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42 Management and Production, headquartered in the United Kingdom and the United States, announced the signing of a contract with Mexican actress Adriana Paz, known for her role in the award-winning Cannes and Oscar-nominated film Emilia Pérez.
Adriana Paz has won three Ariel Awards in Mexico, including Best Actress for the film La Tirisia, and Best Supporting Actress for the films Hilda and La Caridad. She was also nominated for the Goya Award in Spain for the film El Autor. Her first Ariel nomination was in 2009 for the film Rudo y Cursi, and she was recently nominated for her role in Dead Man’s Switch.
Consecutive International Successes
Two years ago, Paz won the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival, shared with her co-stars in Emilia Pérez, including Zoe Saldana, Carla Sofia Gascon, and Selena Gomez. In this musical crime film, she plays Epifania Flores, the love interest of the character Emilia Pérez.
Adriana recently appeared in the film The Huntress, which premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. Directed by Susan Andrews Korea, the film tells the story of a mother confronting violence against women in a border city. She is also preparing for leading roles in Animals, directed by Ben Affleck, and A Mouthful of Ash, directed by Diego Luna, marking a reunion with Luna after their collaboration on Rudo y Cursi.
Ongoing Support from Her Management Team
Adriana Paz continues to be managed by Raoul Semancas while expanding her international presence through her new partnership with 42, which will support her career in the British and American markets.
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