He has danced since he was nine. He became famous when he took part in a well-known campaign for The Gap. Soon cinematographic offers, such as Van Helsing, came to his door. Now he makes his debut in Spain in Miguel and William, a movie which will also be distributed internationally. This circumstance has given us the opportunity to be very close to one of the most attractive men of the moment.


*What can you tell us about Miguel and William?

Shakespeare leaves London chasing the love of a woman and having arrived in Spain he discovers that Cervantes also loves the same girl. As a result of this sentimental triangle there are stories of jealousy and affectionate intrigues.

*With whom is it easier to work with, Hugh Jackman or Juan Luis Galiardo,
   who you worked with in this Spanish film?

Juan Luis is an enormous and wonderful human being. He is characterized for having a voice so powerful that it scares the people who are around him by simply saying <<hello>>. He is the type of person who gets noticed right away. Hugh Jackman is the typical perfectionist; he knows his profession and work very well and is great fun to work with.

*What did you think when you read the script?

The first thing that surprised me was that it was written half in English and half in Spanish. I enjoyed the way the character of William Shakespeare was portrayed and I thought the over all approach was very good.
...A GOOD BALLET DANCER

*You have been dancing since you were nine years old, how does this
   profession contribute to your acting career?

I believe that the most obvious difference is that you interpret a dance live in front of an audience and you do not have the opportunity to observe yourself. In the world of the movies everything remains recorded for good and for bad and, also, you can of course observe yourself if you so wish. I do not like watching myself the majority of time unless it is for a technical reason or to get an idea of how the scene looks through the lens

*What type of satisfaction do you get from acting that you do not get from
  dancing?

The good thing about movies is that they allow you to roll step by step, which implies that it is possible to cut and to repeat offering you a new opportunity. In the world of dance everything has to be perfect, there is no second opportunity, you simply have to hope that it goes well.

*What have you given up for ballet, if you have given up something?

To be a good ballet dancer you have to surrender to it one hundred per cent. I have friends who are committed twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, all the time. I have been lucky to be passionate and devoted to it for twelve years. 

*In your country you jumped to stardom when you became the image of a
  clothing brand. Did you like this experience?

It was a very simple job; I had tons of fun doing the Gap advertising campaign.
...A JOB IN FASHION

Would you like continue in the fashion world?

If I were offered another Campaign, if someone presented a good campaign to me, that I could combine with other things, I would say yes without thinking it twice.

*Although you are married you are a man chased by women starting with that
  advertising campaign. How does your wife take it?

I have a wonderful wife who supports me in everything I do. The last demonstration of this was to move to Madrid with our 3 month old daughter for the three months that I was filming Miguel & William. She is a very strong, beautiful and remarkable woman.

*What have you liked of Spain?

I have enjoyed Madrid very much. I have found some marvelous Riojas, which are very cheap here. I am also in love with the wine Pedro Jimenez. I like to go to restaurants, to eat and drink well. I have also enjoyed the good climate. The sun here makes it perfect weather. I love Spain without a doubt.

*Has Spanish been difficult to you?

To learn the Spanish in the script was one of the principal challenges of this movie. I have also tried to learn the language enough to communicate with the filming team during the shooting.

*Is there anything that saddens you in life?

The same that saddens most of the world, the wars, the suffering and the religious conflicts, God! It is horrible and, of course, it is such a mistake. We should learn to respect each other and get along!

*What moves your heart?

It thrills me to have become a dad recently, and getting to know my daughter.

*What do you leave in Spain?

I would like to buy a house here, but I need to make a lot more money! What I have left here is my interpretation of William Shakespeare and the encounter of meeting someone I believe to be very close to what the real Cervantes might have been.
...TO LEARN IN LIFE

*Have you thought in any moment to do a musical, now when they are so
   popular in the whole world?

In fact, I played the role of Stromboli, in a musical production in which I had to sing. It was a bit of a shock for me and certainly, also for the public.

*Have you set a path for your life?

I want to keep on challenging and growing in myself in both the personal and the professional aspects of my life. To continue to learn from everything I do in order to become a great actor. Other than that I just go with the flow.














Article Credits:

Article by Andrés Araconada
Photos by Luis Malibrán
Assistant Nacho Noriega
Make Up by Pilar Llorens for Llongueras
Hairstyle by P. Brito for Llongueras
Stylist Miguel Gracia


** Text translated by Mariela
Semana Magazine
    07 February 2007                  Madrid, Spain
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