From ‘Élite’ to ‘Killer Book Club,’ Spanish star Iván Pellicer is burning up & we’ve caught the fever
Netflix and chill with Iván Pellicer.The hunky Spanish actor has become a staple on the streaming giant with roles in some of the Netflix’s biggest hits of the last couple of years, including: Elite, Holy Family, and the recently released slasher film Killer Book Club.And by the looks of his piercing blue eyes and hipster swagger, it’s no wonder Pellicer has become a rising star on the international scene.A post shared by Esquire Spain (@esquirees)A post shared by Iván Pellicer (@ivanpellicer)A post shared by Iván Pellicer (@ivanpellicer)In 2018, Pellicer got his first acting gig with roles in the Spanish thriller Anima, and the drama series Fugitiva opposite Kaliedoscope actress Paz Vega.Then came the opportunity of a lifetime.In 2021, he landed a role in the Elite universe by being picked to play Manu Rios’ romantic interest, Beni, for one of the franchise’s popular Short Stories mini-series centered on Ríos’ character of Patrick.Pellicer became the envy of millions by getting up close and very personal with Ríos.But Pellicer’s Elite connections go even deeper.
In 2022, he co-starred in Matar a la Madre, a short film written and directed by Elite OG Omar Ayuso. The two developed a close friendship during filming which continued while promoting the project at premieres and on the awards circuit.A post shared by omaron (@piper_ayuso)He followed that up with the Netflix series Holy Family (Sagrada Familia), which centers on a mother and her two kids trying to keep it together after relocating in order to hide their shocking secrets.
Pellicer plays the family’s gay son, Abel, who develops a romantic relationship with Germán, portrayed by fellow hottie Álex Garcia.After a successful 8-episode run, Holy Family’s second.
