Macarena Achaga Figueroa, born March 5, 1992, in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina, is an Argentinian actress, model, singer, and television hostess. She began her career in the entertainment industry at a young age, initially focusing on modeling and music.
Achaga’s initial foray into the spotlight was as a model. She then joined the Mexican-Argentine pop group Eme 15 in 2011, which was formed for the Nickelodeon Latin America television series Miss XV. The group released a self-titled album and toured extensively throughout Latin America before disbanding in 2014.
Following the dissolution of Eme 15, Achaga transitioned to acting, quickly establishing herself in both television and film. Her acting career began primarily in Latin American productions before expanding to international projects.
Achaga gained significant recognition for her role as Jenny Parra in the MTV Latin America series Último Año (2012). She also starred as Valentina Carvajal in the Televisa and Univision telenovela Amar a Muerte (2018-2019), a role for which she received critical acclaim. She played the role of Ramona in the Netflix series El Club (2019). She is known for her portrayal of Bárbara López in the Amazon Prime Video series S.O.Z: Soldados o Zombies (2021) and the role of Valentina in Father of the Bride (2022).
While primarily known for her television work, Achaga has also appeared in several films. Some of her notable film credits include:
Achaga has received recognition for her acting performances, particularly for her work in Amar a Muerte. Her performances