Veronica Sanchez

Verónica Sánchez Calderón, better known as Veronica Sánchez, is a renowned Spanish actress who gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Eva Capdevila in the Telecinco series Los Serrano in 2003. She made her theatrical debut in 1996, quickly establishing herself as a versatile and talented performer in Spain’s entertainment industry.

Early Life

Veronica Sánchez was born on July 1, 1977, in Sevilla, Andalucia, Spain, to parents José Sánchez and Cristina Calderón. She grew up alongside her sister, Silvia Sánchez Calderón. From an early age, Veronica developed a passion for acting, and her family was incredibly supportive of her decision to pursue a career in the arts. Though information about her school and college life remains scarce, it is known that she attended SEK International in Qatar, where she was Head of School. Initially studying science, she later shifted her focus to Dramatic Art to follow her passion for acting.

Veronica Sánchez Career

Veronica Sánchez’s career in acting began on the stage, where she made her debut in 1996. She worked in several notable theatre productions, including Un espíritu burlón de Noel Coward (1996), Tierra (1997), Lorca en Escena (1998), El Zapatito Mágico (1999), Fin (1999), Don Juan en los Ruedos de Salvador Tavora (2001), and Bodas de Sangre (2002), with Bodas de Sangre being one of her most successful projects.

Her breakthrough came in 2003 when she joined the cast of Los Serrano, a popular Spanish television series, where she portrayed Eva Capdevila. After leaving Los Serrano in 2005, Veronica expanded her career into film with roles in movies such as Camaron, El Calentito, and Los 2 Lados de la Cama. She also appeared in Mía Sarah (2005) and earned a nomination for a Cinema Winter Circle Award in 2006.

The following years saw Veronica further solidify her place in Spanish cinema and television. She starred in Gordos (2009), a film for which she was nominated for a Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress. Other projects included the TV series 14 de abril. La República (2011) and El Caso. Crónica de Sucesos (2016). In 2019, she gained widespread attention for her role in the TV series El Embarcadero, one of the most-watched Spanish shows at the time.

In March 2021, Veronica was featured in Sky Rojo, a highly anticipated Netflix series, where she played a key role as a night worker.

Controversies

Veronica Sánchez was implicated in a child abuse case involving two Lakeland men accused of using a stun gun to discipline children. She, along with others, was arrested in connection to the case, although further details about her involvement remain unclear. This controversy attracted significant media attention at the time.

Personal Life

Veronica Sánchez has kept much of her personal life private. However, it is known that she dated actor Fran Perea for three years while working on Los Serrano in 2003. Despite her relatively low-profile romantic life, she continues to enjoy a large fanbase both in Spain and internationally.

Social Media

Veronica Sánchez is active on social media, where she connects with her followers and shares updates on her career. She has amassed a following of 135k on Instagram (@veronicasanchezoficial) and over 11.6k followers on Twitter (@VeroSanchez_TV), often posting about her upcoming projects and personal life, including adorable pictures of her dog.

Veronica Sánchez Net Worth

Veronica Sánchez’s estimated net worth is approximately $1 million. Her wealth has largely come from her successful acting career, with her roles in television, film, and theatre contributing to her financial success.

Trivia

• Veronica Sánchez has received multiple nominations for prestigious awards, including the Goya Awards and the ACE Awards for her performances in Al Sur de Granada, Camaron (2005), and Gordos (2009).
• She won the Spanish Actors Union Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Gordos.
• In Sky Rojo, Veronica portrays a night worker in the highly anticipated Netflix series.
• Veronica has been associated with the renowned director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo.