Most Attractive Celebrities in Spain – 2025
June 2025
The survey conducted by Discurv aimed to understand the perceptions and opinions of Spanish residents over 18 years old regarding the attractiveness of various celebrities. The results show broad participation across demographics and geography, with a gender-balanced sample and a majority of respondents being professionally active.
Demographically, most participants are aged between 35 and 49, followed by those aged 18 to 34, with a high concentration in the regions of Andalusia, Catalonia, and Madrid. Employment status is also diverse, with full-time employment being the most common.
In terms of celebrity attractiveness, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Rafael Nadal were rated as the most attractive male athletes, while Alexia Putellas leads among female athletes. In the acting category, Antonio Banderas and Blanca Suárez stand out among actors and actresses. Pablo Alborán is seen as the most attractive male singer, with Aitana topping the list for female singers.
Interestingly, a significant portion of respondents did not find any of the listed celebrities particularly attractive, reflecting a wide range of tastes and opinions across the Spanish population. The strong emphasis on privacy in the survey also appears to have helped build trust and encouraged participation in similar future studies.
In the study on perceptions of male athlete attractiveness in 2025, Carlos Sainz Jr. and Rafael Nadal are tied at the top. Sergio Ramos and the option "none of these celebrities" follow closely behind. This shows a clear preference split between motorsports and tennis figures.
Among younger respondents (18–34), Gavi and Carlos Sainz Jr. stand out, while older respondents (50+) prefer Nadal, Ramos, or Alonso. Most athletes receive more votes from women, except for Jesús Ángel García, who is strongly supported by men. Younger people are drawn to media-active profiles, while older generations remain loyal to iconic sports figures.
In this recent poll on the perceived attractiveness of Spanish female athletes, football star Alexia Putellas ranked highest, followed by tennis player Paula Badosa. Notably, a significant number of respondents did not identify any athlete on the list as particularly attractive. Mireia Belmonte and Garbiñe Muguruza were also mentioned, highlighting a wide range of responses.
The most popular female athletes vary by age and gender: young people (18–34) favor Alba Torrens, Paula Badosa, and Jennifer Hermoso, while older respondents (50+) prefer more established names like Mireia Belmonte or Sheyla Gutiérrez. Most votes come from women, except for Belmonte and García, who receive more male support.
Survey results show Antonio Banderas as the most attractive actor, standing out ahead of Miguel Ángel Silvestre and Hugo Silva. Although a segment of the audience did not select any of the listed names, Banderas maintains a clear lead in male celebrity appeal.
Preferences vary by generation: Antonio Banderas and Fernando Rey are favored by those over 50, while Arón Piper and Miguel Bernardeau appeal to 18–34 year-olds. Most votes come from women, except for Rey and Banderas, who are more often chosen by men.
Blanca Suárez tops the list of the most attractive actresses, followed by Penélope Cruz and Úrsula Corberó. Ester Expósito is also mentioned, though less frequently. Other names like Maribel Verdú and Mónica Cruz receive some attention, while a small group did not find any of the listed actresses attractive.
Preferences vary significantly by age and gender. Young people (18–34) favor Mónica Cruz (16%) and Ester Expósito (25%), while older respondents (65+) prefer Sara Montiel (40%) or Carmen Maura (31%), showing a strong generational divide.
Most votes come from women, except for Mónica Cruz (63% male) and Úrsula Corberó (64% male), who appeal more to men. Nicole Wallace and Penélope Cruz have a fairly balanced distribution, while Sara Montiel is especially popular among older women (66%).
The most selected option in this category was "none of these celebrities," followed by Jon Kortajarena, Jesús Vázquez, and Andrés Velencoso. This suggests a wide variety of opinions and a lack of consensus on male celebrity appeal. Nevertheless, Jon Kortajarena emerges as a standout figure.
Media personalities like TheGrefg (62% among 18–34 year-olds) and Álvaro Mel (38%) clearly attract younger audiences, while Carlos Latre and David Muñoz appeal more to respondents aged 50+ (36% and 31%).
From a gender perspective, TheGrefg, Álvaro Mel, and Moroya are mostly appreciated by women (69%, 70%, and 60%), whereas Joaquín Reyes and David Broncano have a more balanced audience. Carlos Latre and Andrés Velencoso receive more male votes (63% and 59%), which may reflect admiration or identification.
Sara Carbonero was rated the most attractive female celebrity, clearly standing out from the rest. She is followed by Georgina Rodríguez and Patricia Conde. A significant portion of participants chose none of the listed names, again showing varied preferences.
Dulceida is highly popular among younger audiences (44% of 18–34 year-olds) and women (67%), while Blanca Padilla is more favored by those aged 35–49. Peppa Rus and Sara Carbonero attract a mostly male audience (72% and 68%), unlike Ana Blanco and Patricia Conde, whose appeal is more balanced.
Older participants (50+) tend to favor Susanna Griso and Silvia Abril, underlining a strong generational influence.
Pablo Alborán was selected as the most attractive male singer, ahead of Enrique Iglesias and Manuel Carrasco. However, many respondents didn’t find any of the listed singers particularly appealing, again indicating a diversity of tastes.
Julio Iglesias and Alejandro Sanz are more popular among older people (50+), while Pablo Alborán and David Bisbal are appreciated by women (70% and 58%). On the other hand, Morad and Iñigo Quintero attract younger respondents (46% and 49% aged 18–34) and a more male-skewed audience.
Aitana was rated the most attractive female singer by respondents, followed by Rosalía and Ana Mena. Some classic figures like Marta Sánchez still received votes, but many people didn’t find any of the listed celebrities particularly attractive. The results show a general preference for contemporary artists.
Rosalía, Aitana, and Bad Gyal are most popular among people aged 18–34 and women (up to 64%). Rocío Jurado and Isabel Pantoja are especially appreciated by respondents over 50.
The study highlights preferences clearly influenced by age, gender, and media exposure. Responses show generational differences in taste and a distinct segmentation of preferred figures.
Age influence
Young people (18–34) prefer pop culture, social media, or contemporary sports figures:
People over 50 show a clear attachment to classic or well-established public figures:
Generational effect
Gender influence
Most votes for male celebrities come from women, especially for romantic or conventionally attractive figures:
Some women appeal more to men:
A few celebrities attract a more balanced audience:
Perceptions of celebrity attractiveness are mainly driven by:
Overall, the study paints a portrait of a generationally diverse Spain, where pop culture and tradition shape very different standards of appeal.
A study conducted by:
Audrey Mandefield, Senior Account Executive
Pauline Poché, Insight Team Lead
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"Discurv study for XloveCam conducted in June 2025 through a self-administered online survey with a representative sample of 1,000 Spanish residents aged 18 and over."