phrases to breaking point and then flying through the music with ecstatic abandon." Reviewing Núñez's guest appearance in American Ballet Theatre's Cinderella, the New York Times, noted "effortless attack and enthusiastic impetus made the sequence thrilling." The Times also praised Núñez's portrayal of Odette/Odile in Swan Lake, she "has a pure line, a melting plasticity and a smooth legato quality. Her Odette was lyrical and sorrowful; her Odile steely and sexy." On Núñez's as Nikiya in La Bayadère The Independent noted she "has luscious musical phrasing and floating line." Personal life Núñez married fellow principal at the Royal Ballet, Thiago Soares in 2011 in Buenos Aires. The couple separated in 2014 and announced their divorce in January 2016, but remain friends and continue to dance together. Núñez is a naturalised British citizen. Selected repertoire Núñez's repertoire with The Royal Ballet includes: Created roles Awards Best Female Dancer at the Critics' Circle National Dance Awards, 2005, 2012, 2018 and 2022 Konex de Platino for Best Dancer of the Decade in Argentina, 2009 María Ruanova Award, 2011 Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance, 2013 References Argentine ballerinas 1982 births Living people People from San Martín, Buenos Aires Principal dancers of The Royal Ballet 21st-century ballet dancers 21st-century Argentine dancers Laurence Olivier Award winners People educated at the Royal Ballet School Argentine emigrants to England