Spanish actress Ester Expósito was among the familiar faces spotted at the demonstrations held in Spain on Wednesday, 11 November, as thousands of people took to the streets during the nationwide general strike. The actress joined a march in San Sebastián, known in Basque as Donostia, alongside fellow actor Carlos González.

Expósito, who is currently in Gipuzkoa filming a new adaptation of La Regenta, was seen walking through the city with González during the demonstration organised by the trade unions CCOO and UGT. Footage from the march, shared by CCOO Euskadi, showed the actress holding the actor's arm as they moved along the street with other participants.

Her appearance attracted attention during a day of nationwide industrial action and demonstrations focused on housing, wages and the rising cost of living.

Ester Expósito and Carlos González Join the March in Donostia

The actress took part in the CCOO and UGT demonstration held in San Sebastián on 11 November. The march began at 12:00 at Alderdi Eder, with participants gathering behind a banner carrying the slogan: "11N Huelga General. Salarios. Vivienda. Precios", meaning "11N General Strike. Wages. Housing. Prices".

Expósito was accompanied by Carlos González, an actor who is also involved in the production of La Regenta. Their presence was captured in footage from the demonstration, subsequently circulated by CCOO Euskadi and reported by Spanish media.

The two actors were among the participants joining the march as trade unions and social organisations brought their demands to the streets.

Why Was Ester Expósito in Gipuzkoa?

Expósito is currently in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa for the filming of La Regenta, a new screen adaptation of the celebrated Spanish novel by Leopoldo Alas, known as Clarín.

The production is directed by Mar Coll, with Ester Expósito and Oriol Pla among its leading actors. Carlos González is also involved in the project, explaining why the two performers are currently in the region.

The filming has brought the actors to San Sebastián and other locations in Gipuzkoa, where Expósito has been seen in recent weeks.

What Was the 11N General Strike About?

The nationwide general strike on 11 November was called to demand action on Spain's housing crisis, better wages and measures to address the rising cost of living.

The mobilisation was supported by several trade unions and organisations, including CCOO, UGT, CGT, CNT and the Confederation of Tenants' Unions. It was organised as a 24-hour stoppage, running from midnight until midnight on 11 November.

Housing affordability was one of the central issues. Organisers highlighted the difficulty many workers and families face in accessing adequate housing, particularly amid rising rental costs. Better salaries, stronger labour rights and the protection of purchasing power were also among the demands.

In San Sebastián, CCOO and UGT organised their own march from Alderdi Eder. Other trade unions and housing organisations also held a separate demonstration, which began at Plaza Pío XII.

A Familiar Face at a Nationwide Day of Protest

Expósito's participation became one of the more widely discussed celebrity appearances of the 11N demonstrations. Her presence was reported alongside that of other figures from the Spanish entertainment world who joined protests in different cities.

While the actress was visibly present at the San Sebastián march, she has not made a widely reported public statement explaining her reasons for attending. Her participation is therefore best understood as a documented appearance at the demonstration, rather than evidence of any further political declaration.

The 11 November mobilisation brought together workers, trade unions, housing organisations and members of the public across Spain, with housing, wages and the cost of living at the centre of the day's demands.