Paloma Bloyd
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Paloma Bloyd is a Spanish/American actress. Daughter of a Spanish
mother and American
father.
of Chicago where she participated in various theater plays. Later on she moved to Florida
, where she began working as a reporter for the entertainment program ¨Chocolate Mix¨ for the local Telemundo
channel; (Canal 43).
When she turned 18 she returned to Spain with her mother. In Gijón
she continued her dramatic arts studies in the ESAD (Superior School for Dramatic Arts of Asturias), and it is then, encouraged by her mother, that she presents herself to the casting for Supermodelo 2007
. She was chosen to participate in the contest and ranked semi-finalist.
In 2008, she is chosen to form part of the cast of a theater production for the play Adulterios, written by Woody Allen
, starring alongside "Almodovar
Actresses" María Barranco
and Miriam Díaz-Aroca, directed by Verónica Forqué
. Visiting more than 60 cities during the one year national tour, the play is currently programmed in the prestigious "Teatro Maravillas" in Madrid.
During this year she also worked in various ad campaigns for the clothing fashion line Oso Blanco and the Spanish designer Maribel Salvy.
In 2009 she balances theater with television participating in some national series, in Doctor Mateo
with Gonzalo de Castro and Daniel Freire
, and in Cuatro, Cuestión de sexo, with Alejandro Tous
. She has also been chosen to star in proclaimed film director Daniel Calparsoro's upcoming television film Inocentes
.
In 2010 she was cast to play a supporting role in Mabrouk El Mechri's feature film "The Cold Light of Day" starring Bruce Willis
, Sigourney Weaver
and Henry Cavill
. She also appears in Enrique Urbizu's upcoming film No Habra Paz Para Los Malvados .
Spanish people
The Spanish are citizens of the Kingdom of Spain. Within Spain, there are also a number of vigorous nationalisms and regionalisms, reflecting the country's complex history....
mother and American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
father.
Biography
Paloma Bloyd was born in Chicago, USA on 6 March 1988. She grew up in Spain until she was 10 years old and then moved back to the United States with her family. She graduated from high school when she was 16. It was during her psychology class in her first year of college that she realized she wanted to be an actress. She began her studies in the Actors StudioActors Studio
The Actors Studio is a membership organization for professional actors, theatre directors and playwrights at 432 West 44th Street in the Clinton neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City. It was founded October 5, 1947, by Elia Kazan, Cheryl Crawford, Robert Lewis and Anna Sokolow who provided...
of Chicago where she participated in various theater plays. Later on she moved to Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
, where she began working as a reporter for the entertainment program ¨Chocolate Mix¨ for the local Telemundo
Telemundo
Telemundo is an American television network that broadcasts in Spanish. The network is the second-largest Spanish-language content producer in the world, and the second-largest Spanish-language network in the United States, behind Univision....
channel; (Canal 43).
When she turned 18 she returned to Spain with her mother. In Gijón
Gijón
Gijón , officially Gijón / Xixón, is a coastal industrial city and a municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Early mediaeval texts mention it as "Gigia". It was an important regional Roman city, although the area has been settled since earliest history...
she continued her dramatic arts studies in the ESAD (Superior School for Dramatic Arts of Asturias), and it is then, encouraged by her mother, that she presents herself to the casting for Supermodelo 2007
Supermodelo 2007
Supermodelo 2007 was the second Cycle of the is reality TV series in Spain broadcast by Channel Cuatro. The show is based on Tyra Banks hit series America's Next Top Model and is being hosted by Spanish supermodel Judit Mascó....
. She was chosen to participate in the contest and ranked semi-finalist.
In 2008, she is chosen to form part of the cast of a theater production for the play Adulterios, written by Woody Allen
Woody Allen
Woody Allen is an American screenwriter, director, actor, comedian, jazz musician, author, and playwright. Allen's films draw heavily on literature, sexuality, philosophy, psychology, Jewish identity, and the history of cinema...
, starring alongside "Almodovar
Almodovar
Almodovar or similarly spelled names may refer to:* Almodôvar, a municipality in Portugal* Almodóvar del Campo, a town in Spain* Agustín Almodóvar, a Spanish film producer...
Actresses" María Barranco
María Barranco
María Barranco , born María de los Remedios Barranco García, is a Spanish actress, who has won two Goya Awards for Best Supporting Actress....
and Miriam Díaz-Aroca, directed by Verónica Forqué
Veronica Forqué
Verónica Forqué is a Spanish actress of stage, film and television who comes from an artistic and theatrical family. Her mother is Carmen Vázquez Vigo and her father is the director José María Forqué. Her brother is director Álvaro Forqué...
. Visiting more than 60 cities during the one year national tour, the play is currently programmed in the prestigious "Teatro Maravillas" in Madrid.
During this year she also worked in various ad campaigns for the clothing fashion line Oso Blanco and the Spanish designer Maribel Salvy.
In 2009 she balances theater with television participating in some national series, in Doctor Mateo
Doctor Mateo
Doctor Mateo is a Spanish television comedy drama produced by Notro Films for Antena 3. It is an adaptation of the British series Doc Martin, created by Dominic Minghella.-Characters:*Mateo Sancristobal...
with Gonzalo de Castro and Daniel Freire
Daniel Freire
Daniel Freire is an Argentine film actor.He entered film in 1993 in Un Muro de silencio and has appeared in over 15 films including Las Aventuras de Dios 2000 in which he portrayed Jesus Christ and Arizona Sur in 2004.However in 2005 he appeared in 27 episodes of the Argentine TV series Motivos...
, and in Cuatro, Cuestión de sexo, with Alejandro Tous
Alejandro Tous
Alejandro García Tous is a Spanish actor. He best known for playing Álvaro Aguilar on the popular Spanish television comedy-drama Yo soy Bea.-Biography:...
. She has also been chosen to star in proclaimed film director Daniel Calparsoro's upcoming television film Inocentes
Inocentes
Inocentes is one of the oldest active punk rock bands in Brazil. The group was formed in 1981 by former members of pioneer local punk bands Restos de Nada and Condutores de Cadáver....
.
In 2010 she was cast to play a supporting role in Mabrouk El Mechri's feature film "The Cold Light of Day" starring Bruce Willis
Bruce Willis
Walter Bruce Willis , better known as Bruce Willis, is an American actor, producer, and musician. His career began in television in the 1980s and has continued both in television and film since, including comedic, dramatic, and action roles...
, Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver
Sigourney Weaver is an American actress. She is best known for her critically acclaimed role of Ellen Ripley in the four Alien films: Alien, Aliens, Alien 3 and Alien Resurrection, for which she has received worldwide recognition .Other notable roles include Dana...
and Henry Cavill
Henry Cavill
Henry William Dalgliesh Cavill is a British actor. He has appeared in the films The Count of Monte Cristo and Stardust, and played the role of Charles Brandon, 1st Duke of Suffolk, on the Showtime series The Tudors, from 2007 until 2010...
. She also appears in Enrique Urbizu's upcoming film No Habra Paz Para Los Malvados .
Film
- The Cold Light of Day (film)The Cold Light of Day (film)The Cold Light of Day is an upcoming action thriller film directed by Mabrouk El Mechri starring Bruce Willis, Sigourney Weaver and Henry Cavill.-Plot:...
(2011) ..... Cristiana, directed by Mabrouk El MechriMabrouk El MechriMabrouk el Mechri is a French director, screenwriter and actor.El Mechri was born in Versailles, France of Tunisian origin. He is married to actress Audrey Dana. He has directed a number of films... - No Habra Paz Para Los Malvados (2011) ..... directed by Enrique UrbizuEnrique UrbizuEnrique Urbizu is a Spanish film director and screenwriter. He is a native of Bilbao.-Filmography:* Tu novia está loca * Todo por la pasta * Como ser infeliz y disfrutarlo * Cachito...
Television
- SofíaSofiaSofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and the 12th largest city in the European Union with a population of 1.27 million people. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of Mount Vitosha and approximately at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula.Prehistoric settlements were excavated...
(2011) ..... Tatiana - El InternadoEl InternadoEl Internado Laguna Negra was a Spanish television drama thriller focusing on the students of a fictional boarding school in a forest, where teenagers are sent by their parents to study. The boarding school is situated in a forest far from the city, on the outskirts on which macabre events occur...
(2010) ..... Sara - No soy como tú (2010) ..... Violette
- La hora de José Mota (2010) ..... Sketch
- InocentesInocentesInocentes is one of the oldest active punk rock bands in Brazil. The group was formed in 1981 by former members of pioneer local punk bands Restos de Nada and Condutores de Cadáver....
(2009) ..... Sara, Television Film directed by Daniel Calparsoro - Doctor MateoDoctor MateoDoctor Mateo is a Spanish television comedy drama produced by Notro Films for Antena 3. It is an adaptation of the British series Doc Martin, created by Dominic Minghella.-Characters:*Mateo Sancristobal...
(2009) ..... Sonia - Cuestión de sexo (2009)
- Supermodelo 2007Supermodelo 2007Supermodelo 2007 was the second Cycle of the is reality TV series in Spain broadcast by Channel Cuatro. The show is based on Tyra Banks hit series America's Next Top Model and is being hosted by Spanish supermodel Judit Mascó....
(2007)
Theater
- Adulterios (2008–2009) ..... Juliet, written by Woody AllenWoody AllenWoody Allen is an American screenwriter, director, actor, comedian, jazz musician, author, and playwright. Allen's films draw heavily on literature, sexuality, philosophy, psychology, Jewish identity, and the history of cinema...
, directed by Verónica ForquéVeronica ForquéVerónica Forqué is a Spanish actress of stage, film and television who comes from an artistic and theatrical family. Her mother is Carmen Vázquez Vigo and her father is the director José María Forqué. Her brother is director Álvaro Forqué...
Short films
- Atracones (2010), directed by Bernabé Rico
- No existe el adiós (2010), directed by Pablo Bullejos
- Marisa (2009), directed by Nacho VigalondoNacho VigalondoIgnacio "Nacho" Vigalondo is a Spanish filmmaker.-Movie career:In addition to receiving an Academy Award nomination and a Best Short Film Award nomination at the European Film Awards, Vigalondo's 2003 short film 7:35 de la Mañana received the Bronze Moon of Valencia at the Cinema Jove – Valencia...
- Mythosis (2009), directed by Álvaro Díaz-Palacios