Biography
Who is Yon González?
Early life and real name
Yon González Luna was born in the town of Bergara, Spain. He has an older brother named Aitor Luna who also works as a professional actor. Yon González entered the entertainment world in 2006.
He began his career by appearing in the LaSexta series SMS. This role marked the start of his professional acting path.
Television breakthrough
His career gained significant momentum when he portrayed Iván Noiret León in the Antena 3 series The Boarding School. He remained with that show between 2007 and 2010. This performance earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Drama at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival in 2009. He also received an ACE Award for Best New Actor the following year.
After his success on that show, he landed a role in the series Gran Hotel. He played Julio Olmedo and starred alongside Amaia Salamanca. His work on this project resulted in a Fotogramas de Plata Award for Best Television Actor. Later, he appeared in the Netflix original series Cable Girls as Francisco Gómez, a role he played from 2017 until 2020. He also starred in the drama Bajo sospecha as the lead character, Víctor, between 2015 and 2016.
Film roles and other projects
Beyond television, Yon González has worked on various motion pictures and short films. In 2008 and 2009, he appeared in the film Sex, Party and Lies opposite Mario Casas and Ana de Armas. He also performed in the movie Rabies. His short film credits include The Storymaker, Impossible Loves, Identity, and Latex Puppets. He won the La FILA Festival of Short Films Award for Best Male Performance for his work in Latex Puppets.
In 2010, he portrayed Constantine II of Greece in the miniseries Sofía. Later, he appeared in the Basque-language film Hil Kanpaiak, where he played a police officer named Iñigo Kortazar. The movie screened at the Festival du Cinéma Espagnol de Nantes in 2021. In April 2022, he starred as Hugo Llor in the Netflix series Heirs to the Land.
Modeling and personal life
Outside of acting, he has worked as a model. In 2007, he walked the runway for David Delfín at Cibeles Madrid Fashion Week. He has also appeared in magazines such as Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Claire. In 2020, he participated in a promotional campaign for a Dolce and Gabbana perfume.
Regarding charitable work, he supported the Childhood Without Limits Foundation in 2007. When discussing his professional influences, he identifies Juan Diego, Jordi Mollà, and Luis Tosar as his primary role models. He currently receives representation from the Paloma Juanes entertainment and actor agency.
Birthday and age
Yon González was born on May 20, 1986, which makes Yon 40 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Yon shares the date with 27 other famous people.
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