Omar Ayuso facts for kids
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Omar Ayuso
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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 March 26, 1998) is a Spanish actor. He is well-known for playing the character Omar Shanaa in the TV series Elite. This popular show aired from 2018 to 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Omar Ayuso was born in Madrid, Spain, on March 26, 1998. He grew up in a town called Manzanares el Real. His father is from Morocco.
When he was a child, Omar watched a movie called Bad Education. This movie made him want to become an actor or a filmmaker. He later studied audiovisual communication at the Charles III University of Madrid.
Omar Ayuso's Acting Career
In 2018, Omar Ayuso got a big role in the Spanish Netflix TV series Elite. He played Omar Shanaa, a character who explores his identity and relationships. His character develops a close bond with Ander Muñoz, played by Arón Piper.
To prepare for his role, Omar worked for two months with director Ramón Salazar. This helped him understand his character deeply.
Short Films and Music Videos
In 2019, Omar Ayuso appeared in three short films. These included Maras by Salvador Calvo and Ráfagas de vida salvaje by Jorge Cantos. He also starred in Disseminare by Jools Beardon.
In January 2020, Omar was featured in a music video. He appeared in "Juro Que" by the famous Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía.
Omar also plays a character named David in the film 8 Años. This movie is a drama that looks back at an eight-year relationship.
Public Recognition and Impact
The on-screen relationship between Omar Ayuso's character and Arón Piper's character became very popular. Their friendship outside the show also gained many fans around the world. By June 2020, Omar had over four million followers on social media.
His role helped bring more visibility to different kinds of people on television. Omar believes that the strong support for his character's relationship shows how people can connect with stories in fiction.
Omar Ayuso's Personal Life
Omar Ayuso has a special tattoo on his hand. It shows a flame and an eye, inspired by the Spanish artist Ricardo Cavolo. He is openly gay and proud of his generation's progress. He believes in important social movements like feminism, LGBT rights, and efforts against racism.
Omar looks up to the Spanish-Mexican singer Alaska. He considers her one of his idols.
As of March 2020, Omar 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 | |
| 2025 | Mariliendre | Luis | Main cast; 5 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
