Jesse Williams' Wife and Children Explained: Everything to Know About His New Marriage and Baby No. 3
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
While American viewers know Williams best as Dr. Jackson Avery on ABC’s long-running medical drama, Alejandra Onieva carries her own substantial entertainment pedigree in Europe. Born in Madrid on June 1, 1992, Onieva studied at prestigious Spanish acting academies, including the Estudio Interactivo and the Cuarta Pared, before securing major roles in broadcast television.
Her breakthrough came in 2011 with the period daily drama El secreto de Puente Viejo, where she portrayed Soledad Castro Montenegro across more than 700 episodes. The series was a ratings juggernaut throughout Spain and Italy, solidifying her status as a household name across southern Europe. In 2019, Onieva gained worldwide streaming recognition playing Carolina Villanueva in Netflix’s mystery-thriller series Alta Mar (High Seas), acting alongside Jon Kortajarena and Ivana Baquero across three seasons.
Onieva also moves in prominent Spanish social circles. Her brother, Íñigo Onieva, is a high-profile hospitality executive married to Tamara Falcó, the Marchioness of Griñón. Despite the persistent media glare surrounding her family in Madrid, Onieva has maintained a remarkably guarded stance regarding her private life, rarely addressing romantic relationships in Spanish gossip monthlies.
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