Katrina Bayonas

Katrina Bayonas (born 1941) is an English actors' agent, film producer and casting director based in Spain. She is best known for discovering Penélope Cruz and managing her career. Bayonas' annual New Faces program has also been responsible for launching the careers of such actors as Jordi Mollá, Elena Anaya, Alicia Borrachero, and Najwa Nimri since its creation in 1988.

Born in Hereford, England, The Dancer Upstairs (2002), Queen of Swords (2000), Live Flesh (1997), A Corner of Paradise (1997), Shooting Elizabeth (1997), An Ungentlemanly Act (1992), and The House on Garibaldi Street (1979). She was also involved in casting for Fidel (2002) and Harem (1986).

Bayonas has also produced three films: Wild Tango (1993), El invierno en Lisboa (1991), and The Power Game (1983).

She has also appeared in various television documentaries, such as Penélope, camino a los Oscar (2009) and Cómo conseguir un papel en Hollywood(2007), as well as playing herself in the documentary film Buscando a Penélope (2009).

Her daughter is an acting coach and stage director.