Professional Actors and Actresses in Bilbao
Browse the verified profiles of verified actors and actresses based in Bilbao. Film, TV series, advertising, theatre and dubbing.
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The acting scene in Bilbao
Bilbao and the wider Basque Country have a powerful audiovisual industry with its own identity. The public broadcaster EITB, the documentary and short film festival ZINEBI and a nationally awarded Basque cinema generate constant opportunities for actors who work in Basque and in Spanish.
Acting schools in Bilbao
The Basque Country's leading training reference is Dantzerti, the Higher School of Dramatic Art and Dance of the Basque Country, which trains performers in both languages. It is complemented by private schools and workshops focused on stage and on-camera acting.
Theatres and venues in Bilbao
The city's theatrical emblem is the Teatro Arriaga, joined by the Palacio Euskalduna and contemporary creation spaces such as Pabellón 6, which back both emerging and established Basque companies.
How to work as an actor in Bilbao
Fluency in Basque is a highly sought-after asset in northern fiction. Listing your languages clearly on a profile with a book and showreel opens doors in Basque and national productions. On Arga Studios you can create your actor profile —free until October 2026— in Bilbao.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to speak Basque to work as an actor in the Basque Country?
Not always, but Basque is an important differentiating asset, since EITB and much of Basque fiction are produced in that language.
Where can you study acting in Bilbao?
Dantzerti is the Higher School of Dramatic Art and Dance of the Basque Country, the region's main public reference.
How do I appear in the Bilbao actors directory?
Sign up on Arga Studios (free until October 2026) selecting Bilbao and upload your material; your profile will be visible for casting.
Professional actors and actresses in Bilbao
Bilbao and the Basque Country boast a well-established audiovisual scene, with their own production companies and a presence at festivals such as the San Sebastián Film Festival. On Arga Studios you will find professional actors and actresses in Bilbao specialising in film, TV series, advertising, theatre and dubbing. All profiles are verified and feature a photographic portfolio, showreel and real credits.
If you are a casting director or producer in Bilbao and the Basque Country, you can post your calls for free and contact the most suitable actors for your production directly.