Matias Varela Biography: Age, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Height, Ethnicity, Religion, Movies, Awards

Louis Matias Karl Padin Varela, professionally known as Matias Varela, is a Swedish actor best known for his performances in Easy Money, Narcos, Raised by Wolves, Assassin’s Creed, Point Break, and The Borgias.

He has built a successful international career, becoming one of Sweden’s most recognizable actors in Hollywood productions.

Early Life and Education

Matias Varela was born on June 23, 1980, in Södermalm, Stockholm, Sweden, to Mr. Varela and Carmen Varela, both of whom are originally from Cambados, Galicia, Spain. Because Spanish was spoken at home, he did not learn Swedish until he started school.

During his school years, he became close friends with actor Gustaf Skarsgård, whose father, Stellan Skarsgård, encouraged him to pursue acting.

Varela later enrolled in the drama program at Södra Latin Upper Secondary School, where he received formal acting training. He is fluent in Swedish, Spanish, Galician, and English.

Career

Matias Varela began his acting career in 2000 with the Swedish television series Nya tider.

After leaving acting for several years and working as a construction worker, he made a remarkable comeback by landing the role of Jorge Salinas Barrio in the hit crime thriller Easy Money (2010).

The film’s success established him as one of Sweden’s rising stars, and he reprised the role in both sequels, earning critical acclaim and Guldbagge Award nominations.

His international breakthrough followed with appearances in Covert Affairs, The Borgias, Point Break, and Assassin’s Creed.

Global audiences came to know him for portraying Jorge Salcedo in Netflix’s Narcos and Narcos: Mexico, while science fiction fans recognized him as Lucius in HBO Max’s Raised by Wolves.

He has also starred in productions such as Blinded (Fartblinda), 438 Days, Heavy, and the Spanish thriller series Hierro, successfully balancing Scandinavian, European, and Hollywood productions.

Awards and Nominations

• Guldbagge Awards – Best Actor for Easy Money II: Hard to Kill (Nominee)
• Guldbagge Awards – Best Actor for Easy Money III: Life Deluxe (Nominee)
• Guldbagge Awards – Best Actor for 438 Days (Nominee)

Personal Life

Matias Varela, 46 years old, is currently single, and there are no publicly confirmed details regarding his spouse, children, or relationships.

He remains proud of his Galician heritage and frequently speaks about growing up in a Spanish immigrant family in Sweden.

Outside acting, he enjoys travelling, fitness, football, and spending time with family and friends. Matias Varela stands at 5 feet 10½ inches (179 cm).

Net Worth

Matias Varela has an estimated net worth of $4 million USD. His primary sources of income include acting in Swedish and international films, television series, streaming productions, and commercial projects.

His performances in Easy Money, Narcos, Raised by Wolves, Point Break, and Assassin’s Creed have significantly contributed to his financial success.

Social Media

He does not have a social media account.

Filmography

• Storm (2005)
• Stockholm Boogie (2005)
• Easy Money (2010)
• Easy Money II: Hard to Kill (2012)
• Easy Money III: Life Deluxe (2013)
• Point Break (2015)
• Assassin’s Creed (2016)
• 438 Days (2019)
• Heavy (2019)
• Stockholm Bloodbath (2023)
• The Dance Club (2025)

Television

• Nya tider (2000–2001)
• Arne Dahl (2011–2012)
• Covert Affairs (2011)
• The Borgias (2013)
• Narcos (2017)
• Blinded (Fartblinda) (2019–2022)
• Narcos: Mexico (2020)
• Raised by Wolves (2020–2022)
• Hierro (2021)