Itzan Escamilla
Spanish actor (born 1997)
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Itzan Escamilla Guerrero (born 31 October 1997) is a Spanish actor, known for his work in both films and streaming series. Escamilla is best known for his lead role of Samuel García in the Netflix Thriller teen drama series, Élite.[1][2]
Itzan Escamilla | |
|---|---|
| Born | Itzan Escamilla Guerrero 31 October 1997 Madrid, Spain |
| Education | Cristina Rota School of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2016–present |
Additionally, he starred in En busca de Cortés, a documentary about the life of his grandfather Teo Escamilla.[3]
Biography
Born in Madrid on October 31, 1997, he is the son of a television producer and a model.[4] He studied acting at the Cristina Rota School of Dramatic Arts in Madrid.[5]
Personal life
Escamilla resides in Madrid, Spain.[6]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Seis Hermanas | Gorilla | 1 episode | [12] |
| Centro Médico | Isco | 1 episode | [13] | |
| Víctor Ros | Juan | 7 episodes | [14] | |
| 2017 | El ministerio del tiempo | Young Simón Bolívar | Season 3; Cameo | [15] |
| El final del camino | Gonzalo | 2 episodes | [16] | |
| Cable Girls | 15-years-old Francisco Gómez | 3 episodes | [17] | |
| 2018–2022 | Élite | Samuel García Domínguez | Lead role (season 1-5); 40 episodes | [18] |
| 2020–2021 | The Idhun Chronicles | Jack Redfield | Voice | [19] |
| 2021 | Élite historias breves: Carla Samuel | Samuel García Domínguez | Lead role; 3 episodes | [20] |
| 2021 | Élite historias breves: Samuel Omar | Samuel García Domínguez | Lead role; 3 episodes | [21] |
| 2024 | Midnight Family | Bernardo | 10 episodes | [22] |
| 2025 | Entrepeneurs | Cosmeteelmundo | 3 episodes |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Playwright | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Los Universos Paralelos (Rabbit Hole) | David | David Lindsay-Abaire | [23] |
| 2025 | La otra bestia | Lover | Ana Rujas | [24] |
| 2025-2026 | The Effect | Tristán | Lucy Prebble | [25][26] |
Music videos
| Year | Artist | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Blackstone | "Vuelve" | Love Interest | [27] |
| 2018 | DANNA | “Final Feliz” | Samuel García Domínguez | [28] |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22nd Cortogenia Awards | Best Male Performance | Chaval | Won | [29] |
| 2025 | 2nd Aura Awards | Best Ensemble | Midnight Family | Nominated | [30] |
