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Antonio de la Vega, the Mexican actor who witnessed the streaming boom


For the Mexican actor who declared himself a fan of the work of Marlon Brandon, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, VOD services came to positively revolutionize the form of entertainment and he applauded that nowadays films released in streaming to compete for the Oscars.

Mexico City, June 7 (However) .- At actor Mexican film, theater and television Antonio de la Vega placeholder image he has had to live closely the boom of streaming thanks to successful productions such as Ravens Club, Monarch Y Who Killed Sara?

In the most recent production in which he could be seen working, it was precisely in Who Killed Sara?, the original Netflix title that was positioned for several weeks on the platform’s most watched list, where it gave life to Abel Martínez, a character who suffers from a schizoid personality disorder.

To give life to Abel, De la Vega took on the task of losing 10 kilos and entering fully into the world of metal diseases because he went with a professional who works day by day with people who suffer from a disorder.

“I really like taking risks with characters that take me out of my comfort zone. I found it very interesting that the character was a clue or a mystery within the second season and that she had quite a heavy weight compared to the other Sara who appeared in the first season, “said the Mexican actor about his role. on Who Killed Sara?

“I saw the challenge of the character little by little, it became very clear to me that I had to go to a specialist to fully understand the conditions of this pathology and not stay with what I could find out in a book. I also had to understand that I needed to make a physical transformation within the time I had to prepare the character, so I underwent a diet to lose 10 kilos and be as skinny as possible even though my body was not visible, but my face was. more sucking possible, ”he explained.

Antonio de la Vega and Ximena Lamadrid in a scene from Who Killed Sara? two Foto: Netflix

In addition to the previously mentioned Netflix productions, Antonio de la Vega was also seen in two famous narcoseries: The Lord of the heavens, from Telemundo, Y El Chapo, a story that plunges into the beginnings of the Mexican drug trafficker Joaquín Guzmán Loera.

Doing an introspection in his career, Antonio confessed that the most beloved character for him within his career was definitely that of Rafa Reina, in Ravens Club, since it was his first experience in the world of streaming.

“There were four seasons in which I learned a lot, I grew as an actor, I established very close friendships with my fellow actors, with my producers, with my directors and the truth is that it is a project that I have a special affection for. It will always be in the top ten of the projects that I have become most fond of ”, he assured.

Antonio de la Vega in Ravens Club. Foto: Netflix

For the Mexican actor who declared himself a fan of the work of Marlon Brandon, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, VOD services came to positively revolutionize the form of entertainment and he applauded that nowadays films released in streaming to compete for the Oscars.

“Services are beginning to emerge streaming for art, for ballet, for theater, for the performing arts, so I think that a very interesting opportunity opens up for all the people who are dedicated to the entertainment industry and who are involved as more jobs are generated ”.

Before immersing himself in the world of acting, De la Vega studied economics because he was interested in providing his services to politics, however he made the decision to abandon this dream when he saw that the traps within this guild were the daily bread.

The actor Antonio de la Vega. Photo: Courtesy for SinEmbargo

Despite having abandoned his vocation, Antonio continues to be interested in Mexican politics and made it clear that from his perspective, the Government of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has fallen short.

“If you ask me if I think there have been changes, I think you have to look at international indicators. I definitely believe that the Government has fallen short, that there are differences and inequalities, yes, but you cannot declare a frank and open war between people simply and simply because of their skin color, ”said De la Vega.

Currently Antonio de la Vega is working on Relatives to the Force, a series for Telemundo where he will give life to Robert, a privileged man from a cradle who does not value things; and the horror movie is about to be released Animals Humans.

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