Pedro Alonso facts for kids
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Pedro Alonso
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Pedro González Alonso
21 June 1971 Vigo, Galicia, Spain
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| Alma mater | RESAD |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Children | 1 |
Pedro González Alonso (born on June 21, 1971), known as Pedro Alonso, is a Spanish actor, writer, and artist. He is famous for playing Andrés "Berlin" de Fonollosa in the Spanish TV show Money Heist (also known as La casa de papel). He also starred in its spin-off series, Berlin. Another well-known role was Diego Murquía in the historical drama 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 (RESAD) in Madrid, where he finished his studies in 1992. He also studied at the Teatro de la Danza (Theatre of Dance). Besides acting, Pedro is also a talented writer and artist. He shares his creative works using the name Pedro Alonso O'choro.
His Acting Journey
Pedro Alonso has been acting since 1995. He has appeared in many TV shows and movies.
Early TV Roles
Before becoming widely known, Pedro acted in several TV series in his home region of Galicia. Some of these shows include Rías Baixas (from 2003 to 2005) and Padre Casares (from 2008 to 2015). These roles helped him gain experience and recognition in Spain.
Becoming a Star
Pedro became famous across Spain for his role as Diego Murquía in the historical drama Gran Hotel. This show was very popular.
His biggest role came when he played Andrés "Berlin" de Fonollosa in the crime drama series Money Heist. The show first aired in Spain in 2017. Later, Netflix bought it and made it available worldwide. Money Heist became a huge global hit, and Pedro's character, Berlin, became a fan favorite.
In 2018, GQ Turkey magazine named him "International Star of the Year." This showed how popular he had become around the world. He also appeared in Diablo Guardián, which was Amazon Prime Video's first drama series made in Latin America.
Recent Projects
In 2019, Pedro Alonso took on the main role in the mystery thriller movie The Silence of the Marsh. He continued to play his famous character, Berlin, in a new TV series called Berlin. This spin-off show, which focuses on his character, started in 2023.
About His Life
Pedro Alonso is in a relationship with Tatiana Djordjevic, who is an artist from Paris. He also has a daughter from a previous relationship. Pedro is ambidextrous, which means he can use both his left and right hands equally well. He can speak several languages, including Spanish, Galician, Catalan, and English.
Movies He Has Been In
Pedro Alonso has acted in many films throughout his career. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995 | Hábitos | Short film | |
| 1996 | Alma gitana | Antonio | |
| 1996 | Tengo una casa | Ferrari | |
| 1996 | Paranoia dixital | Guy | Short film |
| 1997 | Niño nadie | Alex | |
| 1997 | Las vacaciones de Clara | Alan | Short film |
| 1997 | El pliegue del hipocampo | Xavi | Short film |
| 1998 | Insomnio | Miguel | |
| 2003 | Noviembre | Guard | |
| 2005 | El Calentito | Marcos | |
| 2005 | La noche del hermano | Club Porter | |
| 2010 | 18 Meals | Vladimir Torres | |
| 2010 | Todo lo que tú quieras | Pedro | |
| 2011 | Un día normal | Professor | Short film |
| 2011 | Onde está a Felicidade? | Ramon | |
| 2012 | O Apóstolo | Pilgrim | Voice |
| 2013 | Maldito lunes | Rafa | Short film |
| 2015 | Retribution | Contreras | Voice |
| 2015 | La playa de los ahogados | Marcos Valverde | |
| 2019 | The Silence of the Marsh | Q | |
| 2023 | Awareness | Vicente |
TV Shows He Has Been In
Pedro Alonso has also starred in many television series:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Todos los hombres sois iguales | Raúl | 5 episodes |
| 1998 | A las once en casa | Alejo | 28 episodes |
| 2000 | Raquel busca su sitio | Series 1, episode 3: "David contra David" | |
| 2000 | ¡Qué grande es el teatro! | Gonzalo | Episode: "La hermana pequeña" |
| 2001 | Pequeno hotel | Series 1, episode 1: "Un día apurado" | |
| 2002 | El comisario | Iván | Series 5, episode 9: "Cuatro, Tres, Dos..." |
| 2003 | Código fuego | Tomás | |
| 2003–05 | Rías Baixas | ||
| 2005 | Hospital Central | Curro Gómez | Series 10, episode 1: "El gas de la risa" |
| 2005 | La Atlántida | Boris | Television film |
| 2005 | As leis de Celavella | Amancio | Series 3, episode 20: "Santa Teresa" |
| 2006–08 | Maridos e mulleres | Carlos | |
| 2006 | A vida por diante | Series 2, episode 4: "O roubo" | |
| 2007 | R.I.S. Científica | Héctor | Series 1, episode 6: "Miedo escénico" |
| 2008–15 | Padre Casares | Father Horacio Casares | Series 1–8, 14, 16 |
| 2008 | La bella Otero | Venancio Romero | |
| 2008 | El espejo | Álvaro | Television film |
| 2009 | Gondar | Pedro Sotelo | |
| 2011 | 14 de abril. La República | 2 episodes | |
| 2011–13 | Gran Hotel | Diego Murquía / Adrián Vera Celande | |
| 2014–15 | Bajo sospecha | Roberto Vega Sánchez | 8 episodes |
| 2015 | Hospital Real | Andrés Osorio | |
| 2016 | El ministerio del tiempo | Lieutenant Cerezo | 2 episodes |
| 2016 | La embajada | Pablo Villar | |
| 2017–2021 | Money Heist | Andrés de Fonollosa / Berlin | 41 episodes |
| 2017–18 | Traición | Roberto Fuentes del Riego | |
| 2018 | Diablo Guardián | Gallego | 3 episodes |
| 2023–present | Berlin | Andrés de Fonollosa / Berlin |
Awards and Nominations
Pedro Alonso has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations:
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2009 | Golden Nymph | Outstanding Actor | Padre Casares | Nominated | |
| Mestre Mateo Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| 2010 | Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| 2014 | Best Supporting Actor | Gran Hotel | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | Fotogramas de Plata | Best TV Actor | Money Heist | Nominated | |
| 27th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Television: Supporting Performance, Male | Won | |||
| 2020 | Filming Italy Best Movie Award | International Award | N/A | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Alonso para niños
