Ana Sofía Gatica is experiencing one of the most exciting moments of her career. Her latest project, Unspeakable Sins, has become a global phenomenon, ranking among the most-watched series on Netflix across dozens of countries. With a story full of erotic tension, moral ambiguity, and unexpected twists, the series has not only captivated audiences but also solidified Gatica as one of the most promising Latin American actresses of her generation.
Portraying Livia, a character driven by impulse, instinct, and emotional volatility, Ana Sofía delivers a performance that is both mature and raw. In an exclusive interview, she shared that playing Livia was one of the most challenging roles of her career, as it required embodying decisions rooted in envy, anger, and impulsiveness, traits far from her personal way of navigating life. Still, she found a meaningful connection through Livia’s environmental activism, a side of the character that resonated deeply.
From a young age, Ana Sofía knew acting was her calling. After attending a performance of The Nutcracker as a child, she famously asked her mother, “When I’m up there, will you come watch me at the theater?” It was a clear declaration of her future, one that is now unfolding with undeniable force. Her path has taken her from comedic stages, like The Play That Goes Wrong, to emotionally intense projects such as Control Z and Prison Cell 211. Each role has served as both a mirror and a transformative experience, allowing her to explore the depths of human nature through fiction.
I always want people to question things through my work, and enjoy it.
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| Photo: Jazmin H Makeup: Ger Parra Hair: Ernesto Vargas Styling: JJ Rizo |
When did you realize you wanted to make a living from acting, and what has driven you to this point?
Ana Sofía Gatica: I realized I wanted to make a living from acting when I was very young. My mom says that once she took me to see The Nutcracker, and I told her: “When I'm up there, will you come see me at the theater?” And from that moment on, it was a declaration. I think what has driven me is the desire to understand the complexity and metamorphosis of the human being through fiction.
How do you deal with the silences and creative voids between projects?
Ana Sofía: That’s something I’ve learned to do just this year. At first, I experienced it with a lot of anxiety and frustration. Then I realized those spaces were actually personal creative bridges. I didn’t have to wait for someone to call me or seek me out, I could also manage my own projects, even ones not directly related to acting. Now I’m also producing, working with an amazing broker (Angie), and learning new things. It’s beautiful to discover that, as a woman, I am an actress but I am also many other things.
Do you believe art can heal?
Ana Sofía: Absolutely. I believe that every character that has come into my life has challenged me and helped me navigate life, shift my mindset, and question things I never would have before.
As a Latin American actress, what barriers do you still see in the international market?
Ana Sofía: I think the international market, especially in the U.S., is still very stuck on a certain idea of what it means to be a Latin American actress, especially in terms of appearance. At this stage in my career, it’s not that I’m not focused on the U.S., but there are other ports I’d like to explore first, places where I feel diversity is truly seen, like Spain, for example.
Claudia in Control Z was a character surrounded by tension and vulnerability. What layers did you only discover after filming began?
Ana Sofía: Claudia is the character I’ve mirrored myself in the most, because in so many ways she was very similar to me. So instead of building her, I actually made peace with the vulnerability that was conflicting for me at that point in my life. She was a beautiful mirror, and it was an unforgettable project.
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Control Z deals with very contemporary themes: bullying, privacy, social media. As an actress and person, what impact did this narrative have on you?
Ana Sofía: At that time, everything revolved around social media because Control Z premiered during the pandemic. It helped me question what parts of that world I liked and which I rejected or didn’t identify with, and to be loyal to myself in that sense.
Prison Cell 211 is a series full of tension and humanity. What attracted you to the project from the first read?
Ana Sofía: What drew me in was the chance to portray a woman like so many in our country, women who fight every day to find their families, daughters, sons, or partners. With Helena, there was a magnetic effect, I felt like at this point in my career, telling that story was important.
What did this project teach you about the limits between right and wrong?
Ana Sofía: That there are no limits. Morality and politics are what govern the world, and it’s very hard to determine what’s right or wrong in circumstances like those we face in our country.
After dense stories and heavy narratives, what was it like diving into the rhythm and absurdity of comedy in Pérdida Total?
Ana Sofía: It’s funny, because my character also carried a lot of emotional weight within the comedy. She’s going through a deep internal conflict, and I loved being the dramatic element within the absurdity of Pérdida Total, which is incredible. What I take away most are the actors I worked with and the experience itself.
What’s the main lesson comedy has taught you as an artist?
Ana Sofía: I don’t know if people know this, but I spent five years doing The Play That Goes Wrong, that’s how I started my career. Without a doubt, comedy taught me discipline, timing, teamwork, and the importance of performing with truth and seriousness in order to create comedy. My friends and colleagues from The Play That Goes Wrong taught me what comedy really is, and I admire them deeply.
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How do you balance your personal life with the intense rhythm of this profession?
Ana Sofía: That’s something I’m still working on, realizing that beyond the rhythm of my profession, I’m a woman who loves to dance, paint, listen to music, go for walks, and spend time with my dog (Tomasa) and my cat (Domitila). I feel like my balance is rooted in two very important things: my home, and what I’ve built in it, and my family.
How do you deal with self-criticism and the insecurities that come with this career?
Ana Sofía: In a podcast episode of Se Regalan Dudas with Nathy Peluso, she put it beautifully: “When I feel like I don’t want to wear a skirt or think I won’t look good in a dress, instead of not wearing it, I put it on and go outside. Then I realize it was just a fear in my head, and by doing it, I’m sublimating and eliminating that insecurity.”
So whenever I feel vulnerable because of external opinions, I do something to confirm to myself that I’m okay and that I am enough.
You just announced you’ll be part of Dinastía Casillas, a big Telemundo project. What can we expect?
Ana Sofía: You can expect a very different character from me. Ligia Kurk is a powerful, strong woman. I think this project is very different from anything I’ve done, and I’m excited to work with the people involved.
How did this project come to you and what motivated you to accept it?
Ana Sofía: I auditioned, I’ve landed all my roles through auditions. And I’m grateful for that, because those filters help you fall in love with the character, with the story, and decide whether you really want to be part of the project. What motivated me was the fact that I had never worked with a network like Telemundo. I wanted to understand that format and collaborate with new actors and actresses.
In building your character in Netflix’s new series Unspeakable Sins, what was the most challenging part?
Ana Sofía: Oh, the most challenging thing was accepting that Livia is driven by instinct, she’s very explosive. That explosiveness leads her to make poor decisions, to act from anger and envy. It was hard because, personally, I tend to emotionally process my decisions and try to be emotionally responsible, and Livia, clearly, is not. What I did love, though, was connecting with her environmental activism.
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Out of all your projects, what makes Unspeakable Sins unique in your career?
Ana Sofía: I had never worked with the actors and actresses involved before. I had never played a character that changed so much within a single season. I feel like all the years I’ve spent since graduating are reflected in that role. I understood so much about fiction through this project, thanks to my co-stars, the story, and trusting in my own tools as an actress and going all in.
What do you most wish the audience would perceive in your work, maybe something between the lines?
Ana Sofía: I always want people to question things through my work, and enjoy it. I don’t have any particular pretension or specific aim, I just hope it moves them in some way, makes them ask a question, or find an answer.
What impact do you hope this project will have on the audience?
Ana Sofía: I believe this project will spark a lot of debate around morality in our country, around eroticism, action, and emotions. It could go really well for us because we have a strong cast and a powerful story. It’s going to be very confronting.
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