Olivia Nuss: From Moria Casán memes to playing Sofía Gala on Netflix series

At 26, Olivia Nuss is enjoying a significant professional moment, portraying Sofía Gala in the new Netflix biographical series about Moria Casán. The series, which premiered on August 14, delves into the life of the iconic Argentine entertainer.

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It's very fun. I portray her from adolescence to the present day, and I interact with the Moria played by Griselda Siciliani and later Cecilia Roth.

Nuss, who studied film direction before pursuing acting, found the role of Gala, Casán's daughter, to be "very fun." Her portrayal spans Gala's life from adolescence to the present day. She shares the screen with established actresses Griselda Siciliani and Cecilia Roth, who play Moria Casán at different stages of her life.

Initially, Nuss believed she was auditioning for a younger version of Moria Casán herself, even using a wig and accessories for the audition. However, she was later informed the role was for Sofía Gala, a prospect she found even more appealing. The casting process was brief, with only a few stages before she secured the part.

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I composed the character on my own.

Nuss prepared for the role independently, working with a coach and the series' director, Javi Van de Couter. She also collaborated closely with actor Juan Pablo Mirabelli, a friend of Gala's, who helped her with specific lines by obtaining audio recordings from Gala herself. Nuss spent a month reviewing archival material of Gala, keeping her persona fresh in her mind.

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It was a nice encounter, with a look of great complicity. She asked me what it was like to play her.

Nuss described her eventual meeting with Sofía Gala on set as a "nice encounter" filled with "a lot of complicity." When Gala asked what it was like to play her, Nuss responded, "a party." She noted that while Gala's life is very public, much of her private life remains unknown, and the series explores these less-publicized aspects.

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It came out to say 'a party'.