Carolina Bang, born September 21, 1985, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands—let’s just say she’s got that mix of volcanic energy and Mediterranean flair. If you’ve seen “Las brujas de Zugarramurdi” (2013), you’ll know she can go from comedic mayhem to horror wildness without breaking a sweat. She’s not just acting, though; Carolina’s also got her hands in producing, juggling roles behind the scenes like it’s no big deal. “Balada triste de trompeta” (2010) is another wild ride where she proved she wasn’t afraid to get messy or weird—seriously, that movie’s bonkers, and she’s right at the center of the chaos. And then there’s “El Bar” (2017), which takes claustrophobia and paranoia and cranks ’em up to eleven. Carolina slips into her roles with this kind of natural, unpredictable energy—she’s magnetic, but you can’t quite pin down what she’ll do next. Off camera, she’s married to Álex de la Iglesia (since June 28, 2014), who’s kind of a big deal in Spanish cinema himself, so yeah, that’s a match made in movie geek heaven. Together they’ve got two kids, so you can imagine the dinner conversations—probably a wild mix of scripts, monsters, and family life. Carolina’s career just keeps picking up steam—she’s not one to fade quietly into the background, that’s for sure.
reference nÁlex de la Iglesia isn’t your run-of-the-mill director—honestly, the guy’s movies are wild rides. He’s got this knack for blending horror and dark comedy, like, you’ll be laughing one second and cringing the next. Just look at “The Day of the Beast” or “Witching & Bitching”—both totally bonkers, in a good way. His worlds are always packed with weirdos, losers, and outcasts but somehow, they’re the ones you end up rooting for. The visuals? Off the wall. You never really know what’s coming next, which keeps things fresh. He loves poking fun at Spanish society, too, using satire that’s biting but never preachy. Plus, the pace? No time to check your phone—stuff just keeps happening. It’s chaos, but it’s the kind of chaos you want to watch. So, if you’re in the mood for something unpredictable, De la Iglesia’s got you covered.
September 21, 1985
5′ 10″ (1.78 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain
Yes, Julia de la Iglesia
Irene Bang and Surekha
39 years old