Co-Stars on Univision’s Sizzling Hit Series & His Character Continues on Season 2 of the Ratings’ Drama
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By Elia Esparza
Already a popular star in Spain, actor Marc Clotet has journeyed from his native land to co-star in the Televisa/Univision’s hit series, Por Amar Sin Ley, where he plays international lawyer Adrian Carvallo. The drama follows the personal and professional lives of a group of high powered lawyers in one of Mexico’s most prestigious law firms. Por Amar Sin Ley Season 2 premiered in March 2019 and has been #1 in the ratings in Mexico and the United States airing on Univision Monday through Friday at 10 pm PST / 9 pm Central.
Born in Barcelona, Catalonia Spain, he is best known for his Spanish work on films, The Chessplayer, The Sleeping Vice and the TV series, Physical or Chemical. His additional TV credits include Les de L’hoquel, Morocco: Love in Times of War (currently streaming on Netflix worldwide), El Caso. Cronica de Sucesos among others. He received his acting training at the renowned HB Studio in New York City.
In addition to his impressive work on Por Amar Sin Ley, Clotet is staring on a new Netflix series, Las de
Clotet caught our attention on Par Amar Sin Ley and we had to interview him. Let’s see what this Spanish heartthrob has to tell us.
LatinHeat. How wonderful that you’re having this amazing global success working in Mexico and Spain on several prime time TV series that are being broadcast in the U.S. We’ve read about there being a difference in work ethics between Mexico and Spain – is there a difference?
Marc Clotet: No, I truly feel there’s not really much of a difference in work ethics between Mexico and Spain. Every department involved in the production of a series must give 100% so that we are able to capture the amount of footage we do per day. In any good, solid production everyone needs to work like a Swiss watch. And that’s how it works in both Mexico and Spain. The only difference I would point out is the enormous flexibility that exists in Mexico. The production would change an entire set in
LH: Por Amar Sin Ley has put you on the U.S. Hollywood roadmap – do you have any cross-over plans to work on English-language programs or movies?
MC: That’s the ultimate goal. It would be a dream come true. I am putting all of my energy to use this momentum to make it happen. During the second season of Por Amar Sin Ley, ninety percent of my scenes were shot in the U.S. (N.Y., Boston, San Antonio, L.A., and San Diego), and most of my part I had to do in English which was wonderful. I had the amazing opportunity to study my craft at the H.B. Studio in N.Y. so this made me feel extremely comfortable acting in English. I can’t wait to be cast in an American project!
LH: Would you ever consider moving to L.A. or New York to pursue Hollywood endeavors?
MC: Yes, it’s my goal to move to either L.A. or New York after finishing my current series in Spain. I think my opportunity to move to the U.S. has finally arrived.
LH: How wonderful that you’re working on Las de Hoquey, for which Netflix will be broadcasting it in September – are there any other shows that Netflix might want to cast you in or that you see yourself in?
MC: I’ve recently read for several projects and I would love to be involved in other Netflix series such as Black Mirror, Stranger Things, Picky Blinders, or After Life.
LH: Tell us about your new role in Las de
MC: The series revolves around a girl’s hockey team and I play the role of the team’s coach. It is a female-led cast which makes me very proud as an advocate for feminist rights and the show focuses on various topics that affect many of our youth today. My character, Germán, finds himself falling in love with the rival team’s female coach. I very much look forward for it to start airing on Netflix soon!
LH: Tell us about your role in Madres?
MC: Madres is a project I’m very proud of because my character is led by a group of women whose lives revolve around a hospital and the drama that occurs. I play the role of Alberto, an openly gay man who will see his own life and dreams suddenly change. It was a huge challenge and the show is scheduled for release in 2020.
LH: Out of all the films you’ve worked on, which is your favorite and why?
MC: Without a doubt, The Chess Player, where I played the role of Diego Padilla — a chess player that sees how all his dreams are destroyed as a result of the Spanish Civil War and Second World War— is my favorite film I’ve worked on. The one thing that keeps him alive is the love he has for his wife and daughter. Since this was based on a true story, I had to transform my body and soul in order to play this role. I lost 20 pounds so that I could physically resemble a prisoner during World War II. I was humbled to win “Best Actor” at the Houston International Film Festival for my performance, and the movie won “Best Film” at the Oniros Awards presented by IMDB in 2018.
LH: You started out as a model, what steered you or motivated you to get into acting?
MC: I started taking acting classes at a very young age and I found that acting was really my true passion. For me, there is nothing compared to being able to bring life to different characters. What I love the most is the sense of freedom I feel while being on stage or in front of the camera.
LH: Were there any challenges in moving toward acting?
MC: There are still challenges to this day. Acting is living an unknown reality as if it was happening for the first time. There are lots of things to take into account as an actor to make a strong performance possible. It’s a constant process to keep figuring out how to reach that goal. And for that reason, I continue taking classes so that I never stop learning.
LH: I read you are a brand new father to a baby girl. How has her birth changed your perspective for the future?
MC: Becoming a father has been the most amazing thing that has ever happened to me. My daughter has become the most important thing in my life. Now, before making any decision, I think about what would be best for her before anything else. I’ll continue working hard to make sure I do my best to leave her a better world.
LH: Who are your favorite actors? American, Spanish and Mexican – anyone, in particular, stand out?
MC: Mexican: Poncho Herrera, Barbara Mori, and Ana Brenda Contreras
Spain: Nora Navas, Javier Bardem, Francesc Orella, Natalia Sánchez, and Barbara Lenie
Europe: Vincent Cassel and Marion Cotillard
U.S.A.: Joaquin Phoenix, Jared Leto, Rami Malek, Leonardo di Caprio, Meryl Streep, and Natalie Portman.
LH: Where do you hope to be in 5 years?
MC: I hope to be involved in more projects that continue challenging me as an actor. I would also love if these projects were in English and for the American market.
Thank you, Marc!
As an activist, Clotet is passionate about helping the community and supports causes that are of great importance to the well-being of humanity. He is involved as a humanitarian for the Jane Goodall Institute and is also a spokesperson for the Fight AIDS Foundation in Spain, which his father created and is dedicated to the assistance, research and education in the field of HIV/AIDS.
Clotet is repped by Celebrity Management Mexico (CMX), Joserra Cadiñanos (Spain Agent), Ramon Jordana (Mexico Agent), Affirmative Entertainment (Management), and Olive Productions and Publicity (Publicist).
Follow Marc Clotet on social media and visit his website:
www.MarcClotet.com
Instagram: @Marc_Clotet
Twitter: @Marc_Clotet
Facebook: @MarcClotetOficial
