Álex Gadea

Álex Gadea, born smack in the middle of summer—July 22, 1983—calls Alzira, Valencia his hometown, and yeah, that’s in the sun-drenched Comunitat Valenciana, Spain. If you’re even slightly into Spanish TV, you’ve probably spotted his face. The guy’s got a knack for pulling you into a story, no matter the role. He’s most famous for his run in "El secreto de Puente Viejo," which, let’s be real, is basically required viewing if you like your dramas served with a side of small-town secrets and jaw-dropping twists. That show? It kicked off in 2011, and people were glued to their screens, waiting to see what kind of trouble his character would get into next. Gadea’s not just a one-trick pony, though. Flash forward to 2024, and you’ve got him popping up in "1992." The title might throw you, but trust—he slips right into the vibe of that era, rocking the style and attitude like he actually lived through it (maybe he did, but that’s beside the point). Then there’s "El comisario," going way back to 1999. He’s got this way of making even a minor role feel bigger, like you’ll actually remember his scenes days later. Not every actor’s got that. What’s wild is, for all the fame, he seems pretty grounded. No tabloid nonsense or diva antics—just solid, honest work. If you’re hunting for a Spanish actor who’s more than a pretty face, Gadea’s your guy.