Enrique Arce Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Movies, TV Shows, Parents, Height, Money Heist

Biography

Enrique Arce, born Enrique Javier Arce Temple on October 8, 1972, in Valencia, Spain, is a talented Spanish actor and writer best known for his role as Arturo Román in the Netflix series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel).

Initially studying law, he shifted to acting in his fourth year, funding his studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts with winnings from a Valencian TV show, Ellos i Elles. Arce has appeared in numerous Spanish films and series, including Knightfall, A Long Way Down, and Terminator: Dark Fate.

He was married to actress Cristina Peña and had a relationship with Olympic swimmer Gemma Mengual from 2005 to 2008. With a career spanning theater, TV, and film, Arce has gained international recognition.

Spanish television actor
Enrique Arce
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Enrique Javier Arce Temple
Stage Name:	Enrique Arce
Born:	8 October 1972 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Valencia, Spain
Nationality:	Spanish
Education:	American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Height:	1.68 m
Parents:	Enrique Arce Sr., Maria Arce
Siblings:	N/A
Spouse:	Cristina Peña ​(div.)​
Girlfriend • Partner:	Gemma Mengual (2005-2008)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actor • Writer
Net Worth:	$1 million-$2 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Enrique Arce was born on October 8, 1972, in Valencia, Spain. He is of Spanish descent, with roots in the cultural heritage of the Valencian region, and identifies as a Christian.

His parents are Enrique Arce Sr. and Maria Arce, but little is known about their occupations or whether he has siblings, as he keeps his family life private.

Growing up in Valencia, Arce initially pursued academic interests. He studied law at a university in Spain but shifted to acting in his fourth year. To fund his training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York, he won a Valencian TV contest show, Ellos i Elles, using the prize money to support his studies, marking the start of his acting career.

Career

Enrique Arce launched his acting career after a dramatic shift from studying law, using prize money from the Valencian TV show Ellos i Elles to fund his education at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York.

He made his screen debut in the 2001 Spanish short film Cachito mío, and gained early recognition through roles in Spanish TV series such as Petra Delicado (1999) and Periodistas (2000–2001).

His breakout role came as Arturo Román in the global hit Money Heist (La Casa de Papel, 2017–2021) on Netflix, where his portrayal of the manipulative bank manager earned him widespread acclaim and international recognition.

Arce’s film work includes roles in Beyond Re-Animator (2003), A Long Way Down (2014), and Terminator: Dark Fate (2019). On television, he appeared in the historical drama Knightfall (2017–2018) and Woody Allen’s film Rifkin’s Festival (2020).

In addition to screen acting, Arce has a strong background in theater, having performed in productions like La Celestina and authored the play Atreverse in 2014.

With over two decades in the industry, he has established a reputation as a versatile actor capable of delivering compelling performances across Spanish and international film, television, and stage productions.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Enrique Arce
• IMDb: Enrique Arce
• Instagram: Enrique Arce Temple (@enriquearceactor)
• Facebook: Enrique Arce Temple

Personal Life

Enrique Arce, born October 8, 1972, in Valencia, Spain, is 52 years old. He is 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m) tall.

Arce was married to Spanish actress Cristina Peña, his co-star from Compañeros, but the marriage ended in divorce due to undisclosed reasons, with no specific dates publicly available. He was also in a relationship with Olympic synchronized swimmer Gemma Mengual from 2005 to 2008, which ended citing personal reasons.

Arce is single and has not been publicly linked to anyone since. Regarding children, there is no confirmed information about Arce having any children. A 2019 Instagram post referenced a “son” named Arturo Roman Jr., approximately 3 years old, but no further details about the child’s mother or existence have been verified, and Arce remains private about his personal life.

Net Worth

Enrique Arce’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $2 million.

His wealth primarily stems from his acting career, notably his role as Arturo Román in Netflix’s Money Heist (La Casa de Papel), alongside appearances in films like Terminator: Dark Fate and Rifkin’s Festival, as well as TV series such as Knightfall.

Additional income may come from theater work and his playwriting, including the 2014 play Atreverse.

Filmography

Movies

• Cachito mío (2001) – Short film, debut role
• Beyond Re-Animator (2003) – Supporting role
• Blueberry (2004) – Supporting role
• A Long Way Down (2014) – Supporting role
• Rifkin’s Festival (2020) – Directed by Woody Allen, supporting role
• Terminator: Dark Fate (2019) – Supporting role
• On the Line (2022) – Supporting role
• Sayen (2023) – Supporting role
• Murder Mystery 2 (2023) – Supporting role

TV Shows

• Petra Delicado (1999) – Supporting role
• Periodistas (2000–2001) – Recurring role
• Compañeros (1998–2002) – Supporting role
• Génesis, en la mente del asesino (2007) – Guest role
• Sin tetas no hay paraíso (2008) – Guest role
• Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) (2017–2021) – Arturo Román, main/recurring role
• Knightfall (2017–2018) – Catalan, recurring role
• Inés del alma mía (2020) – Supporting role

Theater

• La Celestina (Date not specified) – Performed in theatrical production
• Atreverse (2014) – Playwright and performer