Career Timeline of Mario Casas: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 25, 2026

How Mario Casas built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mario Casas Sierra is a Spanish actor prominent in film and television. He's recognized for his work in Spanish cinema and television productions, and has been awarded a Goya Award, two Gaudí Awards, and three Feroz Awards for his performances.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2005: Appearance in Soap Operas

In 2005, Mario Casas began appearing in soap operas at age 19.

2006: First Main Television Role and Film Debut

In 2006, Mario Casas landed his first main television role in the teen drama SMS: Sin Miedo a Soñar and debuted on the big screen in Summer Rain.

2006: Film Debut in Summer Rain

In 2006, Mario Casas made his film debut in El camino de los ingleses (Summer Rain), directed by Antonio Banderas.

2007: Joined the Cast of SMS and Los hombres de Paco

In 2007, Mario Casas joined the cast of LaSexta series SMS and starred in Antena 3 series Los hombres de Paco.

2009: Appearance in Box-Office Films

In 2009, Mario Casas appeared in box-office films such as Sex, Party and Lies and Brain Drain.

2009: Appeared in Hit Films

In 2009, Mario Casas appeared in two hit films, Fuga de cerebros (Brain Drain) and Mentiras y Gordas (Sex, Party and Lies), which led the box office over their release weekends.

December 2010: Starred in Tres metros sobre el cielo

In December 2010, Mario Casas starred in Tres metros sobre el cielo (Three Steps Above Heaven), which became the highest-grossing Spanish film of the year.

2010: Continued Star Role in Los hombres de Paco

In 2010, Mario Casas continued to star as Aitor Carrasco in the Antena 3 series Los hombres de Paco.

2010: Starred in Three Steps Above Heaven

In 2010, Mario Casas starred as Hache in Three Steps Above Heaven, earning him wide popularity in Spain.

2011: Starred in El Barco

In 2011, Mario Casas starred in the television series El barco.

2012: Premiered in Tengo ganas de ti

In 2012, Mario Casas appeared in Tengo ganas de ti (I Want You), the sequel to Tres metros sobre el cielo.

2012: Starring Roles in Films

In 2012, Mario Casas starred in films such as Unit 7 and I Want You, the sequel to Three Steps Above Heaven.

2013: Filming of Los 33

In 2013, Mario Casas began filming for Los 33 in Colombia, based on the Chilean mining accident.

2013: Starring Roles in Films

In 2013, Mario Casas had starring roles in films such as The Mule, Witching & Bitching, and Ismael.

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2014: Filming of Los 33

In early 2014, Mario Casas continued filming for Los 33 in Chile, based on the Chilean mining accident.

2015: Starred in My Great Night and Palm Trees in the Snow

In 2015, Mario Casas starred in My Great Night and Palm Trees in the Snow.

2015: Starring Roles in Films

In 2015, Mario Casas starred in films such as My Big Night and Palm Trees in the Snow.

2016: Performed in The Invisible Guest

In 2016, Mario Casas performed in Oriol Paulo's mystery thriller film The Invisible Guest, which became a commercial success.

2016: Starring Roles in Films

In 2016, Mario Casas starred in films such as Toro and The Invisible Guest.

2017: Starring Roles in Films

In 2017, Mario Casas starred in films such as The Bar and The Skin of the Wolf.

2018: Starred in The Photographer of Mauthausen

In 2018, Mario Casas starred in The Photographer of Mauthausen and lost around 12 kilograms to play Francisco Boix.

2019: Starring Role in Bye

In 2019, Mario Casas starred in the film Bye.

2020: Goya Award for Best Actor

In 2020, Mario Casas earned his first Goya Award for Best Actor for his leading performance in Cross the Line.

2020: Starring Roles in Films

In 2020, Mario Casas starred in films such as The Occupant and The Paramedic.

October 2022: Began Shooting My Loneliness Has Wings

In October 2022, Mario Casas began shooting his debut as a feature film director, My Loneliness Has Wings.

2023: Directorial Debut with Caged Wings

In 2023, Mario Casas made his debut as a director with Caged Wings.

2025: Landed Another Goya Nomination for Away

In 2025, Mario Casas landed another Goya nomination and won the Gaudí Award for Best Actor for his leading role in Away.

2025: Recognition for Leading Role in Away

In 2025, Mario Casas received renewed industry recognition for his leading role in Away.

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