Omar Ayuso facts for kids
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Omar Ayuso
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Ayuso in April 2023
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| Born | 26 March 1998 Madrid, Spain
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| Education | Charles III University of Madrid |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2018–present |
Omar Ayuso (born 26 March 1998) is a Spanish actor. He is known for his role as Omar Shanaa in the television series Elite (2018–2024).
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Early life and education
Ayuso was born in Madrid on 26 March 1998 and raised in Manzanares el Real. His father is from Morocco. After watching Bad Education (2004) as a child, he became interested in becoming an actor or filmmaker. Ayuso studies audiovisual communication at the Charles III University of Madrid.
Career
In 2018, Ayuso was cast in the Spanish Netflix television series Elite as Omar Shanaa, a closeted gay Muslim who develops a relationship with Ander Muñoz who is played by Arón Piper. In preparation for the role, Ayuso worked for two months with director Ramón Salazar to absorb his character's role.
In 2019, Ayuso starred in three short films including Maras' de Salvador Calvo and Ráfagas de vida salvaje by Jorge Cantos and Disseminare by Jools Beardon.
In January 2020, Ayuso was featured in the music video of "Juro Que" by Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía.
Ayuso plays the character, David, in the upcoming film, 8 Años, a gay drama where he reflects on an eight-year relationship.
Personal life
Ayuso has a tattoo of a flame and an eye on his hand inspired by Spanish artist Ricardo Cavolo. He is gay and has stated that he is proud of his generation's social progress on topics including feminism, LGBT rights and efforts against racism.
Ayuso cites Spanish-Mexican singer Alaska as one of his idols.
As of March 2020[update] Ayuso is in a relationship with artist Alonso Díaz.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
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| TBA | 8 Años | David | J.D. Alcázar |
Short films
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
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| 2019 | Maras | Salvador Calvo | |
| Ráfagas de vida salvaje | Jorge Cantos | ||
| Disseminare | Jools Beardon |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | El Continental | N/A | Episode: "Réquiem... mami" |
| 2018–2024 | Élite | Omar Shanaa | Main cast (seasons 1–5, 7–8); 55 episodes |
| 2021 | Élite historias breves: Nadia Guzman | Main cast; 2 episodes | |
| 2021 | Élite historias breves: Omar Ander Alexis | Main cast; 2 episodes | |
| 2021 | Élite historias breves: Samuel Omar | Main cast; 3 episodes |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | "Juro Que" (Rosalía) | ||
| 2021 | "Famoso en tres calles" (Carolina Durante) |
See also
In Spanish: Omar Ayuso para niños
