Katya Martín (born Katya Martín Gullans) is a Spanish-American actor, producer, writer and director.[1] She is best known for her portrayal of Juana Sánchez in the ABC's family drama television series Promised Land,[2] and has been featured as guest star in shows as MGM+'s Godfather of Harlem, BBC One's Roadkill as well as Showtime's The Affair. In 2022, it was announce that Martín was the lead role in the Indie Feature Film, The Death That Awaits.[3]
Katya Martín | |
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 Katya Martín in 2022 | |
| Born | Katya Martín Gullans |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, director, writer |
| Years active | 2013–present |
Early life
editMartín was born in Southern California, but grew up in Valencia, Spain. She speaks Spanish, English, French, and Italian and reflects a new generation of multicultural and multilingual artist in the United States.[4] In 2015, Martín was chosen as one of 14 actors from a pool of over 3,000 to be a part of ABC Discovers: Talent Showcase, and it was featured in a presentation that took place at the New World Stages in New York City.[5]
Other projects
editBesides her acting career, Martín has also ventured into producing, writing, and directing, creating videos and branded content for a range of organizations including Vogue, Red Bull, Target, Credo Beauty, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, The Brooklyn Museum,[6] and CLAIM. Her collaboration with Alvin Ailey to commemorate International Women's Day and Judy Chicago's art installation, The Dinner Party was highlighted in Elle magazine.[7]
Selected filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | My First Miracle | Angelica | Main Role |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Affair | Lily | Episode: Episode 10 |
| 2020 | Roadkill | Zoe Downs | Episode: Episode 2 |
| 2022 | Promised Land | Juana Sánchez | Main role |
| 2022 | Big Sky | Skylar Sharpe | Episode: "A Thin Layer of Rock" |
| 2023 | Godfather of Harlem | Marina | Episode: "Angel of Death" |
References
edit- ^ Gómez, Shirley (18 February 2022). "Katya Martín reveals if she has anything in common with her character in Promised Land". ¡Hola!. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Petski, Denise (28 April 2021). "Promised Land: Katya Martín Joins ABC Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (15 February 2022). "'Promised Land' Star Katya Martín Nabs Lead in Indie 'The Death That Awaits' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 31 March 2023.
- ^ Miller, Stuart (30 March 2022). "Promised Land may be ABC's 'last serialized drama.' What its fate says about network TV". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Robbins, Caryn (1 October 2015). "ABC Discovers: New York Talent Showcase Set for 10/6". Broadway World. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ "Alvin Ailey Tribute to 'The Dinner Party' by Judy Chicago". The Brooklyn Museum. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
- ^ Penrose, Nerisha (6 March 2020). "The Ailey School's Tribute to Judy Chicago's The Dinner Party Will Move You Into the Weekend". Elle. Retrieved 10 March 2023.