Fernando Albizu | |
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Born | 1963
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, Spain |
Occupation | Actor |
Fernando Albizu (born 1963) is a Spanish television, film and stage actor.
Albizu was born in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, in 1963. [1] Prior to starting a career as an actor, Albizu studied architecture and fashion design and worked as teacher of design and anatomy. [2] Once he moved to Madrid, he came into contact with acting while he was working as costume designer in a cabaret group, beginning to perform in stage thereafter. [3] After 1994, he made his early film performances in short films. [2] He also took part in stand-up comedy television shows such as Los irrepetibles and El club de la comedia . [4]
Cast in episodic roles in television series such as Cuéntame, Hospital Central and Mis adorables vecinos, he landed a main role in the sitcom Casi perfectos (2004–2005), playing Manolo, one of siblings of the character played by Emilio Aragón. [5] He starred as the evil Aníbal Torres in the telenovela El auténtico Rodrigo Leal, [6] also featuring in Gominolas, playing a somewhat eccentric gay man and strong fan of the band giving name to the series. [7] His role as Andrés in the film Fat People earned him a Goya award nomination for Best New Actor at age 46. [8] His role as the security guard Román in the 2021 film The Good Boss earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 36th Goya Awards. [9] [10] [11]
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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2004–05 | Casi perfectos | Manolo | Main | [5] |
2005 | El auténtico Rodrigo Leal | Aníbal Torres | Main | [6] |
2007 | Gominolas | Richi | Main | [7] |
2009–11 | Doctor Mateo | Don Alejandro | Main | [12] [13] |
2018–19 | Amar es para siempre | Alfonso Álvarez de Tudela | Main. Season 7 | [14] |
2020 | White Lines | Pepe Martínez | Recurring | [15] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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2003 | Los novios búlgaros (Bulgarian Lovers) | Mogambo | [16] | |
2009 | Gordos (Fat People) | Andrés | [8] | |
2021 | El buen patrón (The Good Boss) | Román | [9] | |
2023 |
Honeymoon | Andrés |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2010 | 24th Goya Awards | Best New Actor | Fat People | Nominated | [18] |
19th Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best Film Actor in a Minor Role | Won | [19] | ||
2022 | 36th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actor | The Good Boss | Nominated | [11] |