In the background: David Villanueva is the new leading man of the popular series: “I am a man and an actor, I thank Peru” | | TVMAS

The Sevillian actor arrived in Peru for the first time on July 28, 2013. The economic crisis facing Spain prompted him to seek new employment opportunities abroad. He thought of settling in countries like Mexico, America, Colombia. However, our country appeared on his radar when a friend suggested he try his luck in Lima.

“Upon hearing the name of the capital of Peru, I immediately felt a special connection. Without hesitation, I bought my ticket and arrived in the middle of a national holiday. It is a journey of learning on a work, personal and spiritual level. Lima is a challenging city for anyone so I had to reinforce my instincts. Immersion in cold water is an extreme experience, like learning to swim alone. I was guided by intuition“, highlights.

Villanueva credits “It’s War” as the motivation that allowed her to achieve her acting goals. He also admits that he had to work hard not to get involved in the corrupt game or to be linked with any other participant.

“I didn’t fit the type of game they wanted, but being studious and smart, I didn’t fall into the trap. I felt so out of place. He is a 20-year-old boy with dreams of fame, who knows the acting profession well, having already worked on the street and in the theater. But I found showbiz to be the best. I have nothing else to do but make money. In parallel with the program, he produced short films at the University of Lima. I was only in ‘Esto es Guerra’ for three months, then I did ‘Don Juan Tenorio’ in the presbytero maestro. That’s my connection to soap operas”, he assures.

In 2015, Villanueva Sánchez began her collaboration phase with producer Michael Alexander, taking the lead role in the soap opera “Amor de Madre”. Later, she starred in “Miss Tres Marias”, “Colorina”, “Mi Vida Sin De” and other TV dramas.

“I remember soap operas with great fondness because I played important and memorable characters. For example, Luis Carlos Villamor in ‘Colorina’ allowed me to further hone my craft as an actor.”, he points out.

In 2018, with a guitar on his shoulder and eight suitcases full of gifts and souvenirs, David returned to Spain with a firm promise to return soon. Two years later he returned to record “Mi Vida Sin De”, albeit only for a few months.

“There’s room downstairs”

The day Villanueva received the offer to join “Al Fondo Hay Sitio”, he was in Spain at his painting and pottery workshop. With his hands covered in mud, he answered the call from Peru. It was the production of the most-watched series on Peruvian television, and he was offered a one-year contract.

“Going to work on Peruvian television and interacting with its audience excited me because it’s a very important country for me. I am a man and an actor, and I thank you very much; However, considering all that required leaving my country of birth, I took a few days to weigh the proposition. I wanted to know if I was mentally ready to return to a city that was somewhat chaotic with traffic and noise. Finally, we reconciled and here I am“, says the Sevillian artist with a smile, as he describes the details of his character.

“Xavi comes with intentions that aren’t very healthy or clean. He does everything, he tries his best. He uses his body and his physique as tools to achieve his goal. He is a chameleon and knows how to adapt to people and media. He’s weirdly brash, funny and cruel. It’s a thousand faces, a smoker. Throughout the series, I think we’re going to see different aspects of a character who is always looking out for her own good. It’s like my alter ego”, he insists.