Manu Rios Biography: Movies, TV Shows, Age, Net Worth, Songs, Albums, Wikipedia, Instagram, Parents, Siblings

Manuel Ríos Fernández, professionally known as Manu Rios, is a Spanish actor and singer who rose to international prominence for his role as Patrick Blanco in the Netflix teen drama Elite (2021–2022).

Beginning his career at age nine on the music reality show Cantando en Familia, Manu also showcased his talents as a dancer on ¡Tu sí que vales! and performed in notable musicals like Les Misérables and as part of the children’s group Parchís.

Following Elite, he starred in acclaimed series such as La edad de la ira (2022), Muted (2023). In addition to acting, Manu is an alternative pop singer influenced by artists like Lorde and Frank Ocean, sharing cover songs on YouTube, and he co-founded the unisex fashion brand Carrer in 2023.

Profile

• Full Name: Manuel Ríos Fernández
• Stage Name: Manu Rios
• Born: 17 December 1998
• Age: 26 years old
• Birthplace: Calzada de Calatrava, Spain
• Nationality: Spanish
• Occupation: Spanish actor and singer
• Height: 1.82 m
• Parent: Manoli Ríos Fernández and Julián Ríos Fernández
• Siblings: Josemy
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $3 million to $5 million

Early Life And Education

Manuel Ríos Fernández was born on December 17, 1998, in Calzada de Calatrava, a small town in Ciudad Real, Spain.

He is the son of Manoli, a hairdresser, and Julián, an electrician, and has an older brother named Josemy.

While specific details about his education are not widely known, Manu took a hiatus from acting after 2014 to focus on his studies before resuming his career. He is ethnically White/Spanish and practices Christianity.

Career

Manu Ríos began his entertainment career at the age of nine when he was cast in the regional Spanish TV show Cantando en Familia after a local talent search.

The following year, he appeared as a dancer on the talent show ¡Tu sí que vales! and started uploading cover songs on YouTube, showcasing his early musical interests.

In 2010, he played Gavroche in the Spanish production of Les Misérables at Madrid’s Lope de Vega Theatre and later joined the children’s musical group Parchís, touring Spain and releasing an album.

At 15, Manu signed a six-year contract with producer Richy Peña and moved to the United States to focus on his music career, describing his style as alternative pop influenced by artists like Lorde and Frank Ocean.

Ríos made his acting debut in 2014 with the comedy-drama series Chiringuito de Pepe, but his breakthrough came in 2021 with Netflix’s teen drama Elite, where he gained international recognition for his role as Patrick Blanco, earning a nomination for Best TV Actor at the 2022 Fotogramas de Plata awards.

Following Elite, he took on leading roles in the psychological thriller Muted (2023) and the TV miniseries La edad de la ira (2022), portraying complex, introspective characters.

In 2023, Manu appeared in Pedro Almodóvar’s short film Strange Way of Life, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Beyond acting and music, Manu has expanded into fashion, co-founding the unisex brand Carrer in 2023, where he serves as creative director.

He currently stars in the Netflix medical drama Breathless (2024–2025), continuing to build a versatile career across entertainment and fashion industries.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @manurios
• YouTube Channel: @ManuRios
• Twitter handle: @manuriosfdez
• TikTok handle: @manurios

Personal Life

Manu Ríos is currently single and has not publicly disclosed any details about a romantic relationship.

While he may be dating privately, there is no verified information regarding a current partner or spouse.

Discography

Singles:

• “Riptide” (2016)
• “Me Chamou” (2019)

Filmography

Film:

• Strange Way of Life (2023)
• Mi querida señorita (TBA)
• Day Drinker (TBA)

Television:

• Chiringuito de Pepe (2014)
• Elite (2021–2022)
• Elite Short Stories: Patrick (2021)
• La edad de la ira (2022)
• Muted (2023)
• Breathless (2024–2025)

Net Worth

Manu Ríos’ net worth is estimated between $3 million and $5 million, primarily earned from his acting in Netflix series like Elite and Breathless, modeling with Next Models, music projects, social media influence, and brand endorsements.