Biography
Who is Miguel Herrán?
Early life and real name
Miguel Ángel García de la Herrán was born on April 25, 1996. His birthplace is Atajate, Spain, though he was raised in Chamberí, Madrid. During his youth, he struggled with his studies and failed four years of elementary and secondary education.
Despite lacking interest in traditional academics, his life changed unexpectedly during a walk in the streets of Madrid. A chance encounter with actor and director Daniel Guzmán set him on a completely new path in the entertainment industry.
How Miguel became famous
Following his meeting with Daniel Guzmán, Miguel Herrán auditioned for a film role. He successfully landed the part of Darío in the feature film Nothing in Return, which premiered in 2015.
His debut performance in that movie brought him significant recognition. In 2016, he won the Goya Award for Best New Actor for his work in the film, launching his professional acting career.
Career highlights
In 2017, Miguel joined the cast of the television series Money Heist. He played the character Aníbal Cortés, who used the codename Rio. The show originally aired on Antena 3 before Netflix picked it up globally.
He followed this success in 2018 by starring as Christian Varela in the Netflix original series Élite. In addition to television and film projects, he also appeared in an advertisement for the Indian music streaming platform Gaana.
Awards and other occupations
Alongside his Goya Award, Miguel Herrán earned recognition at the second Carmen Awards for his contributions to the film industry. His acting work spans multiple high profile international streaming hits.
Beyond his work on screen, he maintains an occupation as a motorcyclist. He shares updates about his career and interests through social media platforms like Instagram and X.
Birthday and age
Miguel Herrán was born on April 25, 1996, which makes Miguel 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Miguel shares the date with 64 other famous people.
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