Money Heist famed “El Profesor” Sergio named Alvaro Morte is a Spanish Actor, Director, and Producer. He plays the character of Logan Ablar, in the Amazon Prime high fantasy series, The Wheel of Time. He is a versatile actor who has built his path through movies in international cinema. The roles played by Alvaro mostly contain mystery, action, and thriller. Morte made his acting debut in the Spanish TV series Hospital Central, where he had a small role. Later, he featured Adolfo Cast Pedro Alonsoillo in the Spanish TV series Bandolera. Later he played the role of Ray in another Spanish TV series called Planta 25, Gabriel Areta in the soap opera Amar in Tiempos Revueltos, and the character of Lucas Moliner in the Spanish serial El secreto de Puente Viejo.
BIOGRAPHY
Álvaro Antonio García Pérez was born on February 23, 1975, in Algeciras, province of Cádiz, Spain later he migrated to Bujalance, province of Córdoba, with his family.
His most well-known roles are those of the part of Lucas Moliner in the enduring opera The Secret of Puente Viejo (El Secreto de Puente Viejo) and the role of Donato Vergel in the Spanish Civil War soap opera To Love in Troubled Times (Amar en Tiempos Revueltos). He rose to instant smashing fame in the 2017 television series Money Heist on Antena 3, Morte played Sergio Marquina. The show was distributed globally by Netflix and dubbed in different languages. Morte began his career in 2001 and he has been playing powerful characters with a grabbing storyline. He made his American debut in the recent series “The Wheel of Time” and in the 2024 horror film “Immaculate” which depicts his peculiar and serious style of acting.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Morte has a huge followership on social media like Carlos Alcaraz where he interacts with his fans and has shared recent updates about his film and TV projects. The Spanish sensation also shared glimpses of his personal life and luxurious lifestyle on his Instagram account. He gained a huge loyal global fandom after his role as professor. The fan clubs are made by the fans of Morte across multiple media platforms.
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WIKI
Alvaro is a Spaniard with Spanish blood. His childhood was spent around flower gardens and olive trees in Cordoba. He is 5’8” feet in height with Spanish facial features. Morte’s eyes, thick beard, and mustache are prominent features of his face. His medium-length wavy cut hairstyle gives his appearance a distinct aura.
| Real Name | Álvaro Antonio García Pérez |
| Stage Name | Álvaro Morte |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Birthday | February 23, 1975 |
| Age | 48 years old (49 soon) |
| Birthplace | Algeciras, Province of Cádiz, Spain |
| Present Residence | Madrid, Spain |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Mother Tongue | Spanish, English |
| Ethnicity | Hispanic |
| Religion | Catholic Christian |
| School | Local School of Spain Cordoba’s Dramatic Art Miguel Salcedo Hierro (ESAD) |
| College/University | University of Tampere |
| Qualification | Diploma in Dramatic Art Communications Engineering |
| Occupation | Acting Director Producer |
| Net Worth | USD 10 million approximately |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 5′ 8” |
| Weight | 70kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Shape | Chest: 40 inches Waist: 32 inches Biceps: 12 inches |
| Pets | Dogs |
| Hobbies | Singing Golf Playing |
ZODIAC SIGN
Morte’s sun sign is Pisces, which explains why he has such a natural ability to fascinate and captivate audiences with his performances. People under this zodiac sign are born sensitive, highly artistic, and creative. They are daydreamers and achieve high positions in their professions. Celebrities like Rihanna, George Mackay, Min Yoongi, Emma Stone, and Millie Bobby Brown have the same star sign as him.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Morte’s family has been nomadic from the start. His dad was an innate businessman. Alvaro was close to his grandfather and often acknowledged him as an inspiration. Alvaro spoke of his late father, who was 80 years old when he passed away. He stated,
“My father was a natural entrepreneur who never gets afraid from change and was unafraid of anyone or anything. What type of endeavors did he make, and why did they live as nomads? He did everything in his life, so it doesn’t matter”.
The eldest of his father’s five brothers was also a civil guard. His mother is gifted with creativity and she is a talented multi-media artist. She also does dancing, painting, and singing performances. Morte has two elder brothers.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Alvaro Antonio Garcia Morte performs under the stage name Alvaro Morte. Alvaro was born in Spain, into a Christian family. His current age is 48. His official schooling was at the Local School of Spain, and in 1999, Miguel Salcedo Hierro (ESAD) in Cordoba awarded him a certificate in dramatic art. He did his post-graduation from the University of Tampere. He studied communication engineering before switching to dramatic arts. Morte also worked in theatre before making his debut. At the age of 33, a malignant tumor in his left thigh was discovered, but he overcame it.
MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN
Alvaro Morte is married to Blanca Clemente, a stylist and the two of them have two twin children together. Julieta is the name of the girl, while Leon is the son. Alvaro speaks both Spanish and English fluently.
CAREER
Alvaro began his acting career in 2002 and made a brief appearance in the Spanish television series Hospital Central. He was subsequently given a major part in the TV series Planta 25. Alvaro Morte has acted in supporting parts in several TV series and motion pictures, such as Bandolera, “Amar en Tiempos Revueltos,” and so on. In the 2007 biographical film Lola, la película, on the folklore singer Lola Flores, Morte played a small part as the protagonist’s bullfighter boyfriend. Morte formed the theatre group 300 Pistolas in 2012 in addition to his acting career. In 2014, Morte became a cast member of the telenovela El Secreto de Puente Viejo, where he played the role of small-town doctor Lucas Moliner until 2017.
Money Heist: The Milestone
Morte appeared in the TV series La Casa de Papel as Sergio “el Profesor” Marquina. Antena 3 carried the first season in 2017. Along with the television series, he has achieved a smashing international reputation for his depiction as a meticulous criminal genius behind the core robbery scheme. He received a lot of praise for the role. The series was purchased by Netflix in late 2017 and made available on its platform globally. The second instalment of the last season premiered in December 2021. It was the first most viewed non-English series of its time. Later, he was cast in the lead role in Mirage (2018), a Netflix original picture, in his debut feature film. He began filming El Embarcadero in 2019 and announced that he had joined the cast of The Wheel of Time. In 2024, his horror film “Immaculate” is released.
Films
From his iconic role in Netflix’s crime series to action thriller, his roles are Mysterious and Serious. His seamless transitioning abilities between characters and genres captivate audiences with his exceptional talent. His latest horror film shows a very different side of his acting skills. Let’s take a look at the films and TV series he worked in.
| Lola, la película | 2007 |
| Durante la tormenta (Mirage) | 2018 |
| Smallfoot | 2018 |
| Objetos (Lost & Found) | 2022 |
| Immaculate | 2024 |
Television
The Spanish film sensation bashed the records of non-English European cinema with his role in Money Heist. Currently, he is featured in “The Wheel of Time”. Let’s see the list of other Television series in which Alvaro played a significant role:
| Hospital Central Policías, en el corazón de la calle | 2002 |
| Planta 25 Aída | 2007-2008 |
| ¡A ver si llego! Cuéntame cómo pasó Las chicas de oro Isabel La memoria del agua Bandolera | 2009-2013 |
| Bienvenidos al Lolita El Príncipe Víctor Ros Amar en tiempos revueltos El secreto de Puente Viejo | 2014-2017 |
| La Casa de Papel | 2017-2021 |
| El embarcadero El último show The Head | 2019-2020 |
| Sin límites (Boundless) | 2022 |
| The Wheel of Time | 2021-Present |
NET WORTH
The Spanish actor has a net worth of USD 10 million approximately. Right now, he is among the most successful Spanish actor with worldwide recognition and dedicated fandom.
Source of Income
His main source of income is several successful roles in Films, TV, and online series. Additionally, he is the co-founder of the Spanish theatrical company “300 Pistolas” with his wife Blanca. Moreover, he endorsed popular Hispanic brands and made investments.
House
Actor Alvaro Morte is among the most well-known in Spain. He currently lives a luxury lifestyle, which he likes. They possess an extravagant mansion in Madrid, Spain where Morte, his wife Blanca Clemente, and their kids live. His home was developed by an ideal design lab and features a large skylight with a stunning view from the balcony. Many others throughout the country have made real estate investments in addition to Alvaro.
FAVORITES
A list of some of the favorite things of Alvaro Morte is as follows:
| Favorite Colors | Blue White Red Green |
| Favorite Actor | N/A |
| Favorite Actress | Najwa Nimri |
| Favorite Movie | The Sea Inside |
| Favorite Food | Pizza Pasta |
| Favorite Song | Classical Spanish |
| Favorite Sports | Golf Football |
AWARDS
Alvaro won Awards for his remarkable acting skills in Films and Television.
| Awards/Year | Result |
| 5th Feroz Awards / 2018 | Nominated |
| 27th Actors and Actresses Union Awards / 2018 | Nominated |
| 28th Actors and Actresses Union Awards / 2019 | Won |
| 21st Iris Awards / 2019 | Won |
| 7th Platino Awards / 2020 | Won |
| 25th Zapping Awards / 2020 | Won |
| 68th Ondas Awards / 2021 | Won |
INTERESTING FACTS
- Alvaro once worked as a teacher.
- He gave auditions five times before being selected for the Money Heist role of El Profesor.
- His daughter Julieta and son Leon are Fraternal Twins.
- Morte studied in Finland for a short period.
- The Spanish hero owns a theatre company “300 Pistolas” in 2012.
- He studied communication engineering before switching to dramatic arts.
