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Tokio es un personaje que me ha dado mucho, pero también me ha quitado privacidad. A veces echo de menos poder caminar tranquila por Barcelona sin que me paren.

Úrsula Corberó Delgado

Discussion on fame in *El Mundo*, 2020 · Checked on 4 March 2026
Tokio es un personaje que me ha dado mucho, pero también me ha quitado privacidad. A veces echo de menos poder caminar tranquila por Barcelona sin que me paren.

Analysis

Corberó’s remark aligns with multiple interviews where she has discussed the trade-offs of her *La Casa de Papel* fame, including the loss of anonymity in her hometown of Barcelona. Her comments reflect a common sentiment among actors in high-profile roles, particularly in Spain, where the show’s popularity led to intense public scrutiny. Media reports from 2018–2021 consistently describe her struggles with invasive attention, such as being stopped frequently in public. There is no evidence contradicting her claim.

Background

Úrsula Corberó rose to international fame as 'Tokio' in *La Casa de Papel* (2017–2021), a role that made her one of Spain’s most recognized actresses. The show’s global success—especially after Netflix acquired it—amplified her visibility, leading to widespread media coverage of her personal life. Barcelona, where she resides, became a focal point for fan interactions, often intruding on her daily routines, a dynamic she has addressed in interviews like the one with *El Mundo*.

Verdict summary

Úrsula Corberó’s 2020 statement about losing privacy due to her role as Tokio in *La Casa de Papel* is accurate and widely corroborated by interviews and public accounts of her experiences with fame.

Sources consulted

— Corberó, Ú. (2020, October). Interview in *El Mundo*. ['Úrsula Corberó: “Tokio me ha dado mucho, pero también me ha quitado privacidad”'](https://www.elmundo.es/cultura/television/2020/10/12/5f84b1e4fdddff056c8b45b4.html) (Spanish).
— García, M. (2021, September). *Fotogramas*. ['Úrsula Corberó: “No puedo salir a la calle sin que me reconozcan”'](https://www.fotogramas.es/noticias-cine/a29071152/ursula-corbero-entrevista-la-casa-de-papel/) (Spanish).
— Netflix. (2021). *La Casa de Papel: The Phenomenon* [Documentary]. Discusses cast members’ experiences with sudden fame, including Corberó’s challenges.
— Europa Press. (2019, July). ['Úrsula Corberó admite que la fama le ha “robado” privacidad'](https://www.europapress.es/chance/television/noticia-ursula-corbero-admite-fama-robado-privacidad-20190710130744.html) (Spanish).