The recently released “Gangs of Galicia” has garnered interest not only for its plot but also for its actors. While viewers are highly interested in the off-camera lives of the leads, Clara Lago and Tamar Novas, another performer capturing attention is Nuno Gallego, who plays Marco in the crime series based on a true story.
In the Netflix show, Marco is the godson of Daniel, the main character played by Novas, who is the son of a major drug dealer. Marco wants Daniel to let him join the trafficking gang led by the Padins, but they want to keep him out of the business. His desperate desire to be part of the group significantly impacts the plot.
Since its release, the production has been trending worldwide, giving the young actor a lot of recognition. If you fell in love with his performance and want to know more about him, here’s everything you need to know.
Nuno Gallego’s age, nationality and beginnings
According to Hola! and his talent agency, Repetto Management, Nuno Gallego is a 23-year-old actor born in Orense, Galicia, Spain. As a child, he aspired to be a biologist. However, at eleven years old, after watching his aunt perform on stage and in front of the camera, he knew that acting was his true calling.
Fully supported by his parents, Nuno began his journey toward becoming a star. He enrolled in the Municipal School of Dramatic Art in Madrid and completed his training at the Royal Higher School of Dramatic Art in Madrid in 2022.
Nuno Gallego’s love life
From his social media, it seems Nuno Gallego is single, as he hasn’t posted anything indicating a significant other. Although he has been linked to Marta Costa, who plays Maria, his love interest in “Gangs of Galicia,” it appears they are just good friends and co-workers based on their interactions at the show’s premiere.
Marta Costa and Nuno Gallego in “Gangs of Galicia”. (Source: IMDb)
More rumors have arisen with the teaser for the final season of “Elite”, which shows him getting romantic with Joel, leading to speculation about an off-screen relationship. However, Fernando Líndez, the actor behind this character, has been dating Eugenia Arranz since 2021, confirming it’s just fiction.
Nuno Gallego’s movies and TV shows
So far, Nuno Gallego has starred in two shorts and a series called “UPA,” which are not available for streaming in the United States. However, he is set to debut in the final season of “Elite” as an antagonist, available on Netflix starting July 26.
On the same platform, you will also be able to see him in the upcoming comedy “Animal Salvaje,” about Antón, a rural Galician veterinarian forced to take a job in a pet boutique store.
Additionally, he will play a lead role in the film “Sigue mi voz,” an adaptation of Ariana Godoy‘s romantic Wattpad success. The story follows a girl who, due to a health crisis, listens to her favorite radio show for 76 days straight and falls in love with the presenter just by hearing his voice.
