Miguel Herrán is a Spanish actor who is known for having been cast as Christian Varela Expósito in Elite and for playing the role of Aníbal “Río” Cortés in Money Heist. When he was in his younger years, he was not much inclined towards studies and it was a happy coincidence when he met actor and director, Daniel Guzman, while walking down the streets of Malaga, Spain. Over the years, Miguel Herrán has also been cast in different roles in movies such as Nothing in Return, Nomeolvides, 1898, Our Last Men in the Philippines, The Invisible Guardian, Some Time Later, and Alegría, tristeza. Also, he has accumulated a huge social media fan base with more than 8 million followers on Instagram and more than 100k followers on Twitter.
Sun Sign
Taurus
Nationality
Manager
Miguel Herrán is represented by Garay Talent, Talent Agency, Madrid, Spain.
Girlfriend / Spouse
Miguel Herrán has dated –
- – Miguel Herrán is dating Catalan actress and voiceover artist, Úrsula Corberó, who is known for having been cast in several shows and movies such as Paranormal Xperience 3D, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2, Cómo sobrevivir a una despedida, La Corona Partida, El Arbol de La Sangre, Fisica o Quimica, La casa de papel, and 14 de abril. La República. Both Miguel and Úrsula have also co-starred alongside one another in the television series, Money Heist. Moreover, Miguel Herrán also keeps his fans updated by posting a number of their loved-up pictures on Instagram.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Toned physique
- Charming smile
- Deep-set eyes
Brand Endorsements
Miguel Herrán has either endorsed or promoted a variety of brands through social media which include the likes of Diesel, OPPO Mobile España, Lottosport, Mission Winnow, Red Bull España, Moncler, and many others.
Best Known For
- Playing the role of Darío in the drama film, Nothing in Return (a.k.a. A cambio de nada), for which he won a Goya Award in the “Best New Actor” category in 2016 and was also nominated for a Premios CEC in the “Best New Actor” category as well as for an ASECAN Award in the “Best Male Performance” category in 2016
- Having been cast as a lead character on the television crime drama-thriller series, Money Heist, in which he played the role of Aníbal “Río” Cortés as he has starred alongside the likes of , , , , , , , , , , , , Hovik Keuchkerian, , and
- Appearing in a variety of roles in a couple of movies such as Director Assistant in Nomeolvides, Soldado Carvajal in 1898, Our Last Men in the Philippines, Miguel Ángel in The Invisible Guardian, and Ray in Some Time Later
- Having garnered an impressive fan base on social media with more than 8 million followers on Instagram and more than 100k followers on Twitter
First Film
Miguel Herrán made his first theatrical film appearance by playing the role of Dario in the drama film, Nothing in Return (a.k.a. A cambio de nada), in the year 2015. The film was directed by Daniel Guzmán and apart from Miguel Herrán, the lead cast of the movie also included the likes of Antonio Bachiller, Antonia Guzmán, Felipe García Vélez, Luis Tosar, María Miguel, Miguel Rellán, and several others. Also, the film was premiered at the Málaga Film Festival on April 23, 2015.
First TV Show
Miguel Herrán made his first TV show appearance as Himself/Interviewee in an episode of the news series, Días de cine, in May 2015.
First Web Show
Miguel Herrán made his first web show appearance by playing the role of Christian Varela Expósito in an episode, titled Bienvenidos, of the teen crime drama thriller series, Élite, in October 2018. He starred on the show alongside actors María Pedraza, , , Jaime Lorente, , , , , , and .
Personal Trainer
Miguel Herrán stays fit by working out on a regular basis. He enjoys indulging in calisthenics which has helped him over the years to achieve a healthier and stronger physique.
During his younger years, Miguel Herrán suffered from bigorexia, which includes a delusional or exaggerated belief that one’s own body is too small, too skinny, insufficiently muscular, or insufficiently lean, despite that, in most cases, the individual’s build can qualify as normal or even exceptionally large and muscular already. He has also said in an interview that although he previously weighed around 80 kg or 176.5 lbs, he used to look thin. However, with time, he has found his balance and regards his body as his tool and his temple.
Miguel Herrán Favorite Things
- Exercise – Calisthenics
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Miguel Herrán Facts
- He was quite young when he, along with his mother, shifted to the capital city of Spain, i.e. Madrid, from Málaga and started living in the Chamberí neighborhood.
- Growing up, Miguel Herrán was not very interested in studies and aspired to become a car mechanic afterward.
- It was a sheer chance that he came across actor and director, Daniel Guzman, while walking down the streets of Malaga, Spain and was later cast in the film, Nothing in Return (a.k.a. A cambio de nada).
- In November 2017, Miguel Herrán saw the musical titled Billy Elliot the Musical.
- Follow Miguel Herrán on and .
Featured Image by Miguel Herrán / Instagram
Facts of Miguel Herrán
- Gender Male
- full nameMiguel Herrán
- nicknamesMiguel
- birthplaceMálaga, Province of Málaga, Andalusia, Spain
- Date of Birth April 25, 1996
- Age 28 years 4 months
- Horoscope Taurus
- Lucky Number 9
- Lucky Stone Emerald
- Lucky Color Green
- Best Match for Marriage Virgo, Cancer, Capricorn
- nationalitySpanish
- net worth$1 Million
- professionActor
- weight70 kg or 154.5 lbs
- height5 ft 7 in or 170 cm
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildAthletic
- motherBelen De La-Herran
- fatherManuel Herrán