Micaela Nevárez

Micaela Nevárez (born January 1, 1972) is a Puerto Rican actress known for her roles in independent and European films. Her debut was in the Spanish film Princesas, directed by directed by Fernando León de Aranoa. In the film, she portrayed Zulema, an illegal immigrant from the Dominican Republic trying to make a living as a prostitute on the streets of Madrid, Spain. Nevárez's compelling performance in this film earned her the Goya Award for Best New Actress in 2006, a historic achievement as the first Puerto Rican actress to win this notable award.