Laia Manzanares (born 16 November 1996) is a Spanish actress. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Marta Carrilero in the Netflix series Élite.
Early life and education
Laia Manzanares was born in Barcelona, Spain. Details about her formal training in acting have not been widely documented in reliable encyclopedic sources.
Career
Manzanares began her professional acting career in Spanish television. Her breakout role came in 2019 when she was cast as Marta Carrilero, a student at Las Encinas in the teen drama series Élite. The character was introduced in the show's third season and appeared in subsequent seasons, contributing to the series' global popularity.
In addition to Élite, Manzanares has appeared in other Spanish television productions, including guest roles in series such as Vis a vis and Caramba!. She has also participated in short films and independent cinema projects, though specific titles and release dates are not extensively covered in major reference works.
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2021 | Élite (Netflix) | Marta Carrilero | Main cast, recurring character |
| 2020 | Vis a vis (Antena 3) | Guest appearance | Supporting role |
| 2022 | Caramba! (TV series) | Guest role | Television |
Personal life
Information about Manzanares’s personal life, including relationships and extracurricular activities, is limited in reliable public sources and is therefore not extensively reported in encyclopedic references.
Recognition
As of the latest available information, Laia Manzanares has not been the recipient of major industry awards; however, her performance in Élite has been noted by critics and audiences for its contribution to the series’ ensemble cast.
