Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1977-05-10
- Born Place: Madrid, Spain
Also Known As:
Rafael Hugo Fernández Silva, Уго Сильва, 雨果·席尔瓦, 乌戈·席尔瓦
Hugo Silva
Rafael Hugo Fernández Silva, known professionally as Hugo Silva, is a Spanish actor born on May 10, 1977, in Madrid. He initially worked as an electrician before deciding to pursue his true passion for acting, a decision his mother encouraged. He trained at the Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático (RESAD), one of Spain's most prestigious theater schools, and also studied voice and guitar.Silva's career took off with his portrayal of the vulgar but beloved cop Lucas Fernández in the hit television series Los hombres de Paco (2005–2009). The role made him a household name in Spain and garnered him a nomination for the Fotogramas de Plata for Best Television Actor. Since then, he has maintained a consistent and impressive presence in Spanish television, with notable roles in series like El Ministerio del Tiempo (2016) and Brigada Costa del Sol (2019). His work in El Ministerio del Tiempo earned him a Feroz Award for Best Supporting Actor.In film, Silva has proven his versatility with roles in a wide range of genres. Some of his most recognized film credits include the horror film The Body (2012), the black comedy Witching & Bitching (2013), and the drama Un amor (2023), for which he received multiple award nominations. He is also set to appear in the upcoming Spanish film The Good Luck (2025). With a career spanning over two decades, Hugo Silva has established himself as a respected and in-demand actor in the Spanish entertainment industry.
