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Pedro Alonso was born on 21 June 1971 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for Money Heist (2017), Gran Hotel (2011) and The Ministry of Time (2015).

María Castro was born on 30 November 1981 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is an actress, known for Vive cantando (2013), Sin tetas no hay paraíso (2008) and SMS, sin miedo a soñar (2006). She has been married to José Manuel Villalba since 15 September 2018. They have one child.

Celia Freijeiro García was born in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. Her father is the well known Spanish painter, Rafael Freijeiro.

At 18, after living for a year in the US, she moved to Madrid, where she started and consolidated her professional career. Due to her versatile and chameleon-like personality, Celia's work is both compelling and tenacious.

Celia strongly believes in the importance of theatre, which is why she began her acting career onstage. Her performance on El Color de Agosto 2006, written by Paloma Pedrero, brought her nominations for best actress to the most prestigious Spanish Theater awards; Valle Inclán award and Mayte award.

In 2013, she landed the leading role on Los Cenci a play by Artaud at Teatro Español the most legendary Spanish theatre; under the direction of Sonia Sebastian. Once again her performance brought her a nomination as best actress for the Valle Inclán award Celia's last work on the production of Mucho Ruido y Pocas Nueces or Much Ado About Nothing 2014, by Shakespeare; received both popular and critical acclaim. As a consequence of that success, the play was nominated for an award at The International Almagro Classical Theatre Festival.

In cinema, Celia's most important projects were in the films; De Chica en Chica, or Girl Gets Girl 2015, by Sonia Sebastian, where she is also a producer. And Todo es Silencio 2011, by José Luis Cuerda; where she played the lead along with Spanish actors Miguel Ángel Silvestre, Quim Gutierrez, and Juan Diego.

However, Celia's breakthrough as a household name comes from her roles on TV shows. Celia had the leading role on Seis Hermanas 2016, on Television Española/National Television; and on Homicidios 2011, along with Spanish actor Eduardo Noriega. In addition, she was the leading actress on the first Spanish web series, Girl Seeks Girl or Chica Busca Chica 2007; which was released on DVD in the US by WolfeTV and is still available for sale on Netflix and Amazon. As part of her commitment to the arts, Celia has also taken risks of her own, as she launched her own production company, to bring to life projects she is passionate about. Her company, Pocapena Producciones, has produced six theatre plays, three short films and the previously mentioned feature film De Chica en Chica /Girl Gets Girl.

Luis Barboo was born on 20 March 1927 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He was an actor, known for Conan the Barbarian (1982), Dracula, Prisoner of Frankenstein (1972) and The Loreley's Grasp (1973). He died on 30 September 2001 in Madrid, Spain.

Marta Larralde was born on 22 April 1981 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is an actress and assistant director, known for León y Olvido (2004), The Sea Inside (2004) and Gran Hotel (2011).

Antonio Durán 'Morris' was born in 1959 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor and producer, known for A esmorga (2014), Cell 211 (2009) and Doentes (2011).

Jazmín Abuín was born on 15 September 1983 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Chalk Line (2022), Wave of Crimes (2018) and Serramoura (2014).

Manuel Manquiña was born on 2 August 1953 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor and producer, known for Airbag (1997), O home e o can (2022) and Era visto (2011).

Manuel Mur Oti was born on 25 October 1908 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Orgullo (1955), Un hombre va por el camino (1949) and El batallón de las sombras (1957). He died on 5 August 2003 in Madrid, Spain.

Alejandro Jato was born on 2 April 1994 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for Es una Estrella (2020), Serve and Protect (2017) and In Love All Over Again (2023).

Ángel Armada was born in 1972 in Vigo (Pontevedra), Galicia, Spain. He studied Audio-Visual Science and Technology at the Escola de Image e Son, La Coruña, Spain. He is the editor and supervising editor, known for his work on La Bicicleta (2006); Al final del camino (2009); El tiempo entre costuras (2013-14); and Mar de plástico (2015-16).

Sonia Méndez was born on 14 August 1980 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is an actress and director, known for As Neves (2024), Angels of Sex (2012) and Conversa cunha muller morta (2012).

Silvia Superstar was born in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is known for Corsarios del chip (1996), Ellos robaron la picha de Hitler (2006) and Killer Barbys (1996).

Santi Prego was born in 1962 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor, known for The Way (2010), Matria (2023) and O río ten mans (2000).

Ricardo Castro Ríos was born on 2 April 1920 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He was an actor, known for Cinco gallinas y el cielo (1957), Herencia de amor (1981) and A sangre fría (1947). He died on 21 January 2001 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Uxio Lis was born in 1967 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor and producer, known for Colours (2019), La última esposa (2021) and El Plan (2023).

Beda Docampo Feijóo was born in 1948 in Vigo, Galicia, Spain. His family moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina with him when he was just one year old. He is a writer and director, known for the films El Marido Perfecto (1993), El Último Tren (2002) and Amores Locos (2009)."Francisco" (2015) is his latest film on Pope Bergoglio's life.

Updated September 2015.

Guillermo de Oliveira was born on 6 December 1986 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is a writer and director, known for Sad Hill Unearthed (2017), Sauerdogs (2022) and Seth's Gold (2015).

Alejandro Marzoa was born in 1979 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is a director and writer, known for Somos gente honrada (2013), Your Lost Memories (2012) and Temporada 92-93 (2007).

Carlos Portela was born in 1967 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is a writer and producer, known for Padre Casares (2008), Matalobos (2009) and Hierro (2019).

Gloria Cámara was born on 2 April 1939 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is an actress, known for Novela (1963), Willy Fog 2 (1993) and Palabras cruzadas (1974).

Marta Villar was born in 1957 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is an art director and set decorator, known for Salaó (2013), Entre bateas (2002) and Guts (2009).

Juan Manuel Sueiro was born in 1971 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is a composer, known for Sex, Party & Lies (2009), Just a Little Chemistry (2015) and Atómica (1998).

Coté Soler was born in 1976 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for Broken Embraces (2009), El vendedor del año (2010) and The Kovak Box (2006).

Carolina Vázquez was born in 1966 in Vigo, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. She is an actress, known for Matalobos (2009), Retribution (2015) and Urxencia Cero (2016).