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Enric Auquer

Actor
Enric Auquer, born in Rupià in 1988, has established himself in recent years as one of the most distinctive actors in Spanish cinema. After training in Barcelona, he began his career with smaller roles before gaining greater recognition with impressive performances in film and television. He received international attention for his role in MAMIFERA (2024, directed by Liliana Torres). In the film, he plays Bruno, the partner of Lola, played by María Rodríguez Soto. The drama about an unplanned pregnancy was shown in the Panorama section of the Berlinale and celebrated at international festivals. His performance contributes significantly to the authenticity of the film and underlines Auquer's ability to portray complex characters with emotional depth. He had already proven his versatility in films and series. He became known for his role in the series “Vida perfecta” (2019, directed by Leticia Dolera), which brought him a lot of attention. He also gave a convincing performance in “La línea invisible” (2020, directed by Mariano Barroso). On the big screen, he played an important role in “Quién a hierro mata” (2019, directed by Paco Plaza), which further cemented his presence as a character actor. Enric Auquer has received significant awards for his work. In 2020, he was honored with the Goya Award for Best New Actor for his performance in “Quién a hierro mata.” In the same year, he won the Gaudí Award in the same category and for Best Actor in the series Vida perfecta. These awards made him one of the rising stars of Spanish cinema. With MAMIFERA and his other projects, Enric Auquer impressively demonstrates that he is one of the most exciting actors of his generation, both in cinema and on television.

Films

Mamífera

Mamífera

By Liliana Torres

2024 | 93 min | Comedy

Lola enjoys her happy life with Bruno, her partner, when an unexpected pregnancy revolutionizes all her plans.

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