Madrid – Paloma Porcel, the Spanish voice of Carrie Bradshaw in the beloved “Sex and the City” franchise, is facing a complex legal battle involving a luxury chalet in Las Rozas, a municipality just north of Madrid. The actress, daughter of the late and celebrated Spanish actress Marisa Porcel, is accused of remaining in the property despite a court order following its sale after her mother’s estate was unable to settle a significant debt with the Spanish Tax Agency, known as Hacienda. The current owner alleges Porcel and her partner are demanding €300,000 to vacate the premises, a claim that has brought renewed attention to the actress’s career and the financial difficulties that followed her mother’s passing.
The situation centers around a chalet that once belonged to a company linked to Marisa Porcel and her daughter. Following Marisa Porcel’s death in 2018, Hacienda moved to seize the property due to an outstanding debt exceeding €1 million, according to reports. The chalet was subsequently auctioned, eventually being purchased by the current owner, Manuel J., in 2024 after a prior sale fell through. Despite the change in ownership, Paloma Porcel and her partner have reportedly continued to reside in the home, leading to the current legal dispute.
A Voice Recognized Across Generations
Paloma Porcel’s career spans decades, primarily in the world of voice acting. She first appeared on screen in 1982 in the TVE miniseries Juanita la larga, but quickly found her niche lending her voice to a wide range of characters. According to the specialized website Eldoblaje, her early work included dubbing roles in television shows like Azules y grises and Remington Steele, as well as various advertising campaigns.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Porcel’s voice became familiar to Spanish audiences through her work on popular series such as El príncipe de Bel Air and Melrose Place. However, it was her long-running role as the voice of Sarah Jessica Parker’s Carrie Bradshaw in the Spanish-language version of “Sex and the City” that cemented her status as a recognizable figure. She began voicing the character in the second season of the present in 2000 and continued through the series’ run, its subsequent film adaptations, and the recent sequel, …And Just Like That.
Reflecting on her experience with the iconic series, Porcel recalled in 2022 the creative freedom she was given in adapting the dialogue. “I was lucky as they gave me total freedom for the adaptation of dialogues and to express it as I received it from the original. Because yes, talking about bisexuality, homosexuality, men, women… and above all, having the sexual freedom with which they spoke of themselves was fantastic.”
Beyond Carrie Bradshaw
Porcel’s talent extends beyond the world of Manhattan socialites. She is also the regular Spanish-language voice of actresses Patricia Arquette and Caterina Scorsone, dubbing Scorsone in the long-running medical drama Anatomía de Grey (Grey’s Anatomy) and Sin cita previa (Private Practice). She has also made appearances in front of the camera, with roles in popular Spanish series such as La que se avecina, Amar es para siempre, and Cuéntame cómo pasó.
The current legal dispute, however, casts a shadow over a career built on bringing beloved characters to life for Spanish-speaking audiences. The situation arose from the debt inherited after her mother’s death. Marisa Porcel, a prominent figure in Spanish theater, television, and cinema, left behind a legacy marked by roles in productions like “Escenas de Matrimonio” (Scenes from a Marriage). As reported by Hola.com, Paloma Porcel chose to accept the inheritance, and with it, the responsibility for her mother’s substantial debt to Hacienda, in order to preserve her mother’s belongings and the family home.
The chalet in Las Rozas, owned by the company Akaster Level SL, was ultimately sold for approximately €700,000 after being seized by the Tax Agency. Despite the sale, Porcel has remained in the property, and the current owner claims she is now demanding a significant sum to leave. The case highlights the complexities of inheritance, debt, and property rights in Spain, and the challenges faced by individuals navigating the legal system.
As of February 26, 2026, the legal proceedings are ongoing. The next step in the case is expected to be a court hearing to address the allegations of unlawful occupation and the demand for €300,000. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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