Javier Rey facts for kids
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Javier Rey
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| Born | 25 February 1980 Noia, Galicia, Spain
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| Occupation | Actor |
Javier Rey (born February 25, 1980) is a popular Spanish actor. He is well-known for his roles in the television shows Velvet and the crime drama Fariña.
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Life and Career
Javier Rey was born in Noia, a town in the Galicia region of Spain. Before he became an actor, he loved collecting comic books.
His acting journey began in 2001 with a role in the play Ubú rey. In 2005, he appeared on television for the first time in the series Al filo de la ley. He played a character named Darío. Three years later, in 2008, he acted in his first movie, 8 Dates.
For many years, Rey played supporting characters in different shows and movies. His career took a big step forward with his role in the TV series Velvet. He became even more famous after playing the main character, Sito Miñanco, in the 2018 series Fariña. This role made him a leading actor in Spanish television dramas.
Film and Television Roles
Javier Rey has appeared in many TV shows and movies throughout his career. Here are some of his most notable projects.
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Al filo de la ley | Darío | Guest role. His first TV appearance. |
| 2007 | Valderrei | Rafa | Appeared in 86 episodes. |
| 2007 | Amar en tiempos revueltos | Sancho | Appeared in 3 episodes. |
| 2009 | Marisol, la película | Carlos Goyanes | TV movie. |
| 2009 | La chica de ayer | Cristóbal Mateo | Main cast. |
| 2010–12 | Hispania, la leyenda | Alejo de Urso | Main cast. |
| 2011 | Operación Malaya | Miguel Ángel Torres | TV miniseries. |
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Bandolera | Raúl Delgado | Main cast. |
| 2012–14 | Isabel | Diego Pacheco | Historical drama series. |
| 2013–16 | Velvet | Mateo Ruiz | Main cast. |
| 2016 | Lo que escondían sus ojos | Cristóbal Balenciaga | TV Miniseries. |
| 2017 | El final del camino | Pedro de Catoira | Main cast. |
| 2017–19 | Velvet Colección | Mateo Ruiz | Spin-off of Velvet. |
| 2019 | Fariña | Sito Miñanco | Starring role. |
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Hache | Malpica | Starring role. |
| 2020 | Mentiras | Xavier Vera | Starring role. |
| 2023 | Los pacientes del doctor García | Doctor Guillermo García Medina | Starring role. |
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La última noche en Tremor | Álex | Starring role. |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2008 | 8 citas (8 Dates) | Pablo | His first movie role. |
| 2016 | Kiki, el amor se hace | Javier | |
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¿Qué te juegas? | Roberto Allende-Salazar | |
| Sin fin (Not the End) | Javier | ||
| 2019 | El silencio de la ciudad blanca | Inspector Unai López de Ayala, "Kraken" | |
| 2020 | Orígenes secretos (Unknown Origins) | David Valentín | |
| El verano que vivimos (The Summer We Lived) | Gonzalo | ||
| 2021 | La casa del caracol (The House of Snails) | Antonio Prieto | |
| 2022 | Historias para no contar (Stories Not to Be Told) | Raul | |
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La mujer dormida (The Sleeping Woman) | Agustín | |
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8 | Octavio |
Awards and Nominations
Javier Rey has won several awards for his acting. His role in the series Fariña was highly praised and earned him multiple awards in 2018 and 2019.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2018 | 20th Iris Awards | Best Actor | Fariña | Won |
| 2019 | 6th Feroz Awards | Best Actor in a TV Series | Fariña | Won |
| Best Actor in a Film | Not the End | Nominated | ||
| 69th Fotogramas de Plata | Best TV Actor | Fariña | Won | |
| 6th Platino Awards | Best Actor in a Miniseries or TV series | Fariña | Nominated | |
| 2021 | 8th MiM Series Awards | Best Drama Actor | Hache | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Javier Rey para niños
