5 best Nicole Wallace movies and shows to watch if you loved her in Culpa Tuya
Nicole Wallace has gained a lot of traction for her portrayal in Culpa Tuya and its predecessor, Culpa Mia. Directed by Domingo González, the movie is based on Mercedes Ron's beloved Culpables series. Culpa Tuya focuses on the evolving relationship between its leads, Nick (Gabriel Guevara) and Noah (Wallace) who want to stay true to their commitment despite the objections from their parents.
The Spanish romantic drama thrives on the palpable chemistry between Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara. Despite their differences, they make an endearing couple who the audience would want to root for. Like Culpa Mia, Culpa Tuya also explores common problems that most couples have to face in their day-to-day lives.
Cinephiles who enjoyed watching Culpa Tuya should check out the other titles on this list starring Nicole Wallace that showcase the young actor's ability to immerse herself in the characters she portrays on screen.
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Skam España, Vera and three other titles that showcase Nicole Wallace's versatility and stage presence
1) Skam España (2018)
This Nicole Wallace show is based on Skam, a Norwegian television series that gained international recognition for its compelling plots. Skam España, containing four seasons and 39 episodes, follows the lives of a group of teenagers who study at a high school near El Retiro, in Madrid. In addition to Wallace, it stars Alba Planas, Irene Ferreiro, Celia Monedero and Hajar Brown in lead roles.
Like Skam, Skam España explores topics that are associated with adolescence. Everything from self-acceptance and feminism to bullying and mental health issues is addressed across the episodes. The main highlight of this Nicole Wallace show has to be the meaningful messages that it shares with the audience about friendship, relationships and values.
Where to watch: Episodes of Skam España are available for streaming on Apple TV+ and Prime Video.
2) Parot (2021)
This police thriller starring Adriana Ugarte, Blanca Portillo, Iván Massagué, Nicole Wallace, and others, contains ten episodes in total. Set in 2013, the show is centered around the serial killing of former inmates who were released early due to the annulment of the Parot doctrine.
For those not in the know, the Parot doctrine refers to a real-life decision by the Spanish Supreme Court to deny persons convicted of serious crimes specific rights granted by Spanish law that limit or reduce the maximum term of imprisonment.
Parot boasts an engaging narrative that prompts viewers to ponder on the grave emotional trauma that victims of serious crimes have to face and how it continues to engulf every part of their lives. It is emotional and thrilling and also brings up a lot of ethical questions about justly punishing offenders who committed these crimes.
Where to watch: Parot can be streamed on Prime Video.
3) My Fault (2023)
Culpa Tuya is the sequel to this popular Nicole Wallace movie. Also known as Culpa Mía, it marked Domingo González's directorial feature-length debut. The characters of Nick and Noah are first introduced in this romance movie. When Noah's mom, Rafaela gets married, they move into her husband's home where she meets her new step-brother, Nick.
In terms of personality, Noah and Nick are very different people which makes it difficult for them to get along at first. But there is an underlying tension that they can't seem to escape. Eventually, they end up pursuing a forbidden romance when they are unable to deny their mutual attraction.
Although this romance movie suffers from some clichés of its genre, it is still an entertaining watch because of Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara. As Noah and Nick, they are able to capture the butterflies in the stomach feeling of falling in love and how it is okay to be vulnerable in front of the right person. Romantics will be hooked to the scenes wherein Noah and Nick engage in playful banter.
Where to watch: My Fault is available for streaming on Prime Video.
4) Vera (2023)
Fans of Nicole Wallace will agree that the actress knows exactly how to keep the audience interested. This also becomes obvious in this film by Steffy Argelich wherein she plays the titular character.
The story follows Ale portrayed by Alejandro Castro Arias who is a young lawyer. He is struggling with deep personal issues because of which he is deliberating suicide. But when he travels to an island in Spain, he ends up meeting Vera who forces him to rethink his decisions.
This slow-paced cinematic movie will appeal to cinephiles who enjoy emotional narratives that explore loneliness and mental health. Nicole Wallace particularly shines as the headstrong teenager who isn't afraid to follow her heart.
Where to watch: Vera can be viewed on MUBI and Plex.
5) Raising Voices (2024)
This Nicole Wallace show will particularly appeal to fans of 13 Reasons Why (2017) as it explores similar themes. Containing eight episodes, it follows 17-year-old Alma, portrayed by Wallace, whose life takes a huge turn after she reports a sexual assault at her high school.
The show also stars Clara Galle, Aïcha Villaverde, Teresa de Mera, José Pastor, and others. Raising Voices thrives on well-developed characters who the audience will want to root for. There are some scenes in the show that are hard to watch because they hint at abuse but they help set the tone of the narrative which raises important questions about the safety and well-being of young women.
Like a lot of teen thrillers, Raising Voices does a good job of keeping the viewer invested by including plenty of shocking revelations that add to the drama.
Where to watch: Episodes of Raising Voices are available on Netflix.
Nicole Wallace is certainly a face that cinephiles should make a note of because these compelling titles prove she has excellent range which will likely get her more roles in the future.
