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This new issue of Neo2 hits the stands with a totally holistic approach. Through its pages, different talents and disciplines interact to present a global vision of contemporary Spanish culture. It's a 264-page puzzle featuring musicians, actors, artists, chefs, designers, architects, content creators, athletes, and projects of various kinds... The sum of it all is a reflection of the emerging current scene. On the cover, you'll see names like Teo Lucadamo, Álvaro de Luna, Lucía de la Puerta, Milena Balić, Carla Díaz, Nona Sobo, Àngela Mármol, and Archie Ted. But that's just the façade; there's much more to discover inside.
A Kuwaiti multidisciplinary artist, born in 1983, she grew up amidst the scars of the Gulf War and the artificial gleam of oil prosperity. She weaves visual narratives where oil transcends its role as a mere resource, transforming into personal mythology and collective critique.
Her captivating blue eyes reveal the Serbo-Croatian roots of this Madrid-born actress from '98. She discovered her passion for acting in high school, setting aside a promising musical career. Since then, Mirela has shined in series like Zorras and Tú También Lo Harías, and in productions like Un Nuevo Amanecer. Her talent now takes her from theater to the big screen in El Talento, solidifying her as a versatile actress.
Born in 2001, and son of Aitana Sánchez Gijón, he almost became an actor but chose to make music instead, rising in the new Spanish urban scene. With fresh, sarcastic lyrics, he evolved from the underground with viral hits like "Ritmo." After two albums, Lucadamnson and El Dilema del Rapero Blanco, this charismatic artist signed with Universal, constantly surprising by blending hip hop, electronic, and folk sounds.
In a former printing house in Sant Adrià de Besòs, Atienza Maure and Giagchico have created a stunning hybrid refuge between domestic and work life. With limited resources but plenty of boldness, they transform the warehouse into a stage where industrial architecture is reinvented to be lived in and dreamed of.
This Madrid-born actress from 1998 has shown remarkable versatility in Spanish productions like Águila Roja and El Príncipe. Known for her total immersion in each role, Carla has earned recognition with memorable performances such as Ari in Élite and the fighter Elsa in Madres. Amor y Vida. Now, we see her challenging appearances in Delicia, an intriguing German film.
She's a content creator and writer from Girona who has captivated social media with her sincerity and two bestselling books about bullying. Alongside Archie Ted, a Londoner with Spanish charm and humor, they form a magnetic duo. Now, this 2002-born couple is the face of L’Eau Pure by Kenzo, sharing their authenticity, individual projects, and a pure vision of love.
He rose to fame as the frontman and composer for Sinsinati, a success he’s solidified as a solo artist, selling out major venues. After his time on La Voz and two successful albums, Levantaremos al Sol and Uno, plus a smashing tour, this 31-year-old Sevillian musician is ready for a new phase in his career. While embracing mainstream pop, Álvaro is preparing a third, more mature and authentic album.
Spanish gastronomy is at a decisive turning point, and this article dives into the clues pointing toward its future. Rather than predicting trends, we prefer to observe the present: what’s fading away and what still holds promise. A reflective conversation—almost a podcast—between Pedro Reguera and Javier Abio.
Born in Thailand in 2000, this Spanish actress and singer transitioned from advertising to becoming an emerging star. Her big break came with the hit Telecinco and Netflix series, Entrevías, where she co-stars with José Coronado. This role has propelled her to recognition, solidifying her as a young promise. We've also seen her in Bienvenidos a Edén, and she now plans to explore the world of music.
This Bilbao native from 2000, with a past as a tennis player and nearly a doctor, is an example of versatility. Lucía has gained fame in series like SKam and the A Través de mi Ventana saga. Beyond shining on screen, she's an influential Lgtbiq+ content creator and music artist, launching her album "A lo Callao" in 2025. A box of surprises, she now collaborates with Nyx Professional Makeup.
4 supermodels, a luxuriously casual styling, and 7 pieces of furniture are the protagonists of this photographic editorial. A project built around simplicity, functionality, and character—three pillars that define both the aesthetic and the attitude of a new way of inhabiting space.
The work of the Korean artist based in Barcelona moves between sweetness and unease, between the dreamlike and the everyday. Her visual universe, inhabited by characters with soft shapes and contained expressions, is born from a deeply introspective sensibility that translates complex emotions into seemingly gentle scenes, yet laden with mystery.
