Analyse
In the 2019 Vanity Fair España interview, Corberó is quoted saying that the worldwide success of *La Casa de Papel* caught them all off guard and that she started being recognized in public in places she had never even been to. Multiple Spanish media outlets reproduced the exact wording, confirming the statement’s authenticity. No evidence contradicts this claim.
Achtergrond
*La Casa de Papel* (Money Heist) became a global phenomenon after Netflix acquired it in 2017, dramatically raising the profile of its cast. Úrsula Corberó, who plays Tokyo, experienced a surge in international fame, leading to public recognition far beyond Spain. The Vanity Fair España interview explored these sudden changes in her public life.
Samenvatting verdict
Úrsula Corberó indeed said the series’ success surprised everyone and that she was recognized on streets in countries she hadn’t visited.