Ignasia & Andrés
Meet Ignasia and Andrés. Two years ago they decided to move to Amsterdam, leaving everything they had in their hometown in Chile behind. Their love story is one of shared dreams, creativity, and exploration. Ignasia, or “Nacha”, has been the star of the Bouncespace shop at Overtoom 141, but the 26-year-old actress of Italian descent, is ready for more. Andrés, an artist into photography, film and design, has been by her side for 4 years. Join us as we delve into their journey. Don’t hold up, because in their words: “this interview felt like a therapy session.”
Do you remember the first time you saw each other?
Ignasia: Well, kinda. We went to the same high school in a small town called Quillota, but as Andrés is four years older than me, I just saw him passing by. I remember I thought of him as the popular guy. His skater vibe gave him an aura that was hard to ignore, even for a then 13-year-old me. We were in totally different worlds, but I definitely noticed him. We even played at the same school event once—I sang, he played guitar. I doubt he saw me, though, haha.Andrés: Actually, I did notice her. Nacha always had this energy that made her stand out, even if we never talked back then.You call Ignasia “Nacha”, why?
Andrés: Nacha's just what everyone calls her; it's a Chilean thing to have nicknames. I'm "Happy" to my friends because I'm always smiling. But whilst Nacha thought of me as a cool skater guy, I’m actually pretty shy. It took years before I dared to make a move on her. Our paths crossed again in Santiago, the capital of Chile, where we both moved after high school. I was getting into professional photography, and Nacha needed photos for her acting portfolio. Our first photo session together was when we started talking and became friends. Even though I was dating someone else at the time, we shared a good vibe.Ignasia: We definitely clicked, even if it was all professional at first. After our third photo session, Andrés invited me to an indie concert.Andrés: That was a good move, ‘cause I was taking pictures at this event and my friends were hosting the party so I could take her backstage. Nacha was clearly impressed, haha.Ignasia: Well, duh. He was working already, I mean, with bands and brands and stuff. It all felt so professional, and I was just a student.Andrés: After the concert we went to a bar, a very shitty one, we drank mojitos and danced to reggaeton.“On our first date we didn’t kiss. I tried to, but he gave me a hug instead.”