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'''Francesc Orella i Pinell''' (born June 11, 1957 in [[Barcelona]]) is a [[Spanish]] actor of [[Cinematography|cinema]], television, theater and [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbing]] mainly known for his role of "Merlí" in the series [[Merlí (TV series)|Merlí]], by [[Televisió de Catalunya|TVC]]. |
'''Francesc Orella i Pinell''' (born June 11, 1957 in [[Barcelona]]) is a [[Spain|Spanish]] actor of [[Cinematography|cinema]], television, theater and [[Dubbing (filmmaking)|dubbing]] mainly known for his role of "Merlí" in the series [[Merlí (TV series)|Merlí]], by [[Televisió de Catalunya|TVC]]. |
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In 2008 won an [[Premios Max|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.<ref>{{cite publication|url=http://www.vilaweb.cat/www/noticia?p_idcmp=3602944|title=Jordi Savall, Núria Font, Francesc Orella i l'Associació de Professionals del Circ, Premis Nacionals de Cultura|language=ca|trans-title=Jordi Savall, Núria Font, Francesc Orella and the Association of Circus Professionals, National Culture Awards|date=29 June 2009|publisher=Partal, Maresma i Associats sl|accessdate=5 August 2017|website=VilaWeb}}</ref> |
In 2008 won an [[Premios Max|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.<ref>{{cite publication|url=http://www.vilaweb.cat/www/noticia?p_idcmp=3602944|title=Jordi Savall, Núria Font, Francesc Orella i l'Associació de Professionals del Circ, Premis Nacionals de Cultura|language=ca|trans-title=Jordi Savall, Núria Font, Francesc Orella and the Association of Circus Professionals, National Culture Awards|date=29 June 2009|publisher=Partal, Maresma i Associats sl|accessdate=5 August 2017|website=VilaWeb}}</ref> |
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Born | Francesc Orella i Pinell June 11, 1957 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain |
Nationality | Spain |
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. |
Francesc Orella i Pinell (born June 11, 1957 in Barcelona) is a Spanish actor of cinema, television, theater and dubbing mainly known for his role of "Merlí" in the series Merlí, by TVC.
In 2008 won an 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
Born 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]
Private life
He currently resides in Valldoreix, in the municipality of Sant Cugat del Vallès (Catalonia). He is single without children.[5]
Filmography
Cinema
Television
Year | Title | Character |
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2000 | Andorra, entre el torb i la Gestapo | |
2015 | Carlos, rey emperador | Adrian VI |
2015 | Merlí | Merlí |
References
- ^ 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. June 29, 2009. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
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ignored (help) - ^ Atresmedia compra els drets de 'Merlí' [Atresmedia buys the rights to 'Merlí'] (in Catalan). Department de la Presidència. November 5, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
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ignored (help) - ^ Juanico, Núria (November 22, 2016). Netflix compra els drets de 'Merlí' [Netflix buys the rights to 'Merlí'] (in Catalan). Department de la Presidència. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
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ignored (help) - ^ "Els professors" [The professors]. ccma.cat/tv3/merli (in Catalan). Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals. Retrieved August 5, 2017.
- ^ Amela, Víctor M. (October 16, 2014). "Francesc Orella: "Los personajes oscuros son los más emocionantes"" ["Dark characters are the most exciting"]. La Vanguardia (in Catalan). Retrieved August 5, 2017.