Maria Albiñana is a trilingual Spanish actor from Valencia, Spain, with over 15 years of experience across film, television and theatre in Spain, the United States, the United Kingdom and France.

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Fluent in Spanish, English and Valenciano, Maria has built an international career working across different markets and formats. She is also a professional dancer and journalist, bringing a diverse creative background and a strong understanding of both performance and storytelling to her work as an actor.

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In 2020, Maria created, produced, directed and starred in CANCELLED, an international lockdown series produced across Australia, Spain and Argentina. The series went on to receive more than 15 international awards, including Grand Jury Prizes at British Web Fest and Marseille Web Fest, and was nominated for a prestigious Rose d’Or Award.

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Her recent screen work includes Tierra Negra, directed by Alberto Morais, and UnCancelled, her feature-film debut as a screenwriter, producer and lead actress. Shot during Valencia’s Fallas festival and co-starring Australian director and actor Luke Eve, the film was released theatrically in 2024.

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Alongside her acting career, Maria is currently the Artistic Director of Cinema Jove – Valencia International Film Festival, where she also co-founded the festival’s Series section. Her experience on both sides of the camera gives her a distinctive perspective on character, storytelling and the creative process.

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Maria is particularly interested in international film and television projects and in working with directors and creators who value a strong, nuanced and emotionally grounded approach to performance.

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