1. Early Life and Background
Sara Sálamo's journey into the performing arts began in her native Canary Islands before she moved to Madrid to pursue her acting aspirations, quickly making her mark in television and film.
1.1. Childhood and Education
Sara Ainhoa Concepción Sálamo was born on January 20, 1992, in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Canary Islands, Spain. Her interest in the performing arts was sparked at the early age of 11, following her participation in a short film created by her father. This formative experience solidified her ambition to become an actress. At 18, she made the pivotal decision to relocate to Madrid to actively pursue her career in acting.
1.2. Early Career
Sálamo made her television debut in 2012 with a minor role in the series Toledo, cruce de destinos. The same year, she temporarily moved to Málaga to take on a starring role in the Andalusian regional soap opera Arrayán. Her feature film debut came in 2013 with Three-60, a teen film where she portrayed a Fine Arts student. Throughout this early period, she also appeared in supporting roles in several other television series, including La que se avecina, Aída, Con el culo al aire, and Águila Roja.
2. Acting Career Highlights
Sálamo's acting career is marked by several significant roles that elevated her profile in both television and film, showcasing her versatility and growing presence in the Spanish entertainment industry.
2.1. Television Breakthroughs
Her first major role on national television was as Cayetana in the workplace dramedy B&b, de boca en boca, which aired on Telecinco from 2014 to 2015. This role significantly increased her visibility. Later, in 2019, she took on a lead role as "La Buhíta" in the crime series Brigada Costa del Sol, a production set in the Costa del Sol region, further cementing her status as a prominent television actress.
2.2. Notable Film Roles
Sálamo has also made notable contributions to the cinematic landscape. In 2018, she featured in two films: Perdida and Everybody Knows. Her filmography also includes Las grietas de Jara (2018), El año de la furia (2020), El refugio (2021), the short film Strange Way of Life (2023), El favor (2023), and Al otro barrio (2024).
3. Personal Life
Since 2017, Sara Sálamo has been in a relationship with the renowned footballer Isco Alarcón. The couple has two children together.
4. Social Activism and Beliefs
Sara Sálamo is a vocal advocate for social justice issues, openly identifying herself as an "actress, feminist, and animal rights activist." Her strong convictions have led her to actively engage in public discourse, particularly on topics such as bullfighting. She has frequently been involved in online controversies, often finding herself in opposition to pro-bullfighting groups and facing criticism for her stance. Her public advocacy highlights her commitment to human rights and social progress, making her a notable figure beyond her acting career.
5. Filmography
Sara Sálamo has accumulated an extensive list of credits across both film and television, showcasing her diverse acting range.
5.1. Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Tres 60 (Three-60) | Daniela |
| 2018 | Las grietas de Jara (Dark Buildings (A Crack in the Wall)) | Leonor |
| 2018 | Todos lo saben (Everybody Knows) | Rocío |
| 2018 | Perdida | Claudia Marini |
| 2020 | El año de la furia (The Year of Fury) | Jenny |
| 2021 | El refugio (Our (Perfect) Xmas Retreat) | Alex |
| 2023 | Strange Way of Life (short film) | Conchita |
| 2023 | El favor (Just One Small Favor) | Aura |
| 2024 | Al otro barrio | Sara |
5.2. Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Toledo, cruce de destinos | Violante de Aragón (young) (Guest role) |
| 2012 | Arrayán | Esther Machado (Main role) |
| 2014-15 | B&b, de boca en boca | Cayetana (Main role) |
| 2017 | La que se avecina | Olivia (Guest role) |
| 2018 | Olmos y Robles | Doctora Aguilar |
| 2019 | Brigada Costa del Sol | Yolanda, "La Buhíta" (Main role) |
| 2020 | Relatos con-fin-a-dos (anthology miniseries, episode "Selftape") | Sandra |