Quick Summary
- 1Galician actor Tamar Novas recently shared insights into his career, reflecting on his early success and his ability to handle unexpected situations.
- 2Novas, who is from Santiago de Compostela, won the Goya Award for Best New Actor at just 18 years old for his role in Alejandro Amenábar's 'Mar adentro'.
- 3He described his reaction to winning the prestigious award as lacking much foresight, relying instead on enthusiasm to fuel his career.
- 4He also recounted a recent experience at the Goya Awards where he and Belén Rueda had to deliver the first ex aequo award for Best Picture.
Quick Summary
Galician actor Tamar Novas recently shared insights into his career, reflecting on his early success and his ability to handle unexpected situations. Novas, who is from Santiago de Compostela, won the Goya Award for Best New Actor at just 18 years old for his role in Alejandro Amenábar's Mar adentro. He described his reaction to winning the prestigious award as lacking much foresight, relying instead on enthusiasm to fuel his career.
He also recounted a recent experience at the Goya Awards where he and Belén Rueda had to deliver the first ex aequo award for Best Picture. Novas noticed the small text indicating the tie on the card before Rueda did, prompting him to alert her to the situation. He compared this moment favorably to a similar incident at the Oscars, noting that the handling of the tie in Spain was much smoother. Currently, Novas is exploring his comedic side in Daniel Sánchez Arévalo's film Rondallas.
Navigating Unexpected Moments 🎭
According to the actor, being an actor often involves knowing how to respond to the unexpected. Tamar Novas demonstrated this skill during the recent Goya Awards when he, alongside Belén Rueda, was tasked with presenting the first ex aequo award for Best Picture in the history of the ceremony. The award was shared between El 47 and La infiltrada.
Novas recounted the precise moment they realized the tie. "Belén tenía el sobre y vi un papel que pasó donde ponía muy pequeñito ex aequo. Pensaba todo el rato: no lo ha visto. Fue muy rápido. Le dije que mirase si había otra tarjeta, y efectivamente," he explained. He likened the quick thinking required in that moment to a ninja reconstructing keys to fight off attackers. He contrasted this smooth handling with the Oscars, stating, "En los Oscar se equivocaron y lo llevaron peor, subieron los que no eran y hubo que interrumpir."
"Belén tenía el sobre y vi un papel que pasó donde ponía muy pequeñito ex aequo. Pensaba todo el rato: no lo ha visto. Fue muy rápido. Le dije que mirase si había otra tarjeta, y efectivamente."— Tamar Novas, Actor
Early Success and Career Trajectory 🌟
It is fitting that Novas feels comfortable in the Goya Awards environment, as he measures his years by the number of editions of the ceremony. Both the actor and the awards are approaching a significant milestone, celebrating their 40th anniversary in 2026. Novas reached legal adulthood at the same time he achieved major industry recognition, winning the statuette for Best New Actor for Mar adentro (2004), directed by Alejandro Amenábar. In the film, he portrayed the nephew of Ramón Sampedro.
Managing a career that begins with such a high-profile victory presents unique challenges. Novas admitted that he did not fully grasp the magnitude of the win at the time. "No tenía mucha cabeza ni nada cercano a una carrera," he said. Fellow filmmaker David Trueba offered him perspective, advising, "No pienses que siempre es así, es muy difícil caer en una película de estas características." Despite the advice, Novas has continued forward, stating, "Pero la ilusión era lo que me nutría. Estoy en el camino mientras la siga sintiendo."
Current Projects and Versatility 🎬
Following his early dramatic success, Novas is currently exploring his comedic abilities. He appears in Rondallas, the latest film from director Daniel Sánchez Arévalo. This project represents a shift in tone for the actor, allowing him to showcase a different side of his talent. By stepping into the genre of comedy, Novas demonstrates his versatility and willingness to evolve as an artist beyond the dramatic roles that first defined him.
"No pienses que siempre es así, es muy difícil caer en una película de estas características."— David Trueba, Filmmaker
"Pero la ilusión era lo que me nutría. Estoy en el camino mientras la siga sintiendo."— Tamar Novas, Actor
Frequently Asked Questions
Tamar Novas won the Goya Award for Best New Actor at age 18 for his role in 'Mar adentro'.
He and Belén Rueda presented the first ex aequo Best Picture award in Goya history.
He is currently exploring his comedic side in the film 'Rondallas' by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo.
