Jana Pérez
Jana Pérez is a Spanish actress and model, born on 23 September 1986 in Barcelona. With a career spanning both film and television across multiple countries and languages, she is a well-established presence in European and English-language productions. Her appearance in Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza marks her debut in the beloved British crime franchise.
Career
Pérez has built a varied and impressive body of work across both the big and small screens. In film, she is perhaps best known internationally for her role as Princess Chelina of Zaragosa in the 2015 production Cinderella, a credit that brought her to wide audiences. She followed this with a role as Maria in the British thriller Our Kind of Traitor (2016), before appearing as Lestrade’s Wife in the comedy Holmes & Watson (2018).
Her television work is equally noteworthy. She starred as Camila in Cocaine Coast, the Spanish drama series. She also took on the role of Sophia Rodriguez in the British series The One, further demonstrating her ability to move fluidly between Spanish and English-language productions.
Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza
Pérez brings her considerable international experience to the Rise of the Footsoldier franchise with her appearance in Rise of the Footsoldier: Ibiza. The film takes the gritty British crime series to the sun-drenched Balearic island setting, and Pérez’s background in European drama makes her a natural fit for a production that bridges British and continental worlds.
Background
Born in Barcelona, Spain, Pérez has worked as both an actress and a model throughout her career. Her ability to secure significant roles in British and American productions alongside prominent Spanish television work speaks to her versatility and broad appeal as a performer.