Interpretive career
Abril Zamora Peláez is a Spanish actress, screenwriter, and director born in Cerdanyola del Vallès in 1981. With a lengthy career spanning film, television, and theatre, Zamora has long aspired to act. From her youth she stepped onto stages and joined several notable Spanish television series that left a mark on the industry. Early credits include appearances on popular shows such as Los Serrano, Los Hombres de Paco, Hospital Central, and The Arriving, establishing a foundation for a diverse and evolving body of work.
In 2017, Zamora began a transition identifying as a woman. This personal journey was shared with her audience as she confronted the social challenges that come with a public figure undergoing change. Across interviews and appearances, she has consistently advocated for greater character variety and representation of transgender voices within the audiovisual sector. One of her first prominent acting roles under her chosen name was as Luna Garrida in the series Vis avis, where her performance over two seasons earned a nomination for Best New Actress at the Actors and Actresses Guild Awards in 2019, underscoring her talent and rising profile.
Zamora has since participated in a mix of film and television projects, including works such as Who Would You Take to a Deserted Island, Life Forward, El Molino, The Mess You Left, and Paquita Salas. In addition to acting, she has contributed as a screenwriter for television series, including Elite in 2019 and Señoras del (h)Ampa from 2018 to 2021. A pivotal project in her career is Everything Else, an HBO Max series she wrote, directed, and starred in. The fiction reflects the concerns and friendships of people in their thirties, offering a candid window into contemporary experiences and relationships.
Too many teachers
Zamora took on a new role in the reality competition Operación Triunfo on Prime Video, serving as an acting teacher. Within a short period, she emerged as one of the program’s most memorable figures, celebrated for her natural delivery, humor, and authenticity. Her participation also highlighted broader social commitments, including advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights and collective action. Through her teaching and commentary, she has emphasized the importance of including non-normative voices in mainstream competitions and television formats, helping to expand visibility for diverse performers.
She has spoken openly about personal insecurities related to body image and gender, noting that sharing these experiences has connected with contestants and audiences. In conversations with peers and students alike, Zamora has described how the willingness to support others can provide security to venture into unfamiliar creative territory, sometimes with confidence that feels like stepping into the unknown. Her approach blends technical craft with a lived honesty that resonates across audiences and fellow performers, reinforcing the value of inclusive casting and representation in storytelling. [citation]