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Know the Cast: ‘Gangs of Galicia’

Gangs of Galicia Cast - Every Actor and Character in the Netflix Series

The Gangs of Galicia cast features Clara Lago, Tamar Novas and Xosé A. Touriñán. This info article contains minor spoilers and cast/character summaries for Jorge Guerricaechevarría’s Netflix series. Check out more streaming guides in Vague Visages’ Know the Cast category, and then browse complete soundtrack song listings in the Soundtracks of Cinema section.

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Gangs of Galicia takes place in Spain. When a female lawyer learns about her late father’s mysterious past, she plots against a crime family. The narrative follows the main protagonist as she struggles with moral principles during an undercover investigation. Here’s every actor and character in Gangs of Galicia.

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Eric’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Clara Lago as Ana

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Clara Lago as Ana

Character Profile: A Spanish lawyer. She targets an infamous crime family after learning about her father’s sketchy past. Ana develops a romantic relationship with a gangster.

Lago’s Resume: Belén in The Hidden Face (2011), Gin in I Want You (2012), Amaia in Spanish Affair (2014), Eva in The Commuter (2018), Lola in The Neighbor (2019-21)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Tires’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Tamar Novas as Daniel

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Tamar Novas as Daniel

Character Profile: Ana’s fake love interest. He is a gangster who runs his father’s crime family. Daniel hires Ana to look after his finances while operating a cocaine distribution scheme.

Novas’ Resume: Javi in The Sea Inside (2004), Diego in Broken Embraces (2009), Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer in The Ministry of Time (2017), Sebastián de la Cuesta in High Seas (2019), Nico in Nowhere (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘A Man in Full’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Xosé A. Touriñán as Nilo

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Xosé A. Touriñán as Nilo

Character Profile: Daniel’s right-hand man. He works as a mechanic while plotting to acquire buried loot. Nilo mentors his young nephew.

Touriñán’s Resume: Curtis in Os fenómenos (2014), Rafa in Pequeñas coincidencias (2018-21), Sabonis in Cuñados (2021), Jose in Amigos hasta la muerte (2023), Lolo in Na Gloria (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Baby Reindeer’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Melania Cruz as Laura

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Melania Cruz as Laura

Character Profile: Ana’s friend. She is the mother of a young girl who get mixed up with Daniel’s crew. Laura collaborates with police officers for an undercover sting.

Cruz’s Resume: Alex in Dhogs (2017), Marta in Trote (2018), Mariña in Ons (2020), Sira in Malencolía (2021), Molina/Sargento in Silent Cargo (2022-), Chamorro in Rapa (2023)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘The Signal’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Francesc Garrido as Naranjo

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Francesc Garrido as Naranjo

Character Profile: A detective. He takes shortcuts during investigations. Naranjo muses about a better future while looking after his sick wife.

Garrido’s Resume: Marc in The Sea Inside (2004), Heseltine in Apartment 143 (2011), Daniel in L’adopció (2015), Colonel Solano in The Titan (2018), Buendía in La novia gitana (2022-23)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Crooks’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Miguel de Lira as Padín

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Miguel de Lira as Padín

Character Profile: Daniel’s father. He is a crime boss who oversees a cocaine distribution operation. Padín tries to intimidate Ana.

De Lira’s Resume: Feodor in Crebinsky (2011), Manuel in Somos gente honrada (2013), Cibrán in A esmorga (2014), Antonio Formoso in Eroski Paraíso (2019), Merinoin Silent Cargo (2023-)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Ripley’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Nuno Gallego as Marco

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Nuno Gallego as Marco

Character Profile: Daniel’s godson. He is also Nilo’s nephew. Marco finds trouble while searching for buried loot with his girlfriend, Laura’s daughter.

Gallego’s Resume: Dario in UPA Next (2022-23), Miguel in Animal salvaje (2024), Héctor in Elite (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Bandidos’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Tomás del Estal as Nazario

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Tomás del Estal as Nazario

Character Profile: Padín’s attorney. He threatens Ana. Nazario protects the best interests of his clients.

Del Estal’s Resume: Hombre de Luto in Biutiful (2010), Hombre del Tren in Julieta (2016), Andres in Everybody Knows (2018), Police Chief in The Vault (2021), Molina in Iron Reign (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘3 Body Problem’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Diego Anido as Samuel

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Diego Anido as Samuel

Character Profile: A criminal. He carries a tracking device after agreeing to an undercover sting. Samuel struggles with mental health issues before killing several people.

Anido’s Resume: Couto in Ons (2020), Lorenzo in The Beasts (2022), Anxo in Silent Cargo (2023-), Juan in The Rye Horn (2023), Antón in Tratamos demasiado bien a las mujeres (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘One Day’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Chechu Salgado as Toño

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Chechu Salgado as Toño

Character Profile: Nilo’s brother. He looks after his family’s best interests. Toño gets shot by Samuel.

Salgado’s Resume: Román Fiúza in Serramoura (2014-18), Javi in Fariña (2018), Ramón Rojo in Serve and Protect (2019-20), Zarco in The Laws of the Border (2021), Fran in Tóxico (2024)

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘The Gentlemen’

Gangs of Galicia Cast: Marta Costa as Maria

Gangs of Galicia Cast on Netflix - Marta Costa as Maria

Character Profile: Laura’s daughter. She finds trouble while colluding with her boyfriend, Marco. Maria gets shot by Samuel.

Costa’s Resume: N/A

Read More at VV — Know the Cast: ‘Griselda’

The Gangs of Galicia cast also includes:

  • María Pujalte as Berta
  • Monti Castiñeiras as Silva
  • Xerardo Salgado as Moncho
  • Julius Cotter as Sandro
  • Manuel Chacón as Fifo
  • Paloma Otero as Paola
  • Ricardo Leguizamo as Macario
  • Antón Coucheiro as Roberto
  • Gabriel Napoleone as Andrea
  • Antonio Del Olmo as Ferran
  • Silvia Larrosa as Felisa
  • Antón Ja as Fiscal
  • Mónica Camaño as Aurora

Q.V. Hough (@QVHough) is Vague Visages’ founding editor.