1. Biography and Career Development
Pepa Rus's career began with a significant television debut, which then expanded into various roles in film, subsequent television series, and extensive theater work, marking key milestones in her artistic journey.
1.1. Early Life and Television Debut
Pepa Rus made her television debut in mid-2007, joining the secondary cast of the series Aída. She took on the role of Inmaculada "Macu" Colmenero, the young niece of the character Mauricio. This opportunity came as a surprise to Rus, who mentioned learning about it while on a bus trip to Seville to visit her family. To prepare for the role, she dedicated herself to watching all the episodes of 7 vidas and the initial seasons of Aída, indicating her commitment to understanding the show's context and her character's background. She described the characters in Aída as "flawed characters, like all of us," suggesting an appreciation for the show's realistic portrayal of individuals.
1.2. Film Appearances
In 2010, Pepa Rus made her cinematic debut in the film La mulaLa MulaSpanish (The Mule), where she played the character Josefa "Pepi." In this film, she shared the screen with notable Spanish actors such as Mario Casas, María Valverde, and Secun de la Rosa. Her role in La mula was a supporting one, contributing to the ensemble cast of the production.
1.3. Subsequent Television Roles
Following her debut, Pepa Rus continued to secure significant roles in various television series. From 2008 until its conclusion in 2010, she starred as Berta, a young woman newly arrived in the city, in the series Maitena: Estados alteradosMaitena: Estados alteradosSpanish.
In 2015, she joined the cast of Gym TonyGym TonySpanish, where she portrayed Secundina "Secun" García. Secun was characterized as a complaining neighbor living above the gym, who frequently threatened its owner, Tony, with reports. Rus reprised this role in 2017 for the spin-off series Gym Tony LCGym Tony LCSpanish.
Her other notable television appearances include a minor role as Francisca "Paquita" in The Time in Between in 2013, and a lead role as Matilde in Lo que escondían sus ojos in 2016. In 2017, she took on a supporting role as Clara in La que se avecina and also appeared as Gloria Montellano in a supporting capacity in Morocco: Love in Times of War.
1.4. Theater Work
Pepa Rus has a notable presence in the theater. In 2015, she participated in the play InsolaciónInsolaciónSpanish, and in 2016, she was part of A media luz los tresA media luz los tresSpanish, both by the renowned playwright Miguel Mihura. Her theatrical engagements continued in 2017 with her involvement in Un chico de revistaUn chico de revistaSpanish and El curso de tu vidaEl curso de tu vidaSpanish, for which she also served as a director.
2. Filmography and Television Roles
This section provides a comprehensive listing of Pepa Rus's professional credits across film, television, and theater.
2.1. Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | La mulaLa MulaSpanish | Josefa "Pepi" | Supporting role |
2.2. Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes | Episodes |
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2007-2014 | Aída | Inmaculada "Macu" Colmenero | Telecinco | Lead role | 134 |
2008-2010 | Maitena: Estados alteradosMaitena: Estados alteradosSpanish | Berta | Cuatro | Lead role | 80 |
2013 | The Time in Between | Francisca "Paquita" | Antena 3 | Minor role | 2 |
2015-2016 | Gym TonyGym TonySpanish | Secundina "Secun" García | Cuatro | Lead role | 269 |
2016 | Lo que escondían sus ojos | Matilde | Telecinco | Lead role | 4 |
2017- | La que se avecina | Clara | Telecinco | Supporting role | 4 |
2017 | Gym Tony LCGym Tony LCSpanish | Secundina "Secun" García | Cuatro | Lead role | 60 |
2017 | Morocco: Love in Times of War | Gloria Montellano | Antena 3 | Supporting role | 4 |
2.2.1. Guest Appearances
Year | Title | Channel | Notes |
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2011 | El club de la comedia (España)El club de la comediaSpanish | LaSexta | |
2015-2017 | Me resbalaMe resbalaSpanish | Antena 3 | |
2015 | Los Gipsy KingsLos Gipsy KingsSpanish | Cuatro | |
2017 | El gran reto musicalEl gran reto musicalSpanish | TVE | |
2017 | MasterChef Celebrity | TVE |
2.3. Theater
Year | Title | Role |
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2015-2016 | InsolaciónInsolaciónSpanish | |
2016 | A media luz los tres (play)A media luz los tresSpanish | |
2017 | Un chico de revistaUn chico de revistaSpanish | |
2017 | El curso de tu vidaEl curso de tu vidaSpanish | Director |
3. Discography
Pepa Rus has also ventured into music, releasing single tracks.
3.1. Singles
- 2011: "Lore, Lore, Macu, Macu"