (2013–14) |
Awards | LesGai Interpretation Award for Mentiras y gordas; Union Awards for TV supporting roles |
Interests | Photography, fashion, animal welfare; values emotional depth and privacy |