𝐀𝐧𝐚ï𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐦é𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐡: The Multi-Hyphenate Talent Redefining Contemporary Performance
Anaïs Doménech is not just an actress or performer—she is a force of creativity, embodiment, and storytelling. Born in Côte d’Ivoire and based in Madrid, Anaïs blends her rich multicultural background with a career that defies traditional labels. From award-winning television shows to groundbreaking contemporary theatre, she continues to captivate audiences with her deep artistic sensitivity and fearless experimentation.
From Conservatory to Contemporary Stage
Anaïs Doménech’s artistic foundation is as diverse as it is profound. She studied at the prestigious Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático de Valencia, specializing in textual interpretation, while also completing her musical training as a saxophonist at the Joan Cantó Conservatory in Alcoy. Her early studies included scene fencing, voice work, and dance—a background that now informs her every move on stage and screen.
Key Works and Rising Visibility
In the realm of audiovisual storytelling, Anaïs first gained attention for her appearance in the beloved Netflix series Paquita Salas (2019), followed by Viva la Vida (2018) directed by José Luis García Berlanga. Most recently, she starred in FAVARITX (2024), an HBO production by TV ON that has received critical acclaim for its atmospheric storytelling.
She has also made a name for herself on the contemporary theatre circuit. Highlights include:
- "Así Hablábamos" (2024) with La Tristura at Spain’s Centro Dramático Nacional
- "Una Imagen Interior" (2022), with El Conde de Torrefiel, showcased at Wiener Festwochen and toured across Europe
- "Si el meu cos esta nit parlara" (2023) at the IVAM in Alcoy
- "Fes-me un lloc" (2021), directed by Isabel Martí
- "La netejadora de sang" (2021), directed by Jacobo Julio Roger
These productions, especially her collaborations with avant-garde companies like La Tristura and El Conde de Torrefiel, underline Anaïs’s deep commitment to collective narratives and immersive performance.
Movement, Music, and Artistic Research
Anaïs’s versatility shines through in her contemporary dance training. Over the past years, she has studied with leading figures such as Lucas Condró, Lara Misó, and Gema Gisbert, participating in workshops on Butoh, asymmetrical motion, and embodied voice.
She is also a skilled musician, proficient in saxophone and piano, which adds a rich musicality to her stage presence. Her performances often transcend text, embracing movement, silence, and sound as tools of transformation.
A Voice for Community: @somosyelo
Beyond performance, Anaïs is one of the faces behind @somosyelo, a creative and digital storytelling platform that centers voices, memory, and community. The project’s tagline—Contarte. Contarme. Contarnos—reflects her belief in the relational power of stories, and the way art can build bridges between identities and generations.
Whether discussing her motivations, literary inspirations, or personal challenges, Anaïs is refreshingly open. In her video interviews, she reflects on resilience, the sense of beauty, and how she "started with us" when she didn’t know where else to begin—a powerful statement on collective creation.
An Artist to Watch
Fluent in English, Spanish, and Valencian, and holding a B1 driving license, Anaïs Doménech is poised for even greater visibility on the European stage and beyond. At 176 cm tall, with striking Afro-textured hair and dark brown eyes, she carries a magnetic presence that seamlessly moves between cinematic, theatrical, and digital formats.
As more global platforms seek out authentic, cross-disciplinary talent, Anaïs Doménech stands out as a name to follow—a reminder that the future of performance belongs to those who can feel deeply, move boldly, and tell stories that matter.
Follow Anaïs Doménech on Instagram: @somosyelo
Representation: @morcillo_gonzalez
Currently Based In: Madrid, Spain
