Irene Ferreiro
{{Short description|Spanish actress, singer, and author}}
{{family name hatnote|Ferreiro|García|lang=Spanish}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Irene Ferreiro
| image = Festival de Málaga 2024 - Irene Ferreiro (cropped).jpg
| caption = Ferreiro in 2024
| birth_name = Irene Ferreiro García
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|2001|5|4}}
| birth_place = Madrid, Spain
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer|author|fashion designer}}
| years_active = 2018–present
| notable_works = Skam España
Piggy
}}
Irene Ferreiro García (born May 4, 2001) is a Spanish actress, singer, author, and fashion designer, best known for her main roles as Cristina "Cris" Soto Peña in Skam España, the Spanish adaptation of Skam, and as Claudia in the film Piggy, based on the short film of the same name.
Early life
Irene Ferreiro García was born and raised in Madrid, Spain. In Ferreiro's childhood, her mother encouraged her to try many different activities and hobbies.{{cite web |title= Conoce a Irene Ferreiro, la actriz detrás de Cris en 'Skam España' |url=https://www.msn.com/es-es/noticias/millennials/conoce-a-irene-ferreiro-la-actriz-detrás-de-cris-en-skam-españa/ar-BBVn3ts |website=MSN.com |date=29 March 2019 |access-date=19 August 2023 |language=es}} When she turned 12, she began taking acting classes at the Primera Toma school, working her way up to more intensive courses.
Career
=Acting (2018–present)=
In 2018, Ferreiro was cast as Cristina "Cris" Soto Peña in the Movistar+ series, Skam España, based on the Norwegian teen series, Skam. The second season of the show centered around her character, Cris, and her growing romantic connection with a mysterious new girl at school named Joana, played by musician Rizha. In a break from the traditional Skam, where a season centers around the romance of two teenage boys, España chose to have the storyline revolve around two teenage girls, and the topics of bisexuality, borderline personality disorder, familial struggles, and dealing with problems and decision-making through Cris, Joana, and their relationship.{{cite web |first1= Miguel |last1= Bermejo |title= Irene Ferreiro: “Es muy heavy leer a chicas que están saliendo del armario gracias a ‘Skam’” |url=https://prnoticias.com/2019/06/07/irene-ferreiro-skam-alba-planas-temporada3/ |website=PR Noticias |date=7 June 2019 |access-date=19 August 2023 |language=es}}{{cite web |first1= Fernando S. |last1= Palenzuela |title= Irene Ferreiro: "Me habría encantado tener 'Skam España' cuando me estaba descubriendo a mí misma" |url=https://www.formulatv.com/videos/irene-ferreiro-encantado-skam-espana-estaba-descubriendo-mi-misma-20325/ |website=Formula TV |date=1 June 2019 |access-date=19 August 2023 |language=es}}
For its third season, which centered around the characters of Nora and Viri, two of Cris' best friends, Skam España was awarded the "Cima TV Award for Equality" from the FesTVal de Vitoria for how it promoted themes of feminism and empowerment to a youth audience.{{cite web |title=‘Skam España’, Galardonada Con El Premio Cima TV Del Festval de Vitoria. |url=https://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/ocio/tv/series/2020/07/31/skam-espana-galardonada-premio-cima-34574787.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611232724/https://www.laopiniondemurcia.es/ocio/tv/series/2020/07/31/skam-espana-galardonada-premio-cima-34574787.html |url-status=live |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |website=La Opinión de Murcia |access-date=26 July 2023 |date=31 July 2020 |language=es }}
The same year she was cast in Skam España, she also appeared in the short film, Noche de paz, playing the role of Ivan's daughter.{{cite web |title= Noche de paz |url=https://www.promofest.org/films/noche-de-paz |website=Promofest |access-date=19 August 2023 |language=es}} The film was directed by Santiago Requejo. In 2019, she starred in the Playz miniseries, Circular, as Blanca Colomina.
In 2022, Ferreiro starred in the horror movie, Piggy, as Claudia, one of the tormentors of the main character who gives her the nickname "Piggy," starring alongside Claudia Salas from the Netflix series, Elite.{{cite web |title= Irene Ferreiro - Labure |url=https://labure.es/irene-ferreiro/ |website=Labure Talents |access-date=19 August 2023 |language=es}}
She also has an upcoming role in the movie, El silencio de Marcos Tremmer, directed by Miguel García de la Calera, which is set to be released sometime in 2023.
=Writing (2020)=
In 2020, the Spanish arm of the Penguin Random House editorial group published a book of poems and illustrations written and drawn by Ferreiro, titled Voces que se ahogaron en el silencio, which translates to Voices drowning in silence in English. The book is described as "a story that tells her vision of feminism, LGBT rights, success, friendships, relationships... An illustrated book that makes the conflicts of the new generation visible."{{cite web |title= Voces que se ahogaron en el silencio |url= https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51819583-voces-que-se-ahogaron-en-el-silencio |website=Goodreads |access-date=19 August 2023|language=es}}
=Fashion ventures (2021–present)=
Ferreiro created her own brand, called KEI Concepts by Irene Ferreiro, in 2021. The brand sells shirts, pants, socks, hats, and purses, among other things. Items can only be bought through their virtual storefront, which is headquartered in Madrid.{{cite web |title= Contacta con nosotros |url= https://keiconcept.es/contactenos |website=KEI Concepts by Irene Ferreiro |access-date=19 August 2023|language=es}} The brand also has an official Instagram account.{{cite web |title= kei.concept Official Instagram page |url= https://www.instagram.com/kei.concept/?hl=en |website=Instagram |access-date=19 August 2023|language=es}}
=Music (2022–present)=
In 2022, Ferreiro began to release original songs. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, she has released six singles: No Aceleres, Guapo Descarao, Duelo, bonnie&clyde, Fácil, and Millones. The producer for each of her songs is Chickjuarez. Music videos are released via her personal YouTube channel.{{cite web |first1=Irene |last1=Ferreiro |title= Fácil - Irene Ferreiro (prod. Chickjuarez) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAx0eYg299c |website=YouTube |date=10 February 2023 |access-date=19 August 2023 |language=es}}{{cite web |first1=Irene |last1=Ferreiro |title= NO ACELERES 25 MARZO me muero de emoción ahora mismo al poder contaros POR FIN que este viernes saco mi primer tema 💙 es una canción muy guay que forma parte de un proyecto que me hace muchísima ilusión jiji os iré contando más los próximos días :) de momento os dejo con estas fotitos del rodaje del videoclip 💙💙💙 conjunto de @kei.concept fotitos de @itsmissab makeup de @epuletmakeup |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CbX53maM38j/ |website=Instagram |date=21 March 2022 |access-date=19 August 2023 |language=es}}
Filmography
=Television=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Character !Notes |
| 2018–2020
|Cristina "Cris" Soto Peña | Main cast; 39 episodes & central character of season 2 |
| 2019
|Circular |Blanca Colomina |Main cast; miniseries |
=Film=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Character !Notes |
| 2018
|Noche de paz |Ivan's daughter |Short film |
| 2022
| Piggy |Claudia | |
| 2023
|El silencio de Marcos Tremmer |TBA | |
=Music videos=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Artist |
| 2017
| "Keep On Falling" | Manel Navarro |
| rowspan="2"| 2019
| "Volvimos a Empezar" | rowspan=2| VERSOIX |
| "El Cristal" |
| rowspan="4" | 2022
| "No Aceleres" | rowspan="6"| Irene Ferreiro |
| "Guapo Descarao" |
| "Duelo" |
| "bonnie&clyde" |
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| "Fácil" |
| "Millones" |
Discography
=Music=
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Notes |
| rowspan="4" | 2022
| "No Aceleres" | rowspan="6"| Single |
| "Guapo Descarao" |
| "Duelo" |
| "bonnie&clyde" |
| rowspan="2" | 2023
| "Fácil" |
| "Millones" |
Bibliography
- Voces que se ahogaron en el silencio (Penguin Random House, 2020)
References
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External links
- {{Instagram|irene.ferreiro}}
- {{IMDb name|10140375}}
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Category:Spanish television actresses