Eduardo Casanova
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Eduardo Casanova (born 24 March 1991) is a Spanish actor and filmmaker, popularly known for his role as Fidel in the sitcom Aída (2005–2014).[1]
Eduardo Casanova | |
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At the 2018 Goya Awards | |
| Born | Eduardo Reina Valdehita 24 March 1991 Madrid, Spain |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
Biography
He was born in Madrid on 24 March 1991.[2][3]
In 2005, age 14, he joined the cast of Aída, aired on Telecinco and which was a spin-off of 7 vidas. Casanova played the role of Fidel, an openly gay teenager (described as the "first gay boy in Spanish TV"), earning him great popularity in Spain.[4] After ten seasons, Aída ended in 2014 and Casanova then advanced his interest on film direction, while also starring in a number of productions.[5][6] In 2015, he joined the cast of Gym Tony, aired on Cuatro, playing Chencho, a rich customer of the 'Gym Tony'.[7] In 2017, after directing short films, Casanova presented his debut feature film: Skins.[8]
In 2022, he participated in Drag Race España's Season 2 as a guest judge.[9]
His sophomore feature, Piety, premiered in 2022.
Filmography
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Actor
- Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2005–2014 | Aída | Fidel Martínez | [4] | |
| 2015 | Gym Tony | Chencho | [7] | |
| 2020 | Alguien tiene que morir (Someone Has to Die) | Carlos | Miniseries | [10] |
- Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
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| 2011 | La chispa de la vida (As Luck Would Have It) | Lorenzo | [11] | |
| 2012 | Del lado del verano | Tomás | [12] | |
| 2017 | Señor, dame paciencia (Lord, Give Me Patience) | Carlos | [13] | |
| 2023 | My Father's Mexican Wedding | Chema |
Director
References
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