The Lady's Companion is a new Spanish Netflix comedy that boasts a strong cast of actors led by Nadia de Santiago, Marqués de Bayona, and Álvaro Mel.
The eight-episode series, which is now seemingly set for a second season, follows the story of a Chaperone named Elena who is tasked with finding the perfect husband for the Mencia sisters.
Her job becomes even more challenging after she unexpectedly falls in love with one of the guys she's setting up the girls with.
The Lady's Companion Cast Guide: Every Main Actor Who Appears
Nadia de Santiago - Elena Bianda
Nadia de Santiago headlines the cast of The Lady's Companion as Elena Bianda.
As the best chaperone in town, Elena is paid by rich young ladies' parents to advise them about love, protect their honor, and eventually look for a suitable husband for their daughter.
de Santiago is known for her roles in The Time It Takes, Cable Girls, and The Incredible Shrinking Wknd.
- Instagram: @nadiadensantiago90
- Wikipedia: Nadia de Santiago
- IMDb: Nadia de Santiago
Carloto Cotta - Gabriel
Carloto Cotta portrays Elena Bianda's former love, Gabriel (aka Marqués de Bayona).
Gabriel returns to Elena's life to try and pursue her once more. He tries to make her jealous by courting Cristina even though he is head over heels with Elena.
Cotta's other feature credits include Diamantino, Bairro, and Tabu.
- Instagram: @carloto.cotta
- Wikipedia: Carloto Cotta
- IMDb: Carloto Cotta
Álvaro Mel - Santiago Torres
Santiago Torres is the charming and free-spirited godson of Don Pedro Mencia and a close friend of the Mencia sisters. The character is played on-screen by Álvaro Mel.
Santiago's charm easily draws Elena into his arms, and she ends up conflicted about her feelings for him because it would technically be an unexpected conflict due to his ties to the Mencia family.
Mel has credits in Killer Book Club, A Perfect Story, and A Different View.
- Instagram: @mel
- Wikipedia: Álvaro Mel
- IMDb: Álvaro Mel
Zoe Bonafonte - Sara
Zoe Bonafonte brings Sara to life in The Lady's Companion. Sara is Pedro Mencia's middle daughter, who loves adventures and spontaneity.
Sara is interested in pursuing a higher education, so she secretly meets with their family doctor to learn more about medicine.
Bonafonte previously appeared in El 47, The Goldsmith's Secret, and Escándalo, relato de una obsesión.
- Instagram: @zoebonafonte
- Wikipedia: Zoe Bonafonte
- IMDb: Zoe Bonafonte
Maria Caballero - Alicia
Maria Caballero joins the cast of The Lady's Companion as Alicia, Elena's rival chaperone who has high career ambitions.
Caballero also starred in The Longest Night, The Girl in the Mirror, and The First Omen.
- Instagram: @maria__cabelleroa
- IMDb: Maria Caballero
Isa Montalbán - Cristina
Isa Montalbán portrays Cristina, the eldest daughter of Pedro Mencia and Elena Bianda's top priority in finding a perfect husband for her.
Cristina is struggling to overcome her grief after losing her mother. Eventually, Elena encourages her to live her life to the fullest and find her happiness.
Montalbán's major credits include Past Lies, Bellas Artes, and HollyBlood.
- Instagram: @isamontalbann
- IMDb: Isa Montalbán
Iratxe Emparan - Carlota
Carlota is the youngest daughter of Pedro Mencia, and she is often reckless with her actions.
Iratxe Emparan plays the character, who can be seen in Sky Rojo, The Snow Girl, and The Wedding Unplanner.
- Instagram: @iratxe_emparan
- IMDb: Iratxe Emparan
Paula Usero - Josefina
Paula Usero plays Josefina, Esther Zapico's chaperone and a close friend of Elena.
Usero is known for her roles in Full of Grace, Rosa's Wedding, and Las Abogadas.
- Instagram: @paulausero
- Wikipedia: Paula Usero
- IMDb: Paula Usero
Tristán Ulloa - Pedro Mencia
Tristán Ulloa stars as Pedro Mencia, the wealthy father of the three sisters seeking love.
He hires Elena to look after his daughters and ensure that they will find the perfect husband.
Ulloa previously starred in El Caso Asunta, Berlin, and The Snow Girl.
- Instagram: @trisulloa
- Wikipedia: Tristán Ulloa
- IMDb: Tristán Ulloa
Sergio Pozo - Doctor Aguilar
Doctor Aguilar (played by Sergio Pozo) is the Mencias' family doctor who secretly gives notes to Sara about the medical field to help her decide if she wants to pursue such education.
Pozo also starred in 1000 Miles from Christmas, A Perfect Story, and Perverso.
- Instagram: @_serge_
- IMDb: Sergio Pozo
Carmen Balague - Juana
As the family maid, Carmen Balague's Juana is close to the Mencias. She also manages to forge a strong bond with Santiago, and she even knows the truth behind his feelings for Cristina.
Balague's past credits include Aquí no hay quien viva, Nosotras, and Cuéntame cómo pasó.
- Wikipedia: Carmen Balague
- IMDb: Carmen Balague
Mario Alonso - Mensajero
The messenger who brought the bad news to Cristina that Eduardo doesn't want to marry her is played on-screen by Mario Alonso.
Alonso can be seen in Abracadabra, 21 Positions, and It's For Your Own Good.
- Instagram: @supermarioalonso
- IMDb: Mario Alonso
Itziar Manero - Adelita
Itziar Manero portrays Adelita, another companion who eventually falls in love with Lazaro (a member of a wealthy family).
Manero has credits in Dias Mejores, The Girls Are Alright, and Itxaso.
- Instagram: @itziar_manero
- IMDb: Itziar Manero
Ivan Lapadula - Eduardo
Ivan Lapadula appears in The Lady's Companion Episode 1 as Eduardo, Cristina's first boyfriend, who left her after promising that he will propose to her.
Lapadula's most recognizable role is playing Angel in Dos Vidas. The actor also appeared in Maxima, Isaac, and Through My Window: Looking at You.
- Instagram: @ivanlapadula
- IMDb: Ivan Lapadula
Nicolas Illoro - Lazaro
Nicolas Illoro joins the cast as Lazaro, a family friend of the Mencias who fell in love with Adelita.
Illoro previously starred in El Cid, Holy Family, and The Barrier.
- Instagram: @nicolasilloro
- IMDb: Nicolas Illoro
Gracia Olayo - Lady Angustias
Gracia Olayo makes a special appearance as Lady Angustias, the right-hand woman of Pedro Mencias who also serves as his spy in keeping tabs on Elena and the three girls.
Olayo is best known for her roles in The Messiah, The Last Circus, and Mujeres.
- Instagram: @graciaolayo2017
- Wikipedia: Gracia Olayo
- IMDb: Gracia Olayo
Candela Pradas - Esther
Candela Pradas appears as Esther in The Lady's Companion.
Esther is Josephine's ward/assigned lady, and the pair eventually fall in love with one another despite being forbidden during that time.
Pradas' notable credits include appearing in the casts of The Wrong Side of the Tracks, Paraiso, and Respira.
- IMDb: Candela Pradas
The Lady's Companion premiered on Netflix on March 28.
