Francesc Orella i Pinell (Catalan pronunciation: [fɾənˈsɛzg uˈɾɛʎə]; born 11 June 1957) is a Spanish actor of cinema, television, theater and dubbing mainly known for his title role in the series Merlí on TVC.
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| Born | Francesc Orella i Pinell 11 June 1957 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Alma mater | Institut del Teatre Herbert Berghoff Studio |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1990-today |
| Known for | The interpretation of "Merlí" in the series of TVC Merlí. |
In 2008, Orella won a Max award for Best Actor for his role in An Enemy of the People. In June 2009, he was awarded the National Theatre performance "strong, unique, compelling, moving and flawless" in theater productions of all records.[1]
Biography
editBorn in Barcelona in 1957, he graduated from the Institut del Teatre in his hometown, and later moved to the United States to study at the Herbert Berghoff Studio (HB Studio) in New York City where he studied with actors such as John Strasberg, Carol Rosenfeld, Carlos Gandolfo, Genadi Karatkov and Bob McAndrew.
In the world of the cinema made debut in several films and series produced by TV3, until in the year 2000 made debut in the Commissary, of Telecinco.
He later appeared in series and mini-series as Ventdelplà (2009) or Infieles (2009), and debuted as co-star in Las veus del Pamano (2009), Ermessenda (2010) and Prim, l'assassinat del carrer del Turco (2014). In 2015 he joined the cast of the new series Carlos, Rey Emperador where he gave life to Cardinal Adrian of Utrecht.
In the middle of 2015 he got the starring role of "Merlí" in TVC's TV series Merlí, which made him famous both nationally and internationally.[2][3] He plays a professor of Philosophy who encourages his students to think freely through unorthodox methods, a man who has a seductive and intense sex life.[4]
Personal life
editHe currently resides in Valldoreix, in the municipality of Sant Cugat del Vallès (Spain). He is single without children.[5]
Filmography
editCinema
editTelevision
edit| Year | Title | Character |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Andorra, entre el torb i la Gestapo | |
| 2000 | El comisario | Telmo Chacón[6] |
| 2013 | Mario Conde. Los días de gloria | Juan Abelló[7] |
| 2014 | Prim, el asesinato de la calle del Turco | General Prim[8] |
| 2015 | Carlos, rey emperador | Adrian VI |
| 2015 | Merlí | Merlí |
References
edit- ^ Jordi Savall, Núria Font, Francesc Orella i l'Associació de Professionals del Circ, Premis Nacionals de Cultura [Jordi Savall, Núria Font, Francesc Orella and the Association of Circus Professionals, National Culture Awards] (in Catalan). Partal, Maresma i Associats sl. 29 June 2009. Archived from the original on 18 May 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
{{cite book}}:|website=ignored (help) - ^ "Atresmedia compra els drets de 'Merlí'". Ara.cat (in Catalan). Department de la Presidència. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ Juanico, Núria (22 November 2016). "Netflix compra els drets de 'Merlí'". Ara.cat (in Catalan). Department de la Presidència. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "Els professors". Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals (in Catalan). TV3. Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ Amela, Víctor M. (16 October 2014). Airob, David (ed.). "Francesc Orella: "Los personajes oscuros son los más emocionantes"". La Vanguardia (in Catalan). Retrieved 5 August 2017.
- ^ "Diez datos desconocidos sobre Francesc Orella, el intérprete de "Merlí"". Infobae. 25 May 2018.
- ^ "Los días de gloria y la caída de Mario Conde, en una miniserie que estrena hoy Telecinco". 20minutos.es. 4 July 2013.
- ^ Redondo, David (15 December 2014). "'Prim', otra ficción que salva el honor de TVE". Cadena SER.