Netflix's comedy-drama The Manny tells the story of Gabriel, a cowboy turned male nanny, played by Ivan Amozurrutia. The series made its debut on December 24, 2023, and showcases some romance between Gabriel and his employer, Jemina, a single mother struggling with her three kids and her work. To Jemina's surprise, Gabriel happens to be great with kids and eventually becomes a part of their family. Later, we learn that Gabriel is here with an agenda.
Recently, Ivan Amozurrutia opened up about his career and life in several interviews on social media. Let us know more about Ivan Amozurrutia, who played Gabriel.
Who is Ivan Amozurrutia from The Manny, Netflix?
Ivan Amozurrutia was born on October 12, 1993, in Mexico City, Distrito Federal. He is the grandson of Kitty de Hoyos, a star of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema. Ivan gives her the credit for introducing him to the craft of acting. In an interview with GQ magazine, he said,
"She was the one who brought my brother and me to the theater for the first time, and that had a great impact. I saw her perform in 'Who... yo?,' his latest work. They called her the 'Mexican Marilyn Monroe' and I remember that too about her, the glamour, her beautiful house, with very large carpets and chairs. It was a great experience to go and visit her."
Ivan believes that traveling is an investment in oneself. A curious mind allows you to get astonished at things that please you the most. He added that acting has allowed him to travel more, and is willing to work in other countries. According to some reports, he is currently in a relationship with model and social media influencer Alina Enero.
What did Ivan Amozurrutia say about his career and other ambitions?
Ivan Amozurrutia started his career in acting in 2014 with the popular TV series La Rosa de Guadalupe. Over the years, he gained recognition for his roles in various TV shows. The 30-year-old actor has appeared in various original projects on Netflix, such as Dark Desire, The Five Juanas, Fake Profile, and High Heat.
He abandoned his international business career to pursue acting. But in an interview with Kinowetter, the actor says that "he never thought acting to be his final profession."
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"I never thought of acting as my final profession to do in my life. But when I finished high school it was like, I was considering a lot of possibilities, and something inside of me realized that acting was my passion. And so, I followed that instinct I have to say. I ended up acting."
When asked about his future aspirations as an actor, he admitted that he wishes to play a superhero someday. In another interview with Chic Magazine, he asserted that he is open to roles that challenge and contribute to him.
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