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Actress Itziar Castro has died at the age of 46

FILE – Actress Itziar Castro poses at the VIP premiere of “Tina, The Musical” at Teatro Coliseum de Gran Vía on September 30, 2021 in Madrid, Spain. – A. Pérez Meca – Europa Press – Archive

While rehearsing a synchronized swimming show for a Christmas gala, he suffered a decompensation

MADRID, 8 (EUROPA PRESS)

The actress Itziar Castro, known for her participation in films such as “Pieles” or “Campeones” and series such as “Vis a vis”, died this Thursday at the age of 46 in Lloret de Mar (Girona).

The film and advertising director Frankie de Leonardis, who announced the news of his death on the social network for a Christmas gala.

More precisely, on Wednesday, December 6, the actress shared images of the rehearsal with the Kallípolis Swimming Club with the former swimmer and coach Anna Tarrés.

The interpreter’s family and friends have issued a statement released by the actress’s representation agency explaining that the death occurred yesterday evening, December 7th.

In it, they pointed out that “with her distinguished career in the entertainment industry, Castro left an indelible mark with her remarkable performance and charisma,” and they emphasized that she was also “a tireless fighter for her ideals.”

“His contribution to the art world and his tireless commitment to equality and social justice will remain a lasting legacy of his passion and commitment,” they said, calling for respect for Castro’s family “in this difficult time of grief.”

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Likewise, they have indicated that details of memorial events for “those who wish to pay tribute” will be announced in the coming days.

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Castro (Barcelona, 1977) began his career in 2022 in the feature film “Noche de fiesta”, after which he appeared in various television series and films, including the film “Snow White” by Pablo Berger.

In 2017, she was part of the film “Pieles” by Eduardo Casanova, which earned her a Goya nomination for Best New Actress. Later, in 2018, he joined the cast of the series “Vis a vis” where he gained even more fame as an actor.

The actress, who also developed her career in musicals or theater, later appeared in films such as “Matar a Dios” or “Campeones”, was an acting teacher for the Operación Triunfo 2018 and was part of the series “Por H o por “. B’ on HBO Spain or “Once upon a time… but no more” on Netflix. In October of this year she presented the short film “La cita”, which she directed, produced and wrote the screenplay.