Eduardo Noriega (Spanish actor) facts for kids
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Eduardo Noriega
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Noriega in 2008
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Eduardo Noriega Gómez
1 August 1973 Santander, Spain
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
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Trinidad Oteros
(m. 2011) |
Eduardo Noriega Gómez (born August 1, 1973) is a famous actor from Spain. He first became well-known in his home country for his role in the movie Thesis (1996). He also starred in other popular Spanish films like Open Your Eyes (1997) and The Wolf (2004).
Many people outside of Spain know him for playing Enrique in the American movie Vantage Point (2008).
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Eduardo Noriega Gómez was born in Santander, a city in Spain. His father was from Mexico, and his mother was from Spain. He is the youngest of seven children and the only one in his family to become an actor.
When he was a child, Eduardo loved music. As he got older, he started studying to become a lawyer. However, he decided to follow his passion for acting. He left his studies and moved to Madrid to start his acting career.
Career in Movies
Starting in Spanish Films
Noriega began his career by acting in several short films. He also had a small part in the popular Spanish movie Stories from the Kronen. His big break came with the movie Tesis, where he played his first leading role. The movie was a huge hit in Spain.
The director of Tesis, Alejandro Amenábar, at first wasn't sure about casting Noriega. He thought Noriega was just a "pretty face." But other people on the film crew convinced him. Amenábar later said he was glad he chose Noriega, and the two became good friends. They worked together again on the movie Open Your Eyes.
Working with Famous Directors
Noriega has worked with many well-known directors. He starred in The Devil's Backbone (2001), a movie directed by Guillermo del Toro. The story is set in an orphanage during the Spanish Civil War.
He also worked with director Marcelo Piñeyro on two Argentine films, Plata Quemada (2000) and The Method (2005). In 2002, he starred in the French film Novo.
Becoming an International Star
Noriega became known to audiences around the world with his role in Vantage Point (2008). In this political thriller, he played a Spanish police officer trying to solve a major crime. A political thriller is a type of movie with a lot of suspense and action, often involving governments and spies.
He also appeared in the American action movie The Last Stand, starring alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. In 2014, he played a role in the French version of Beauty and the Beast.
Famous Roles
Here are some of Eduardo Noriega's most well-known movies and TV shows:
- Tesis (1996) - His first major role as Bosco.
- Abre los ojos (Open Your Eyes) (1997) - He played the main character, César.
- El espinazo del diablo (The Devil's Backbone) (2001) - He played Jacinto in this famous horror film.
- El Lobo (The Wolf) (2004) - He played the main character, Txema.
- Alatriste (2006) - He acted alongside Viggo Mortensen in this historical film.
- Vantage Point (2008) - He played Enrique, a Spanish police officer.
- The Last Stand (2013) - He played the villain, Gabriel Cortez.
- La Belle et la Bête (Beauty and the Beast) (2014) - He played the character Perducas.
- Perfect Strangers (2017) - He played a character also named Eduardo.
- Inés del alma mía (Inés of My Soul) (2020) - A TV series where he played the historical figure Pedro de Valdivia.
Personal Life
Eduardo Noriega married his longtime girlfriend, Trinidad Oteros, on February 8, 2011. He is very good with languages and can speak Spanish, English, French, and Catalan.
Awards and Recognition
Eduardo Noriega's acting has earned him several award nominations. He was nominated twice for the Goya Award for Best Actor, which is like the Spanish version of the Oscars.
- In 1999, for his role in Open Your Eyes.
- In 2005, for his role in The Wolf.
See also
In Spanish: Eduardo Noriega para niños
