Maria Pau Pigem studied acting at the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona (1989-1991). After working in theatre, she continued her training for six years in the Studio de Fazio, in Rome (Italy), led by Dominique de Fazio (lifetime member of the Actor's Studio N.Y.). During her training, she moved to Germany where she worked in theatre. In 1996, she started to work for Mr. de Fazio at the Studio. In 1998 she returned definitively to Barcelona where she continues her career in cinema, television and theatre. At the moment she is also teaching directing actors for future directors and scriptwriters in ESCAC (Escuela Superior de Cine y Audiovisuales de Cataluña), and acting teacher in Col.legi del Teatre de Barcelona.