Ivana Baquero
Spanish actress who starred as the 11-year-old Ophelia in Guillermo del Toro's acclaimed 2006 film Pan's Labyrinth, discussing her audition, filming experience and the film's legacy.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 11min
I starred in Pan’s Labyrinth
Ivana Baquero, the Spanish actress who played 11-year-old Ophelia in Pan’s Labyrinth, recalls auditioning, rehearsing and filming under Guillermo del Toro. She talks about on-set challenges, working with practical effects and learning her craft in the Madrid mountains. They explore the film’s setting in 1944 Spain, its themes of imagination versus fascism, and its enduring legacy.
