From 'Elite' to English-Language Romance: Fernando Lindez on His Hollywood Debut
Fernando Lindez makes his English-language debut in Prime Video's "The Last Sunrise," a romance based on Anna Todd's bestseller, opposite Maia Reficco. The Spanish actor, known for "Elite" and "Skam España," plays Julián, a local who falls for a young woman with chronic illnesses. Lindez says making an American debut is a dream for any actor.
Lindez, now 26, began his path at 16 in theater school before landing a breakout role in *Skam España*, where he worked alongside Nicole Wallace and Gabriel Guevara. He played Alejandro across 30 episodes until 2020, then joined Netflix's *Elite* as Joel and starred in the 2023 thriller *Escándalo, relato de una obsesión*. His modeling career began at 17 after a friend posted his photo online; a scout spotted it, leading to runway work in Milan, Paris, and New York. He describes acting as his true passion, distinct from fashion work.
The casting opportunity arose unexpectedly when producers Lena Rocklin and Jennifer Gibgot met Lindez while he promoted another Prime Video project and urged him to audition. *The Last Sunrise*, based on Anna Todd's 2025 bestseller, is set in Mallorca and features Eva Longoria alongside Reficco. Lindez called the production scale unlike anything he had previously experienced, noting his fortune in landing such a project.
This film may broaden representation of chronic illness in mainstream romance, potentially resonating with viewers who rarely see their health experiences reflected in aspirational love stories. Lindez's crossover from Spanish-language television to an English-language Hollywood production could also inspire international actors eyeing similar transitions, while Prime Video's global reach may introduce his work to audiences unfamiliar with *Elite* or *Skam España*. The romance genre's streaming popularity suggests the film could generate meaningful cultural conversation around disability and intimacy.