Originally aired on Atresplayer Premium/Antena 3; found international success on Netflix .
Sol acts as a primary foil to Clara Belmonte (the cook), representing the rigid, often cruel expectations of the 18th-century Spanish aristocracy.
Marina Gatell plays Sol Montijos in the Spanish period drama The Cook of Castamar ( La cocinera de Castamar ). While there is no character named "Nacho" played by her in this series, she is central to the show's intricate web of nobility, scandals, and power plays. Character Profile: Sol Montijos The Duchess of Rioseco. Archetype: The sophisticated, calculating antagonist. Nacho_-_Marina_Gatell_(La_Cocinera_De_Castamar)...
1720s Madrid, following the death of King Philip V's wife.
Much of her arc involves her complex and scandalous relationship with Francisco Marlango. While there is no character named "Nacho" played
Reviewers often note her ability to make a "villainous" character feel human through subtle expressions and sharp dialogue delivery. About the Series
Maintaining social standing and indulging in forbidden desires. Key Narrative Threads 1720s Madrid, following the death of King Philip V's wife
📍 Sol Montijos represents the "poisoned chalice" of nobility—possessing everything except the freedom to be truly herself.