“A profession is a way to feel useful, to be active and to earn a salary. A vocational profession is a passion. A kind of calling, an inner assurance that is storm-proof. I love what I do,” said Silvia Abascal. And a career spanning more than three decades backs it up. From that first chance that Chico Ibanez Serradar gave him One, two, three… answer againAt only fourteen years old, playing the role of an obsessed girl, today, with a solid career in television, film and theater. The path was not easy, the stroke he suffered thirteen years ago led him to the difficult and complicated process of relearning from scratch, which he has been doing ever since. A serene and positive placeWith much learning and humility. Quite a journey (as he titles his book) that has brought him here, to his current moment of health, love, work and excitement. We spoke to the actress about her career, dreams, new projects and how she reconciles her passion for her daughter, six-year-old Leona, with her unconditional love for the profession.
© Juan Miguel Herrero—After 31 years of acting, what do you fall in love with every day?
– The longer the time, the more My respect and love For this job. My curiosity and fascination towards him. I feel it is a constant adventure of learning about myself and others. About man, about his light and shadow. A creative immersion in the myriad ways of existence, being, thinking, reacting, expressing… an opportunity for research to beat different personalities, realities and times.
-If we traveled back in time, what memories would you have of ‘one, two, three’? You were a girl!
—A fourteen-year-old girl full of enthusiasm, with no professional experience, but firmly convinced that acting was her thing. I feel very brave, in the courage that comes from not being aware of many things. I think and always will thank Chico, Narciso Ibanez SerradorFor everything I learned with him, for his commitment to me, for giving me the hardest chance: the first one.
—Is there a job that you feel more proud of than any other, or is it impossible for you to choose?
—Audiovisual, be it movies or television, several things Most notable work For me, both on a professional and personal level, they are linked to two very important people in my path: Manolo Iborra and Verónica Forque. I did with them Peppa and Pepe, happy hour And silly lady. In the theater, perhaps it is A day of wine and rosesWith Carmelo Gomez. Oddly enough, some of my most fulfilling flights I haven’t shared with the public. They were in the privacy of a school, in the studio, with the guidance and hands of my teacher and friend Juan Carlos Coraza.
– What is your interpretive dream today? What challenges do you want to face?
—My interpretive dreams remain the same today: rich texts, working with batons and companions; This is my constant aspiration. Keep a motivational script on your bedside table. In mind and in heartbeat, a character that excites me Challenge, respect and desire.
“My daughter is my greatest treasure. I know no greater level of love and responsibility than motherhood.”
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-If you can tell, what project are you working on now?
-in internal affairsFor TVE. It will be released at the beginning of the year. A series I feel very proud to be a part of. He is a character that I enjoy and suffer in equal parts. And now I start recording another series for Amazon Prime Video. On the other hand, I’m working on an idea that I had years ago, but now I’m moving forward. A very special project… where I’m not an actress, but couldn’t be more of a star actress. I am very confident of being able to share it in the near future.
With filming, recording and rehearsal schedules, is it difficult for you to juggle?
— Conciliators know how complicated this process is. In our profession, the biggest difficulty is lack of regularity in schedule and location. To be present and give one’s best, both in one’s home and in one’s profession, one must organize more, give more. turns on the pillow And, sometimes, yes, dedicated projects. It’s a constant emotional burden, but the satisfaction that comes from being able to both care and be involved is also immense.
“I will always be grateful to Chicho Ibénez Serrador for what I learned with him, for his commitment to me and for giving me the most difficult opportunity: the first”
© Juan Miguel Herrero—For actresses, is the flow of time more cruel?
—In our industry, the reception of aging is not the same between men and women. The mature actor is more attractive than ever. But to the actress, “You can already see her age”. Well of course. let’s wait There is life and experience so that we are not noticed. It is true that now many editorials, advertisements and red carpet Feeding our propaganda, but we cannot fall into the absurdity of believing ourselves to be models or demanding of ourselves what is demanded of them. It is not what we know or what we are prepared for. We are actresses.
—What do you fear more: the passage of time or loneliness?
– Lack of health. In my loved ones or in myself.
What would you say to the Sylvia of 20 years ago in the voice of experience?
– faith It’s what you feel.
“What have past difficulties and difficult moments taught me? Every deep difficulty is also a deep learning opportunity”
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-Has the health episode you suffered in 2011 made you a different person?
-Turn me into another person, no. But vital physical, mental and emotional channels were open to me. I can’t sum it up in a couple of sentences. That’s why I wrote a book. It was the biggest exercise in consciousness that I was able to do on this trip.
– What have past difficulties and difficult moments taught you?
– That every profound difficulty is also a profound learning opportunity.
– What are your thoughts today? What keeps you up at night?
—Humans… In general terms, I am concerned with the evolution of the species that we are and the planet we inhabit. It ‘breaks me’, literally, watching a news programme. And then, yes, I also have our personal crappy thoughts.
– What do you appreciate the most.
– My animal.
© Juan Miguel Herrero“My interpretive dreams remain the same today: rich texts, working with batons and companions; this is my constant aspiration”
© Juan Miguel Herrero– Your greatest treasure?
– My daughter
-Would you say that motherhood has been the great revolution in your life?
– I do not know a greater degree of love and responsibility.
-How does Sylvia stay disconnected? Where and how do you find peace?
– in nature. Hills in the countryside, secluded beaches. in meditation, Absence of noise. Watching and listening to the storm from bed. In front of a fireplace, a wine, a good book…
– What is your important moment?
-One of health, love, work and enthusiasm. Give this praise and thanks today.
“In our industry, mature actors are more attractive than ever. Actresses, however, are ‘already showing their age’. Of course. Life and experience are enough for us not to notice!”
© Juan Miguel Herrero