Fernando Cayo Biography: Money Heist, Movies, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Awards, Career, Wikipedia, Instagram

Fernando Cayo Jiménez Álvarez is a Spanish actor who made his feature film debut in 1999 with a leading role in Shacky Carmine, earning Best Actor at the Toulouse Spanish Film Festival.

He is best known for his roles in acclaimed films such as The Orphanage (2007), Mi vida es el Cine (2014), and as Colonel Luis Tamayo in the globally popular series Money Heist (2017).

His versatile career spans film and television, with notable performances in Spanish productions including Adolfo Suárez, el presidente, Punta Escarlata, and La señora. Cayo has been recognized with several awards, including the Actors and Actresses Union Award for Best Television Actor in a Secondary Role for his work in Money Heist.

Profile

• Full Name: Fernando Cayo Jiménez Álvarez
• Stage Name: Fernando Cayo
• Born: 22 April 1968
• Age: 57 years old
• Birthplace: Valladolid, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Spanish actor
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parent: Unknown
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $3 million

Early Life And Education

Fernando Cayo Jiménez Álvarez was born on April 22, 1968, in Valladolid, Castilla y León, Spain.

While details about his parents and siblings remain private, Cayo pursued formal training in the performing arts at the Escuela de Arte Dramático de Valladolid and the Conservatorio de Valladolid.

He further enhanced his skills at the Scuola Internazionale dell’Attore Cómico in Italy, specializing in Commedia dell’Arte, mask work, and classical tragedy under the guidance of esteemed instructors. Additionally, he studied audiovisual acting with prominent Spanish directors and refined his verse technique at the Compañía Nacional de Teatro Clásico.

He is of Spanish ethnicity and practices Christianity.

Career

Fernando Cayo began his acting career after moving to Madrid at the age of 20 to pursue his passion for performance. He made his feature film debut in 1999 with a leading role as Apolo in Shacky Carmine, a performance that earned him the Best Actor award at the Toulouse Spanish Film Festival and marked a strong beginning to his career.

Over the following decade, he expanded his film presence with roles in notable productions such as The Orphanage (2007), The Longest Penalty Shot in the World (2005), Concursante (2007), and Secuestrados (2010), displaying his versatility across various genres.

In television, Cayo gained prominence with his portrayal of Juan Carlos in Adolfo Suárez, el presidente (2010), followed by key roles in series like Punta Escarlata (2011), 14 de abril. La República, Toledo, cruce de destinos, and El Caso. Crónica de sucesos.

His international profile rose significantly with his role as Colonel Luis Tamayo in the globally successful Netflix series Money Heist (2017–2021), earning him critical acclaim and the Best Television Actor in a Secondary Role at the Actors and Actresses Union Awards.

Continuing to remain active in both film and television, Cayo has appeared in recent projects such as Retribution (2015), The Broken Crown (2016), Sky High (2023), and La Fortaleza (2022). He also took on roles in newer releases like El instinto (2024), La favorita, and Marbella (2024), further solidifying his presence in the industry.

Beyond acting, he has contributed creatively as a writer, notably for the short film Mi vida es el Cine (2014).

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @fernandocayo1

Personal Life

Fernando Cayo is known to be married, as he was photographed with his wife attending a photocall for the musical Ghost in October 2019; however, her name has not been publicly disclosed. There is no available information regarding whether he has children.

Filmography

Films

• Shacky Carmine (1999)
• The Longest Penalty Shot in the World (2005)
• Concursante (2007)
• The Orphanage (2007)
• Secuestrados (2010)
• Paper Birds (Pájaros de papel) (2010)
• 17 Hours (23-F: la película) (2011)
• Retribution (El desconocido) (2015)
• The Broken Crown (La corona partida) (2016)
• The Tip of the Iceberg (2016)
• The Invisible (Invisibles) (2020)
• Sky High (Hasta el cielo) (2021)
• Everyone Will Burn (Y todos arderán) (2021)
• The Fortress (La fortaleza) (2022)
• El instinto (2024)

Television:

• Adolfo Suárez, el presidente (2010)
• Punta Escarlata (2011)
• Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) (2017–2021)

Net Worth

Fernando Cayo’s net worth is estimated at approximately $3 million, largely earned through his work in films and web series, including his notable role in Money Heist. Additional income comes from television appearances, brand endorsements, and advertising projects.