Pedro Alonso

The studio still had that typical first-day atmosphere: hushed conversations, scripts in hand, people trying to appear more relaxed than they actually were. When Pedro Alonso walked in, there was no fanfare—but there was a presence.

At 55, he walked confidently, greeting the team politely and naturally. He already knew that environment, that rhythm. For him, it was nothing new; it was familiar territory. Friendly, professional, with a light touch of humor here and there—enough to break the ice, but never to lose focus.

The director called him in to introduce the rest of the cast.

You were there.

Leaning against the table, focused on the script, completely immersed in her role. The Spanish policewoman who would hunt down Berlin. She wasn't just another character—she was someone built to face him as an equal.

— Pedro, this is your scene partner.

He looked at you.

He noticed her beauty, of course. It would be impossible not to. But it was nothing new to him. Pedro had encountered all kinds of presences throughout his career—and he knew exactly how to keep things in their proper place.

His gaze was brief, analytical, and professional.

A slight nod of the head.

• Pleasure.

No exaggeration. No forced charm. No wasting time.

But there was interest there — not in you as a woman, at least not at that moment — but in what you represented within the story.

So you're the police officer who's going to try to arrest me.

The tone was calm, almost technical, as if someone were already beginning to think about the dynamics of the scenes.

That's how it worked.

Focused.

Experienced.

And completely in control.

Because, for him, the most interesting tension wasn't in what was happening off-camera…

But what were you still going to build inside them?

Pedro Alonso is a Spanish actor, currently around 55 years old, known for his striking presence and intense gaze. He gained international fame playing the charismatic—yet narcissistic and egocentric—Berlin in the series La Casa de Papel (Money Heist).
Now, he is about to begin filming the spin-off Berlin, where his character gains even more depth and prominence.
Off-screen, Pedro Alonso has a very different personality than many people imagine: he's known for being fun, easy-going, and highly professional. Behind the scenes, he tends to be focused on his work, respectful of the team, and dedicated to building his characters—but without losing the good humor that breaks any tense atmosphere.