Laura Fernández Espeso
Laura Fernández Espeso | |
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Fernández Espeso in 2025 | |
| Born | 1972 (age 53–54) |
| Occupations | Media executive, film and television producer |
| Known for | CEO and Director General of Mediapro Studio |
Laura Fernández Espeso (born 1972) is a Spanish media executive. She served as the CEO of Mediapro Studio from 2020 to 2025. She has also worked as a film and television producer.
Early life and education
Fernández Espeso was born in Benavente in 1972.[1][2] She earned a marketing degree from London South Bank University.[3][4]
Career
She joined Globomedia in 2009 as one of the few Spanish executives with international TV work experience.[5][6] After Mediapro purchased Globomedia in 2015, she was named Director of International Content, driving the company's expansion abroad.[5]
In 2019, Fernández Espeso was appointed as corporate and TV director of The Mediapro Studio,[7] Mediapro's production arm, and subsequently became its CEO the following year.[8]
During her time overseeing the group's production, Mediapro created TV shows and films such as HBO Max's thriller series The Head and The 47.[9]
In January 2025, she became Director General of Mediapro,[10] and served in that position until departing from Mediapro altogether in December 2025.[5][9] Also in 2025, she won the Goya Award for Best Film for The 47 at the 39th Goya Awards.[11]
References
- ^ Gil, J.A. (11 February 2025). ""Por un momento pensamos que estaba pasando como en "La la land", pero al final fue una alegría para todos"". La Opinión de Zamora. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ Santos, Teresa (25 April 2025). "Arrancan las fiestas de La Veguilla en Benavente con la ganadora de un Premio Goya como invitada de honor". La Tribuna de Zamora.
- ^ Ramirez, Aleix (2 February 2024). "El juego de sillas de la economía catalana". Via Empresa.
- ^ Granell, Raquel (25 November 2023). "Las candidatas a Top 100 Mujeres líderes de Valencia a las que ya puedes votar". El Español.
- ^ a b c John Hopewell (15 December 2025). "Laura Fernández Espeso Leaves Grup Mediapro". Variety. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Whittock, Jesse (27 December 2024). "Mediapro's New Boss: Laura Fernández Espeso on Her Day One Priorities, U.S. Production Ambitions & Penelope Cruz's Slate". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ Hopewell, John (9 October 2019). "The Mediapro Studio Names Laura Fernandez Espeso Corporate Director, Spurs Second-Phase Growth (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety.
- ^ Hopewell, John; Keslassy, Elsa. "Beyond Borders: How The Mediapro Studio CEO Laura Fernández Espeso Has Helped Transform Spain's TV and Film Industry". Variety.
- ^ a b Jesse Whittock (15 December 2025). "Mediapro's Laura Fernández Espeso Exits After Year In Charge". Deadline. Retrieved 11 March 2026.
- ^ Ponte, Eva (25 April 2025). "Laura Fernández Espeso, ganadora de los Premios Goya, invitada de honor en La Veguilla de Benavente". La Opinión de Zamora. Prensa Ibérica.
- ^ Pisano, Ángel (9 February 2025). "Laura Fernández y 'El 47' llevan a Benavente al estrellato en el premio más importante de los Goya". El Español.