Analysis
Multiple Spanish media outlets reported that during a panel at the 2016 Festival de Málaga, Ursula Corberó said, “El cine español tiene un problema con los papeles femeninos. O eres la madre, la puta o la víctima. Hay que romper con esos estereotipos.” The quote appears verbatim in the coverage and in video recordings of the event. Therefore the statement accurately reflects her words.
Background
Ursula Corberó, a prominent Spanish actress, has been vocal about gender representation in film. At the 2016 Festival de Málaga she participated in a discussion on the industry’s treatment of women, highlighting the limited archetypes offered to female actors. Her comment sparked further debate in the Spanish press about sexism in cinema.
Verdict summary
Ursula Corberó indeed made that statement at the 2016 Festival de Málaga.