Patty Bonet

Patty Bonet
In a short documentary she wrote and directed at CEU in 2016
Born (1984-11-21) November 21, 1984
Valencia, Spain
EducationCEU Cardenal Herrera University (Journalism)
Occupations
  • Actress
  • journalist
  • television presenter
Years active2015–present
Known for
  • ONCE lottery presenter
  • Advocacy for albinism awareness
Websitepattybonet.com

Patty Bonet (born 21 November 1984) is a Spanish actress, journalist, and television presenter.[1] Born with albinism, she has become a prominent advocate for disability awareness and inclusion in the entertainment industry.[2] Since September 2022, she has served as a presenter for the ONCE lottery draws broadcast on Televisión Española.[3] Bonet has appeared in several Spanish productions, including the Netflix film The Platform 2 (2024) and the series Feria: The Darkest Light.[4]

In 2025, she received recognition from the Government Delegation of Madrid for her work in promoting visibility of albinism and functional diversity.[5]

Early life and education

Patty Bonet was born on 21 November 1984 in Valencia, Spain.[6] She was born with albinism, a genetic condition that affects pigmentation and vision, reducing her vision to approximately 17%.[7] From the age of five, she has been a member of the Coral Allegro choir of ONCE (Spanish National Organization of the Blind).[8]

Bonet graduated with a degree in Journalism from CEU Cardenal Herrera University. Despite the visual challenges associated with her condition, she pursued her career aspirations in media and entertainment.[9]

Career

Journalism

Bonet began her career in journalism, working as a radio presenter. She hosts the program "Para que veas" (So You Can See) on Radio 5 Todo Noticias, and collaborates on the film program "Cine a ciegas" (Blind Cinema) on Radio Requena COPE.[10] She has also presented various events including the Solidarity Awards, the ONCE School Contest, the Music Biennial, and the ConONCE agencies program.[11]

Television presenting

In September 2022, Bonet joined the team of presenters for the ONCE lottery draws, a television program broadcast on Televisión Española.[12] Her appointment marked a significant step in representation for people with disabilities on Spanish television.

Acting career

Bonet has pursued acting alongside her journalism career. She has appeared in several Spanish productions, demonstrating her versatility as a performer.[13]

Her film credits include God's Crooked Lines (Los renglones torcidos de Dios, 2022) and The Platform 2 (El hoyo 2, 2024), both distributed by Netflix. She also appeared in the television series Feria: The Darkest Light (Feria: la luz más oscura).[14]

As a filmmaker, Bonet has written and directed several short films, including "De puntillas" (On Tiptoes, 2015), "¿Lo ves?" (Do You See It?, 2016), and "Breaking Myths" (2018).[15]

Recent projects

In 2024, Bonet appeared in additional projects including "La mitad de Ana" (Half of Ana) and "Bodegón con fantasmas" (Still Life with Ghosts). She has also been involved in theater, presenting Chekhov's "The Seagull" in 2024.[16]

Activism and advocacy

Bonet is a vocal advocate for disability rights and inclusion in the entertainment industry. She works to increase visibility and understanding of albinism, challenging misconceptions about the condition.[17] Through her media presence and public speaking, she promotes the importance of diverse representation in Spanish media.

Her advocacy work focuses on educating the public about visual disabilities and breaking down barriers for people with disabilities in professional environments.[18]

Personal life

Bonet has been open about the challenges and experiences of living with albinism. She has spoken about the importance of having role models and representation for people with disabilities in media and entertainment.[19]

In 2024, she experienced the loss of her companion dog Pirulo, who had been with her for thirteen years and provided significant emotional support.[20]

Awards and recognition

In 2025, during International Women's Day celebrations, the Government Delegation of Madrid recognized Bonet's work in promoting visibility of albinism and functional diversity as part of the II edition of the '8M. 8 Women, 8 Reasons' awards.[21]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015De puntillasShort film (director/writer)
2016¿Lo ves?Short film (director/writer)
2018Breaking MythsShort film (director/writer)
2022God's Crooked LinesDisturbing woman
2024The Platform 2Blonde woman
2024La mitad de AnaHaberdashery shop assistant
2024Bodegón con fantasmas

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022–presentONCE Lottery DrawsPresenterTelevisión Española

References

  1. ↑ Ansede, Manuel (7 February 2019). "El ratón mutante de Patty Bonet" [Patty Bonet's Mutant Mouse]. El País (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 22 May 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.(Subscription required.)
  2. ↑ "Quién es Patty Bonet, actriz albina en La Revuelta" [Who is Patty Bonet, albino actress in La Revuelta]. RTVE.es (in Spanish). 17 January 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  3. ↑ Villacastín, Ángeles (23 June 2023). "Patty Bonet: «Mi perro Pirulo me ha salvado. Llegó tras la muerte de mi madre»" [Patty Bonet: "My dog Pirulo has saved me. He came after my mother's death"]. ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  4. ↑ Bouiali, Miriam (14 October 2024). "Patty Bonet: de una obra de Chéjov a una película de Netflix" [Patty Bonet: from a Chekhov play to a Netflix movie]. Levante-EMV (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Jennifer Hermoso, Inés Hernand y Patty Bonet, entre mujeres premiadas por la Delegación del Gobierno" [Jennifer Hermoso, Inés Hernand and Patty Bonet, among women awarded by the Government Delegation]. ABC (in Spanish). 4 March 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  6. ↑ Villanueva, Carlos (21 November 2024). "La presentadora de la ONCE vuelve a La Revuelta y reivindica el descubrimiento de Bezos" [The ONCE presenter returns to La Revuelta and claims the discovery of Bezos]. RTVE.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Patty Bonet, actriz: "Hay mucho desconocimiento sobre la discapacidad visual. Hay que eliminar falsas creencias"" [Patty Bonet, actress: "There is much ignorance about visual disability. False beliefs must be eliminated"]. Europa Press (in Spanish). 25 September 2017. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  8. ↑ "Quién es Patty Bonet, presentadora ciega albina" [Who is Patty Bonet, blind albino presenter]. Las Provincias (in Spanish). 30 September 2022. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  9. ↑ Díez, Fernando (7 January 2025). "Patty Bonet, en COPE: "El albinismo te limita en lo que tú quieres que te limite"" [Patty Bonet, on COPE: "Albinism limits you in what you want it to limit you"]. COPE (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 21 January 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Alpedrete se acerca al albinismo" [Alpedrete approaches albinism]. COPE (in Spanish). 30 November 2018. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Patty Bonet, actriz y presentadora del sorteo de la ONCE, visita 'La Revuelta': "Animo a los guionistas a incluir actores con diversidad"" [Patty Bonet, actress and presenter of the ONCE lottery draw, visits 'La Revuelta': "I encourage screenwriters to include actors with diversity"]. 20 Minutos (in Spanish). 17 January 2025. Archived from the original on 10 February 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  12. ↑ Villanueva, Carlos (17 January 2025). "La presentadora de la ONCE vuelve a La Revuelta y reivindica el descubrimiento de Bezos" [The ONCE presenter returns to La Revuelta and defends Bezos' discovery]. RTVE (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  13. ↑ "Patty Bonet: "No quiero ser sólo 'la actriz albina', quiero ser una más con conflictos y amoríos como cualquiera"" [Patty Bonet: "I don't want to be just 'the albino actress', I want to be one more with conflicts and love affairs like anyone else"]. 20 Minutos (in Spanish). 13 June 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  14. ↑ Bouiali, Miriam (14 October 2024). "Patty Bonet: de una obra de Chéjov a una película de Netflix" [Patty Bonet: from a Chekhov play to a Netflix movie]. Levante-EMV (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  15. ↑ "El corto '¿Lo ves?' se estrena con motivo del Día Internacional del Albinismo" [The short film ‘Can You See It?’ premieres on the occasion of International Albinism Awareness Day]. Atresmedia (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 25 May 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  16. ↑ "Patty Bonet, Soledad Sevilla y Gaby Moreno" [Patty Bonet, Soledad Sevilla and Gaby Moreno]. RTVE.es (in Spanish). 28 October 2024. Archived from the original on 29 October 2024. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  17. ↑ "Patty Bonet diversidad en el cine: inclusión y talento en la industria" [Patty Bonet diversity in cinema: inclusion and talent in the industry]. Good4Good (in Spanish). 8 March 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  18. ↑ "Patty, la actriz valenciana con albinismo: "Enfocar la vida con discapacidad es complicado, es cuestión de actitud"" [Patty, the Valencian actress with albinism: "Approaching life with disability is complicated, it's a matter of attitude"]. El Español (in Spanish). 17 June 2025. Archived from the original on 17 June 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  19. ↑ "La vida 'desenfocada' de los albinos" [The 'unfocused' life of albinos]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 17 November 2016. Archived from the original on 25 March 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  20. ↑ Villacastín, Ángeles (23 June 2023). "Patty Bonet: «Mi perro Pirulo me ha salvado. Llegó tras la muerte de mi madre»" [Patty Bonet: "My dog Pirulo has saved me. He came after my mother's death"]. ABC (in Spanish). Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  21. ↑ "Ocho mujeres, ocho historias: II edición de los Reconocimientos '8M'" [Eight women, eight stories: II edition of the '8M' Recognitions]. ElDiariodeMadrid.es (in Spanish). 4 March 2025. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
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