Úrsula Corberó
The voice of the heist, the heart of the crew, and the fugitive who told the world their story.
Úrsula Corberó Delgado (born 11 August 1989) is a Spanish actress who gained international recognition for her role as Tokyo in the crime drama series Money Heist (2017–2021). She played Tokyo, the narrator of the story, a runaway robber who is scouted by the Professor to participate in his plan. The series, created by Álex Pina, first aired in Spain on Antena 3 and was later made available internationally through Netflix. For the first time in her career, Corberó was acclaimed by the critics and the audience who saw in this part a "before and after" in her career, in rupture with her previous roles. She was nominated for Best Actress in a TV Series at the Premios Feroz and won an Atv Award for Best Actress. The series won Best Drama Series at the 46th International Emmy Awards and became a worldwide hit as the most viewed non-English speaking series on the platform.
Quick Facts
- Birth name
- Úrsula Corberó Delgado
- Born
- 11 August 1989
- Birthplace
- Sant Pere de Vilamajor, Catalonia, Spain
- Occupation
- Actress
- Years active
- 2002–present
- Partner
- Chino Darín (2016–present)
- Children
- 1
Lore & Background
Corberó's character Tokyo is a runaway robber who is scouted by the Professor to participate in his plan for the heist. The series is characterized by its dark humor, its anticapitalist discourse and the importance of women. Tokyo serves as the narrator of the story, guiding viewers through the events of the Royal Mint and Bank of Spain heists. Her character arc involves a romantic relationship with Rio, which grounds her in something significant beyond her life as a fugitive. The series became a worldwide hit and is the most viewed non-English speaking series on Netflix, with Corberó's performance earning her critical acclaim and awards including an Atv Award for Best Actress.
Reader's Guide
Úrsula Corberó's casting as Tokyo was pivotal in securing the show's international success on Netflix, as her character serves as the narrator of the story, helping bridge cultural gaps for non-Spanish speaking audiences. The production team utilized her character to break the fourth wall, a technique that required precise timing and emotional delivery to maintain immersion while explaining complex plot points. Filming the series presented unique challenges regarding the physical demands of wearing the Dali masks and red jumpsuits for extended periods in confined sets designed to mimic the Royal Mint. Corberó had to balance the high-energy action sequences with intimate, quiet moments that revealed Tokyo's internal trauma. The cultural reception of her performance was overwhelmingly positive, leading to numerous accolades including an Atv Award for Best Actress and a nomination for Best Actress in a TV Series at the Premios Feroz. The series won Best Drama Series at the 46th International Emmy Awards and established her as a global star.
Did You Know?
- Úrsula Corberó was born on 11 August 1989 in Sant Pere de Vilamajor, province of Barcelona.
- By age six, she already knew she wanted to be an actress and later started acting in commercials.
- She got her first part at age 13 and took acting classes, as well as flamenco and jazz dance classes.
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