Rodrigo de la Serna Biography: Career, Age, Net Worth, Movies, Children, Partners, Height, Music

Lionel Rodrigo de la Serna Chevalier is a prominent Argentine actor and musician, internationally recognized for his role as Alberto Granado in The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), which earned him multiple awards and nominations.

He is also widely known for playing Palermo in Netflix’s Money Heist (La Casa de Papel). His other notable works include the series Okupas and films such as Revolución: El Cruce de los Andes and Chiamatemi Francesco.

Active since 1995, he also performs with El Yotivenco, a group dedicated to traditional Argentine music.

Profile

• Full Name: Lionel Rodrigo de la Serna Chevalier
• Stage Name: Rodrigo de la Serna
• Born: 18 April 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina
• Nationality: Argentine
• Occupation: Argentine actor and musician
• Height: 1.78 m
• Parents: Lionel Rodolfo de la Serna, Liliana Patricia Chevalier
• Siblings: Manuel De la Serna
• Partners: Érica Rivas (1999–2010), Soledad Fandiño (? –2011), Natalia Lafourcade (2013– 2016) Ludmila Romero (2016–2021)
• Children: Miranda de la Serna, Estanislao de la Serna, Olivia de la Serna
• Relationship: Not Married
• Net Worth: $4 million

Early Life And Education

Lionel Rodrigo de la Serna Chevalier was born on April 18, 1976, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is the son of Lionel Rodolfo de la Serna, an industrial engineer, and Liliana Patricia Chevalier, an art teacher, and has a brother named Manuel.

Following his parents’ divorce, he was raised in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires. From an early age, Rodrigo showed a strong interest in acting, participating in school theater productions.

After completing secondary school, he began working professionally in theater and television, though details about further formal education are not widely documented. He is of Argentine nationality with European ancestry, and his religious beliefs have not been publicly disclosed.

Career

Rodrigo de la Serna began his acting career in the mid-1990s with television appearances in series like Cybersix and Naranja y media, gradually gaining recognition in the Argentine entertainment scene.

His breakthrough came in 2000 with the cult classic miniseries Okupas, where his portrayal of Ricardo Riganti cemented his status as a leading actor. In 2004, he achieved international acclaim for his role as Alberto Granado in The Motorcycle Diaries, a performance that earned him the Silver Condor, the Independent Spirit Award, and nominations for the BAFTA and Golden Globe Awards.

Following his global success, de la Serna continued to shine in Argentine television and film, with notable roles in series such as El Puntero, Tiempos Compulsivos, Sol Negro, and Contra las cuerdas, earning multiple Martín Fierro Awards.

He also portrayed key historical figures, including José de San Martín in Revolución: El Cruce de los Andes and Pope Francis in the Italian biopic Chiamatemi Francesco. His international work expanded with films like Netflix’s Yucatán and To Steal from a Thief, the latter earning him a Goya Award nomination.

In 2019, de la Serna gained worldwide recognition for his role as Palermo in the hit Netflix series Money Heist (La Casa de Papel), where his complex performance was widely praised.

Beyond film and television, he has remained active in theater, winning a Premio Florencio for Lluvia Constante and performing in El Farmer. He is also a member of the musical group El Yotivenco, showcasing his talent in traditional Argentine music.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @delaserna_rodrigo
• Twitter handle: @RdelaSernaOk

Personal Life

Rodrigo de la Serna is currently unmarried and not publicly linked to any relationship. He was previously in a long-term partnership with actress Érica Rivas from 1999 to 2010, with whom he has a daughter, Miranda, born in 2000.

He later dated Soledad Fandiño in 2011 and singer Natalia Lafourcade from 2013 to 2016. From 2016 to 2021, he was in a relationship with journalist Ludmila Romero, and they have two children together, Olivia (born 2019) and Estanislao (born 2020).

De la Serna remains focused on his acting career and family life.

Discography

• El Conventillo (CMTV Acústico)
• Tardecitas Estuleras
• Pucherito de gallina (single)

Filmography

• The Motorcycle Diaries (2004)
• Okupas (2000) – TV Series
• Money Heist (La Casa de Papel) (2019–2021) – TV Series
• San Martín: El Cruce de los Andes (2010)
• Chiamatemi Francesco (Call Me Francis) (2015)
• Yucatán (2018)
• To Steal from a Thief (2016)
• Inseparables (2016)
• Camino a la Paz (Path to Peace) (2015)
• Hermanos y Detectives (2006) – TV Series
• El Puntero (2011) – TV Mini Series
• Tiempos Compulsivos (2012–2013) – TV Mini Series
• Mía (2011)
• Al Acecho (2019)
• The Rescue: The Weight of the World (2023)

Net Worth

Rodrigo de la Serna has an estimated net worth of $4 million, largely accumulated through his successful acting career. His earnings stem from acclaimed film roles such as The Motorcycle Diaries, his performance in Netflix’s hit series Money Heist, and a wide range of work in Argentine television, cinema, and theater.