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Najwa Nimri Urrutikoetxea is a Spanish actress and singer of Navarrese and Jordanian descent.

Nimri's mother is Navarrese and her father is Jordanian; his name is Karam Nimri. She has a brother named Karim Nimri, a half-brother named Andre Nimri and two half-sisters named Sara and Nadia Nimri. Najwa also has a cousin who is a singer named (Antix) Alexander Nimier. When she was a child she moved to Bilbao and now lives in Madrid.

Her first important film role was in Salto al vacío, the first movie by film director Daniel Calparsoro. Her career as a singer started with small groups. In 1996, she formed the band Najwajean with Carlos Jean. She has also released three solo albums. She was married to Daniel Calparsoro and in 2004, she had a son, Teo.

Several of her film roles won her praise: as Ana in Lovers of the Arctic Circle, and as Elena in Sex and Lucia (Spanish title Lucía y el sexo). Both films were directed by Julio Medem. She starred next to Eduardo Noriega in Abre los ojos and El Método (The Method).

Clara Galle was born on 15 April 2002 in Pamplona, Spain. She is an actress, known for Through My Window (2022), The Boarding School: Las Cumbres (2021) and Through My Window: Looking at You (2024).

Ruben Zamora was born on 1 December 1975 in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for Los simuladores (2008), Cumbia Ninja (2013) and Paramedicos (2012).

He abandoned his studies of law for the universitary theater. His debut in cinema was in 1962. During the 60's and 70's he participates mainly in not very good comedies. But in the 80's he has revealed as one of the best spanish actors with films like The Holy Innocents (1984) or The Enchanted Forest (1987).

Natalia Huarte was born in 1989 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. She is an actress, known for Querer (2024), Las cartas perdidas (2021) and Todo lo que no sé (2025).

Raúl de la Fuente was born on 23 April 1974 in Pamplona, Spain. He is a director and writer, known for Another Day of Life (2018), Minerita (2013) and El Infierno (2019).

Andrea Jaurrieta (Spain, 1986) is a Goya-nominated writer and director. Her debut feature film, 'Ana de día' (Ana by Day), which she also produced, participated in over 30 international festivals such as Málaga or Bafici, winning 12 awards, which culminated with her nomination for Best New Director at the 33rd Goya Awards (Spanish Film Academy Awards) as well as at the CEC Medals (Spanish Cinema Writers Association).

In addition to having been Director's trainee in Pedro Almodóvar's 'Julieta', her short films have screened at international festivals and her video installations have been exhibited in artistic institutions globally. She has been a recipient of grants from the Royal Academy of Spain in Rome, the "Residencia de Estudiantes" in Madrid and the Residences of the Spanish Academy of Cinema.

She holds a Bachelor's degree in Film, where she was awarded Best Director of her promotion, and a Master's Degree in Film Direction from ESCAC. She combines her film projects with her work as a professor of Film Studies, Acting and Direction in several schools and universities.

Félix Viscarret was born in 1975 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is a director and writer, known for Bajo las estrellas (2007), Dreamers (1999) and Una vida no tan simple (2023).

Amaia Romero Arbizu, also known as Amaia, is a Spanish singer and songwriter born in 1999 in Pamplona (Navarra). In 2018 she became a well-known person in Spain for winning Operación Triunfo and participating in the Eurovision Song Contest. In 2020 Amazon Prime released Amaia, Una vuelta al Sol (2020), a documentary about the creation of her first studio album. She is also known for participating in different soundtracks such as Veneno (2020), The Legacy of the Bones (2019) or Paquita Salas (2016).

Nico Williams was born on 12 July 2002 in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain.

Patxi Freytez was born on 10 January 1967 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is an actor, known for All About My Mother (1999), El comisario (1999) and La fuga (2012).

Angelo Kelly was born on 23 December 1981 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for The Kelly Family: I Will Be Your Bride (1998), Klassentreffen 1.0 (2018) and Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne (2003). He has been married to Kira Harms since 1 May 2005. They have five children.

Arantxa Aranguren was born in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. She is known for Parallel Mothers (2021), Maixabel (2021) and El incidente (2017).

Diego Luis Fandos is a Spanish filmmaker and writer. Originally a journalist (University of Navarra), he is the recipient of a number of awards based on his short stories. Luis has written and directed short films, TV commercials, documentaries and the feature "Cosmos" which was released in 2008. He also worked on short films,"Kalimera" and "Under Pressure," and a book of interviews with Spanish and international short film writers/directors. His second feature script is about the experiences of an anarchist during the Spanish Civil War. Fandos has been a jury member at various international film festivals, including the Festival of Iranian Film in Prague (January 2014).

Daniel Castro was born on 10 March 1972 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is a writer and director, known for Ilusión (2013), Abducidos (2018) and The Best Summer of My Life (2018).

Jean-Daniel Fernandez Qundez was born on 15 January 1974 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is an editor and production manager, known for Double Team (1997), Femme Fatale (2002) and Lupin (2021).

David Ilundain was born in 1975 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is a director, known for B (2015), One for All (2020) and Acción-reacción (2008).

Álvaro Subiés was born in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is an actor, known for La manzana de oro (2022), Santuario (2024) and Los pacientes del doctor García (2023).

Chema Ruiz was born in 1967 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is an actor, known for Broken Embraces (2009), The Skin I Live In (2011) and Money Heist (2017).

Ángel Ruiz was born on 8 October 1970 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for The Ministry of Time (2015), Cuarteto de La Habana (1999) and Toc Toc (2017).

Mikel Urmeneta was born on 25 December 1963 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is a writer and cinematographer, known for Basket Bronx (2009), Iceberg (2011) and Ilustres ignorantes (2008).

María del Puy was born in 1941 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. She was an actress and producer, known for Estudio 1 (1965), Mujeres insólitas (1977) and A Electra le sienta bien el luto (1986). She died on 25 November 2015 in Madrid, Spain.

Raúl García was born on 11 July 1986 in Pamplona, Navarre, Spain.

Carlos Dorremochea was born on 23 October 1952 in Pamplona, Navarra, Spain. He is an art director and production designer, known for El comisario (1999), Gran Hotel (2011) and Velvet (2013).

Elena Vargas was born on 1 April 1978 in Pamplona, Spain. She is an actress and producer, known for Holiday (2014), Ochentaisiete (2015) and Vigilia (2003).