Biography of Alvaro Morte
Alvaro Morte is a Spanish actor and director, who shot to international fame playing Professor Sergio Marquina in the hit series "La casa de papel."
Childhood
Alvaro Morte (real name – Alvaro Antonio Garcia Perez) was born on February 23, 1975 in the small Spanish town of Algeciras in the province of Cadiz. The family later moved with young Alvaro to Bujalance in the province of Cordoba.


Career beginnings and "300 Pistolas"
Morte spent twenty years grinding through countless supporting roles before finally landing his breakthrough leading role. Early in his career, he took on small roles in productions like "Hospital Central" (2002), "Cuéntame" (2009-2010), and "Policías, en el corazón de la calle" (2002).
In 2011, Alvaro Morte was diagnosed with a malignant tumor in his left leg. Doctors thought his leg would need to be amputated, and even then, they couldn't guarantee he'd survive more than a few months.
Doctors successfully operated and removed the tumor, saving the actor's leg. Alvaro knew life had given him a second chance. In 2012, he returned to his profession and appeared in the Spanish daily series "Bandolera" starring Marta Hazas.
Alvaro Morte was not only interested in his film career. In 2012, he founded his own theater company, "300 Pistolas." The company grew out of a dream he shared with his wife Blanca Clemente: making classical theater that wasn't boring. "Literally! Blanca and I watched a classical play and fell asleep! Why should classical theater be boring?" This became the company's motto and perfectly captures what they're trying to achieve.
"La casa de papel"
Alvaro Morte has over 20 acting credits in film and television, but his breakout role was undoubtedly Professor Sergio Marquina in the hit series "La casa de papel."

Alvaro Morte's personal life
Alvaro Morte keeps his personal life largely private, preferring to shield his loved ones from the spotlight that comes with fame. This includes both his parents and his spouse and children. "I want to maintain my normal life. I'm a simple person and I want my life and my family's life to stay that way," he explained in an interview.

Awards
Alvaro Morte's successful career has earned him numerous accolades. In 2019, he took home the 28th Actors and Actresses Union Award for Best Male Performance, and in 2020 earned recognition at the 7th Platino Awards as Best Actor in a TV series.
Alvaro Morte now
Netflix ranked "La casa de papel" as the 5th most popular TV series of 2021. The fifth and final season launched in September 2021.
