María Beltrán

María Beltrán’s filmography kinda jumps all over the place, but that’s what’s cool about her—she’s not afraid to take risks with the roles she picks. In El fantástico caso del Golem (2023), she dives headfirst into this bizarre, surreal world where nothing’s ever quite what it seems. The movie’s basically a fever dream, blending urban legends, weird science, and just enough dark humor to keep you guessing. You’re never sure if you’re supposed to laugh, cringe, or just sit there with your jaw on the floor. Beltrán’s character is right at the center of it, trying to piece together the mess while the world around her spins out of control. It’s honestly a wild ride—think Kafka meets Guillermo del Toro, with a dash of Spanish absurdity for extra flavor. Then you’ve got La zona (2017), which is a whole different beast. The show is set in a post-apocalyptic Spain after some gnarly nuclear disaster, and Beltrán plays someone who’s just trying to survive in the aftermath. The vibe is gritty, tense, and a little too real at times. She’s not some damsel in distress—she’s tough, resourceful, and surprisingly relatable, even when the world’s falling apart. And don’t sleep on Something Is About to Happen (2023), either. It’s got this creeping sense of dread running through it, and Beltrán nails the uneasy, almost paranoid energy the film needs. She really brings out the humanity in these weird, stressful situations, which is probably why people keep casting her in these offbeat, intense projects.