He originally went to university to study law, but during his fourth year decided to move into acting. He won "Ellos i Elles", a Valencian T.V. show on Canal Nou, and used the 2 million pesetas (circa ?10,000/ $15,000) prize money to pay for his studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts[4] He has developed his career in Spain and abroad. Personal life He has been married to the actress Cristina Pe?a and boyfriend to the Olympic swimmer Gemma Mengual.