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Pedro Alonso
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Alonso in 2015
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Pedro González Alonso
21 June 1971 Vigo, Galicia, Spain
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Children | 1 |
Pedro González Alonso (born on June 21, 1971) is a Spanish actor, writer, and artist. He is most famous for playing the character Andrés "Berlin" de Fonollosa in the Spanish TV series Money Heist (also known as La casa de papel). He also starred in the spin-off series Berlin. Another well-known role for him was Diego Murquía in the historical drama series Gran Hotel.
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Early Life and Education
Pedro González Alonso was born in Vigo, a city in Spain. He went to the Royal School of Dramatic Arts in Madrid, where he finished his studies in 1992. He also studied at the Teatro de la Danza (Theatre of Dance). Besides acting, Pedro Alonso is also a talented writer and artist. He publishes his creative works using the name Pedro Alonso O'choro.
Acting Career Highlights
Pedro Alonso has had many roles on television. In Spain, he was known for shows like Rías Baixas, Maridos e mulleres, and Padre Casares. He became famous across Spain for his role as Diego Murquía in the historical drama Gran Hotel.
His biggest role came when he played Andrés "Berlin" de Fonollosa in the crime drama series Money Heist. This show first aired in Spain in 2017 and later became a huge hit worldwide on Netflix. Because of his success, GQ Turkey magazine named him "International Star of the Year" in 2018.
He also appeared in Diablo Guardián, which was Amazon Prime Video’s first drama series made in Latin America. This show was released in May 2018. In 2019, Pedro Alonso played the main character in the mystery thriller movie The Silence of the Marsh. He returned to play his popular character Berlin in a new TV series called Berlin, which started in 2023.
Personal Life
Pedro Alonso is in a relationship with Tatiana Djordjevic, who is an artist and a hypnotherapist from Paris. He also has a daughter from a previous relationship. Pedro is ambidextrous, which means he can use both his right and left hands equally well. He speaks several languages, including Spanish, Galician, Catalan, and English.
Film and Television Roles
Pedro Alonso has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable works:
Movies
- 1996: Alma gitana
- 1996: Tengo una casa
- 1998: Insomnio
- 2003: Noviembre
- 2005: El Calentito
- 2010: 18 Meals
- 2010: Todo lo que tú quieras
- 2015: Retribution (Voice role)
- 2015: La playa de los ahogados
- 2019: The Silence of the Marsh
- 2023: Awareness
Television Series
- 1997: Todos los hombres sois iguales
- 1998: A las once en casa
- 2003–2005: Rías Baixas
- 2006–2008: Maridos e mulleres
- 2008–2015: Padre Casares (as Father Horacio Casares)
- 2011–2013: Gran Hotel (as Diego Murquía)
- 2014–2015: Bajo sospecha
- 2016: El ministerio del tiempo
- 2017–2021: Money Heist (as Andrés de Fonollosa / Berlin)
- 2018: Diablo Guardián
- 2023–present: Berlin (as Andrés de Fonollosa / Berlin)
Awards and Recognition
Pedro Alonso has received several awards and nominations for his acting.
- In 2018, he won an award from the 27th Actors and Actresses Union Awards for his supporting role in Money Heist.
- In 2020, he received the Filming Italy Best Movie International Award.
- In 2024, he won the Premios Aura for Best Actor in a Drama series for his work in Berlin.
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Alonso para niños
