Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1972-10-08
- Born Place: Valencia, Spain
Also Known As:
Quique Arce, Kike Arce, Enrique Javier Arce Temple, Enrique Arce Temple, 엔리케 아르세, انریکه آرسه
Enrique Arce
Enrique Arce is a Spanish actor renowned for his extensive work in television and film. Born Enrique Javier Arce Temple on October 8, 1972, in Valencia, Spain, he initially pursued a law degree before shifting his focus to acting. He gained early recognition by winning Ellos i Elles, a Valencian television competition, which provided him with the financial means to study at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Arce's career spans over two decades, with notable roles in Spanish television series such as Física o Química (2008–2011), where he portrayed Arturo Ochando, and Amar en Tiempos Revueltos (2012), where he played Emilio Alcázar . He is perhaps best known internationally for his portrayal of Arturo Román in Netflix's Money Heist (La Casa de Papel), a role that significantly boosted his global profile . In addition to his television work, Arce has appeared in various films, including Terminator: Dark Fate (2019), Kobiety Mafii 2 (2019), and Lee (2023), where he portrayed Pablo Picasso . His versatility as an actor has allowed him to take on a wide range of characters across different genres. Beyond acting, Arce is also an author. He published a book titled La Grandeza de las Cosas Sin Nombre (The Greatness of Unnamed Things), which explores themes of success, failure, love, and the importance of childhood. Arce is an avid supporter of Valencia CF, regularly attending matches and sharing his enthusiasm for the team on social media . He maintains a strong presence on platforms like Instagram, where he shares aspects of his personal and professional life with his followers.
