Lucía Veiga

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Veiga and the second or maternal family name is López.

Lucía Veiga
Veiga in 2025
Born
Lucía Veiga López

1979 (age 45–46)
A Coruña, Spain
EducationUniversity of A Coruña (BA in Hispanic Philology)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Comedian
  • Television presenter
Years active2018–present
Notable work
Awards

Lucía Veiga López (born 1979) is a Spanish actress, comedian, and television presenter. She gained recognition for her role as Norma in the Netflix series Rapa (2022–2024), which earned her the Mestre Mateo Award for Best Actress in 2023. In 2024, she received a Goya Award nomination for Best New Actress for her performance in Soy Nevenka, directed by Icíar Bollaín.[1] In May 2025, she was elected president of the Academia Galega do Audiovisual (Galician Academy of Audiovisual Arts).[2]

Early life and education

Veiga was born in A Coruña, Galicia, in 1979. She graduated with a degree in Hispanic Philology from the University of A Coruña.[3] Before pursuing acting, she worked as a mobile phone sales representative.[4]

During her university years, she was actively involved in campus media and social causes. She collaborated with the community radio station Cuac FM, as well as with Xacarandaina and the University's Office of Solidarity Action. She has continued to collaborate with Cuac FM on special occasions, including their 25th anniversary celebration.[5]

Career

Career transition and early work (2018–2020)

In 2018, after being laid off from her job as a mobile phone sales representative, Veiga decided to pursue acting professionally at the age of 39.[6]

Her first television appearance was in 2008 with a guest role in the Telecinco series Vivir sin permiso.[7] She subsequently appeared in the TVG series A Estiba before transitioning to more prominent roles.[8]

Television breakthrough (2020–2024)

Veiga's breakthrough came with her role as Norma, a murderous physiotherapist, in the critically acclaimed series Rapa (2022–2024), produced for Movistar+.[9] The series, filmed in Galicia, showcased her dramatic acting abilities and earned her widespread recognition. Her performance was praised by critics, with many noting how "the comedian who suddenly got serious became frightening."

For her work in Rapa, Veiga received both the Feroz Award and the Mestre Mateo Award for Best Actress in 2023.[10][11] She also appeared in other series including El desorden que dejas for Netflix and As Neves (2024).[12]

In September 2022, Veiga became the main presenter of Malicia Noticias, a satirical news program on TVG.[13] Her work as a television presenter earned her the Mestre Mateo Award for Best Communicator in 2024.[14]

Film recognition and Goya nomination (2024–present)

Veiga's transition to film brought her significant recognition with her role as Charo Velasco in Soy Nevenka (2024), directed by Icíar Bollaín.[15][16] The film tells the story of Nevenka Fernández, the first woman in Spain to successfully prosecute a politician for sexual harassment. Veiga portrayed the opposition leader who supported Fernández when most of society turned against her.[17]

Her performance in Soy Nevenka earned her a nomination for the Goya Award for Best New Actress at the 39th Goya Awards in 2025.[18][19] She also received the Medal of the Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos (Circle of Film Writers) in the Best New Actress category for the same role in 2025.[20]

In 2025, Veiga starred as Emilia Pardo Bazán in the film Mi ilustrísimo amigo (My Dearest Friend) by Paula Cons, which depicts the love story between Benito Pérez Galdós and the Galician intellectual.[21] Veiga described the role as "a lot of pressure for someone from A Coruña to play Emilia, embodying someone you admire and studied in high school."[22]

Other activities

Veiga is also involved in comedy and improvisational theater. Together with Marita Martínez, she formed the comedy duo "Las Izquierdo Sisters" (formerly "Las Hermanas Izquierdo"), which specializes in improvisational comedy.[23] Their performances involve audience participation, with spectators providing ideas, place names, and objects that the duo incorporates into their improvised stories.[24]

She served as the presenter of the XIX Gala of the Mestre Mateo Awards.[25][26]

Leadership role

On 30 May 2025, Veiga was elected president of the Academia Galega do Audiovisual (Galician Academy of Audiovisual Arts), succeeding Álvaro Pérez Becerra. She became the third woman to hold this position, with a mandate running from 2025 to 2027.[27] The academy's board was renewed with significant female representation, and Veiga stated that the organization aims to "promote a more diverse, safe, and inclusive Galician audiovisual industry."[28]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Vivir sin permiso Guest appearance
2020–2021 A Estiba TVG series
2021 El desorden que dejas Netflix series
2022–2024 Rapa Norma Movistar+ series
2022–present Malicia Noticias Presenter TVG satirical news program
2024 As Neves Sarxento Portas
2024 Celeste Mother of Aarón
2024 Clanes Natalia

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2024 Soy Nevenka Charo Velasco Directed by Icíar Bollaín
2025 Mi ilustrísimo amigo Emilia Pardo Bazán Directed by Paula Cons

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result
2023 Feroz Awards Best Actress Rapa Won
2023 Mestre Mateo Awards Best Actress Rapa Won
2024 Mestre Mateo Awards Best Communicator Malicia Noticias Won
2025 Círculo de Escritores Cinematográficos Medal for Best New Actress Soy Nevenka Won
2025 Goya Awards Best New Actress Soy Nevenka Nominated

References

  1. ^ "Los Goya 2025: Lucía Veiga y Marcos García Cabeza, talento coruñés en la gran noche del cine español" [The Goya Awards 2025: Lucía Veiga and Marcos García Cabeza, talent from A Coruña on Spanish cinema’s big night]. Cadena Ser (in Spanish). 10 February 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  2. ^ "La actriz Lucía Veiga, nueva presidenta de la Academia Galega do Audiovisual" [Actress Lucía Veiga, new president of the Galician Academy of Audiovisual Arts]. CIMA (in Spanish). 2 June 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  3. ^ Corbelle, Sabela (2 July 2025). "Lucía Veiga: "Son un pouco formiga: constante e perseverante"" [Lucía Veiga: "I'm a bit like an ant – constant and persevering"]. El Progreso (in Galician). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  4. ^ Doallo, María (24 January 2025). "Lucía Veiga, candidata a mellor actriz revelación por «Soy Nevenka»: «Aos 37 anos vendía teléfonos en internet e agora vou polo Goya»" [Lucía Veiga, nominee for Best New Actress for *Soy Nevenka*: "At 37 I was selling phones online and now I’m going for the Goya"]. La Voz de Galicia (in Galician). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  5. ^ Penelas, Silvia (10 February 2022). "CUAC FM celebra en el Teatro Colón su 25 aniversario con el documental "Nada que ver"" [CUAC FM celebrates its 25th anniversary at the Teatro Colón with the documentary *Nada que ver*]. Cadena Ser (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 8 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  6. ^ Lede, Adrián (20 December 2024). "«Me quedé en el paro y tuve la sangre fría de pensar qué quería hacer»" ["I was left unemployed and had the nerve to think about what I wanted to do"]. Faro de Vigo (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 18 April 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  7. ^ "La actriz Lucía Veiga, pregonera de las fiestas de Ferrol de este año" [Actress Lucía Veiga, this year’s town crier for the Ferrol festivities]. Diario de Ferrol (in Spanish). 16 August 2022. Archived from the original on 30 September 2022. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  8. ^ Sanmartín, Xabi (26 August 2019). "Lucía Veiga, criada por los Electroduendes" [Lucía Veiga, raised on Los Electroduendes]. El Correo Gallego (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  9. ^ Menán, Marta (2 February 2025). ""Quería ser profesora, pero opositar me dio demasiado respeto"" ["I wanted to be a teacher, but taking the civil service exams felt too daunting"]. El Progreso (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  10. ^ "As bestas y Luis Zahera brillan en los Premios Feroz" [*As bestas* and Luis Zahera shine at the Feroz Awards]. La Opinión Coruña (in Spanish). 29 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2 April 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  11. ^ "Todos los premios de los Mestre Mateo, con una película rodada en Ourense como gran ganadora" [All the Mestre Mateo Awards, with a film shot in Ourense as the big winner]. La Región (in Spanish). 12 March 2023. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  12. ^ Buceta, Jacobo (17 March 2025). "Sonia Méndez: "Trabajo para que otras mujeres tengan la oportunidad de hacer una película antes que yo"" [Sonia Méndez: "I work so that other women have the opportunity to make a film before I do"]. Cadena Ser (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 18 March 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  13. ^ "Lucía Veiga, la coruñesa a la que despidieron como comercial y ahora opta al Goya a la mejor actriz revelación" [Lucía Veiga, the woman from A Coruña who was fired from her sales job and is now up for the Goya for Best New Actress]. El Debate (in Spanish). 17 January 2025. Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  14. ^ Otero Mayán, Marta (24 March 2024). "'O corno', con sete premios, e 'Matria', con cinco, triunfan nos Mestre Mateo" [*O corno*, with seven awards, and *Matria*, with five, triumph at the Mestre Mateo Awards]. La Opinión Coruña (in Galician). Archived from the original on 26 December 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  15. ^ Clavero, Marta (18 December 2024). "Una casi recién llegada y un 'reincidente' abanderan a Galicia en los Goya con películas sobre mujeres" [A near newcomer and a 'repeat offender' represent Galicia at the Goya Awards with films about women]. Faro de Vigo (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  16. ^ Penelas, Silvia (27 October 2024). "Lucía Veiga, actriz coruñesa: "Las mujeres estamos preparadas para vernos como un mismo equipo"" [Lucía Veiga, actress from A Coruña: "We women are ready to see ourselves as one single team"]. El Español (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  17. ^ García, Xavier (16 January 2025). "«'Nevenka' es una película muy necesaria»" ["'Nevenka' is a very necessary film"]. Diario de León (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  18. ^ "Lucía Veiga: "No me esperaba ser nominada a los Goya porque lo veía como algo muy lejano"" [Lucía Veiga: "I didn’t expect to be nominated for the Goya Awards because it seemed like something very far off"]. Europa Press (in Spanish). 20 December 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  19. ^ "Lucía Veiga, nominada al Goya como actriz revelación: 'Me quedé en el paro y tuve la sangre fría de pensar qué quería hacer" [Lucía Veiga, Goya nominee for Best New Actress: "I became unemployed and had the nerve to think about what I really wanted to do"]. MSN (in Spanish). 20 December 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  20. ^ "Todos los ganadores de las Medallas del CEC 2025" [All the winners of the 2025 CEC Medals]. Escribiendo Cine (in Spanish). 4 February 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  21. ^ "Paula Cons lleva el amor de Pardo Bazán y Galdós al Festival de Cine de Madrid" [Paula Cons brings the love story of Pardo Bazán and Galdós to the Madrid Film Festival]. La Opinión Coruña (in Spanish). 22 July 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  22. ^ García, Xavier (16 January 2025). "Lucía Veiga, actriz nominada a un Goya: El objetivo era reintegrarle a Nevenka la dignidad" [Lucía Veiga, Goya-nominated actress: The goal was to restore Nevenka’s dignity]. EFE (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 16 January 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  23. ^ "Lucía Veiga, actriz nominada a un Goya: "El objetivo era reintegrarle a Nevenka la dignidad"" [Lucía Veiga, Goya-nominated actress: "The goal was to restore Nevenka's dignity"]. Diario de León (in Spanish). 15 January 2025. Archived from the original on 27 January 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  24. ^ Otero Mayán, Marta (6 May 2023). "En A Coruña, la comedia se improvisa" [In A Coruña, comedy is improvised]. La Opinión Coruña (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.(Subscription required.)
  25. ^ Lede, Adrián (20 December 2024). "«Me quedé en el paro y tuve la sangre fría de pensar qué quería hacer»" ["I became unemployed and had the nerve to think about what I really wanted to do"]. La Opinión Coruña (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 9 February 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  26. ^ "Sello ourensano en los vestidos de dos estrellas de los premios Mestre Mateo" [Ourense label on the dresses of two stars at the Mestre Mateo Awards]. La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). 17 March 2025. Archived from the original on 17 March 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.(Subscription required.)
  27. ^ "La actriz Lucía Veiga, nueva presidenta de la Academia Galega do Audiovisual" [Actress Lucía Veiga, new president of the Galician Academy of Audiovisual Arts]. Europa Press (in Spanish). 2 June 2025. Archived from the original on 24 June 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
  28. ^ Martínez, Óscar (2 June 2025). "La coruñesa Lucía Veiga asume la presidencia de la Academia Galega Audiovisual" [The Coruña-born Lucía Veiga assumes the presidency of the Galician Audiovisual Academy]. El Español (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2025.
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