Monica Ixchel
Biography
Mi name is Monica Ixchel. Ixchel is a Mayan name which means “moonlight”. I’m Mexican, from Cuernavaca to be exact. I’ve lived in Barcelona for over 10 years. Im a pisces with moon in cancer…that explains a lot of things. Im a bit restless and have lived in 5 cities in 3 different countries. I can’t draw but I’m bilingual (English with an American accent) and Spanish with…well, a Mexican accent. Im brushing up on my French and I make a fierce guacamole.
By the way, Im an actress and dancer. Have I mentioned I was a member of a percussion ensemble in Mexico? I was and it was called Wamazo. I also have a degree in Political Science and a specialisation in physical theatre. Here is were people often wonder….Politics and theatre? You decide.
ALTURA 154 | PECHO 90 | CINTURA 75 | CADERA 99 | PANTALÓN 36 | AMERICANA 36/38 | CALZADO 36 | OJOS Marrones | CABELLO Castaño osc.
FILM AND TELEVISION
2022 – Love Kills, short film
DIR. PAU MASÓ. BARCELONA, SPAIN – Emily
2021 – Tik Tok, advertisment
DIR. YOUNGSOULSTUDIOS/AGENCIA GENERO. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2016 – Feroces, short film
DIR. ROBERTO PERALTA. BARCELONA, SPAIN – Her
2016 – Mexico 1984, short film
DIR. ALAN ALEXIS. BARCELONA, SPAIN – Young woman
2006 – Codigo Postal, Soapopera
DIR. BENJAMÍN CANN. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – Nurse
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN THEATRE
2021- El Pasado Nos Condena
4AL9TEATRO. DIR. RAFAEL BIELADINOVICH. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2021- Bikini Redquiem in Pace
MI CABEZA ESTA EN TIJUANA. DIR. FERRAN MADICO. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2021/Presente – Online Forum Theatre – Theatre for the corporate world
PERFORMING IDEAS. DIR. BRIAN MCCARTHY. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2019 – Itinerancias Vaka
PROYECTO VACA. DIR. YANINA MARINI. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2019 – La Espera
ESPECTÁCULO UNIPERSONAL. DIR. MÓNICA IXCHEL. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2018 – OLIOT (Criaturas)
THE HERMIT HUT COLLECTIVE, DIR. MÓNICA IXCHEL/SANNA TOIVANEN. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2018 – Vakabaret – Chariwa
PROYECTO VACA. DIR. YANINA MARINI. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2017 – De Amor y Otras Cuestiones
PROYECTO VACA. DIR. YANINA MARINI. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2016- La Transformación del Colibrí
PROYECTO VACA. DIR. YANINA MARINI/LAURA FREIJO. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2015- OusDurs
EL CIELO ALREVES. DIR. MARCELO A. PALACIOS. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2015 – IN TRANSITION
THE HERMIT HUT COLLECTIVE, DIR. MÓNICA IXCHEL/SANNA TOIVANEN. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2015 – Coctel Margarita – Stage direction exercise
EOLIA, DIR.ROBERTO PERALTA. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2014 – IMAGINE : SAND
THE HERMIT HUT COLLECTIVE, DIR. MONICA IXCHEL/SANNA TOIVANEN. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2014 – Cabaret Lecoq – Móvil
THE HERMIT HUT COLLECTIVE, DIR. MÓNICA IXCHEL/SANNA TOIVANEN. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2014 – Naturaleza Muerta con Fondo Blanco
FHOLIA TEATRO, DIR.PALMA MORENO GRECO. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2014 – «Las Bacantes» – Experimental Stage Experiment
DIR. SANDRO DIELI. BARCELONA, SPAIN
2010 – An Ideal Husband
GLOBE THEATRE COMPANY, CIUDAD DE MEXICO, SPAIN
2008 – Cada Quien Su Frida (Mexico and USA Tour)
DIR. OFELIA MEDINA. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO
1999 – The Adventures of Don Quijote (National Tour USA)
NATIONAL THEATRE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS. NEW YORK, USA
1999 – Sesame Street (National Tour USA)
VEE CORPORATION. NEW YORK, USA
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Centro de formación y creación en teatro físico MOVEO – PHYSICAL THEATRE CERTIFICATE, BARCELONA 2011-2013
American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) – THEATRE DEGREE, NY 1997-1999
Universidad LaSalle – Music School – VOICE CERTIFICATE (JAZZ-FUSION), MEXICO 2006-2009
City University of New York, Hunter College – BA POLITICAL SCIENCE, NY 2000-2004
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING – WORKSHOPS
Working in the Latinamerican market – Casting master class with Luis Rosales – Frankstein Studio, Barcelona 2023
From text to action with Claudio Tolcachir – Sala Beckett, Obrador de Verano, Barcelona 2023
Stories and how we tell them with Tim Baker – AISGE, Barcelona 2022
The role of the actor in the role with Neil Labute and Michael Attenborough – Sala Beckett, Obrador de Verano, Barcelona 2022
Training latin rhythms (dance) – Escuela Leo Zunda, Barcelona 2017-2020
Physical theatre and performance with Samuel Nuñez – La Salamandra, Barcelona 2017
Acting in English with Luci Lenox – Frankstein Studio, Barcelona 2016
Mask performance I, II and Advanced with Pau Cirer – La Casona – Barcelona 2014-2016
Awakening your clown with Pedro Herreros – Sala Anaglifoc Artfactory, Barcelona 2014
Stage “Las Bacantes” with Sandro Dieli – Sala Fenix, Barcelona 2014
Commedia dell’arte intensive with Cristina Coltelli – Sala Fenix Barcelona 2013
Michael Chejov Technique with Luly Rede – Rodolfo Usigli Theatre, México 2010-2011
Playback theatre technique with Monica Bejarano – Instituto Ruso Mexicano, Mexico 2011
SKILLS
Languages : American English and Mexican Spanish
Sports : Kickboxing, Softball, Martial Arts, Swimming
Dance: Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Jazz, Theatre Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary Dance
Others: Percussion