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In the latest episode of Sync Music Matters, I speak with music supervisor Paulina Marquez about her work on Season 2 of The Night Manager for Amazon Prime Video, starring Tom Hiddleston and Olivia Colman.
With more than 20 years of experience across film and television, Marquez explains how music supervision is less about deep musical knowledge and more about emotion, storytelling, and narrative impact.
A key creative decision for the new season was building much of the show’s musical identity around Colombian artists, helping give the series a distinctive sonic world. We also discuss the subtle power of diegetic music in shaping atmosphere, and why supervisors should avoid temping tracks they won’t be able to clear later.
Marquez encourages bold choices when it comes to sync, arguing that unexpected music can often create the most memorable moments on screen.
Originally from Mexico and now based in Barcelona, Marquez began her career at MCO Audio Design Studios and now works across international productions for platforms including Netflix, Amazon and Apple. Her credits include Elite, The Burning Body, and Hurricane Season, and she maintains a long-standing collaboration with director Manolo Caro.
We also talk about her early musical influences from Led Zeppelin to Jarvis Cocker. Plus we end up debating a surprisingly divisive topic: which way toilet paper should hang.
🎧 Listen to the full episode of Sync Music Matters to hear Paulina’s insights on music supervision, sync licensing, and building a musical identity for television.
Paulinas Website: https://www.paulinasmusic.com/
