Sometimes, being is not enough and being more becomes the next desire for an individual. The desire for more is embedded in every individual, but it takes only a strong and willing mind to pursue those desires and bring them to reality. Actor Gustavo Rojo is strong-willed in every sense of the word, so he packed two suitcases and left his home country of Spain to establish a strong foothold on Broadway.
Gustavo Rojo had his start in the film industry years ago. The talented actor has been featured in projects that have been broadcast on Spain’s main networks TVE and Antenna 3 and on streaming platforms Netflix, Amazon and Filmin. His first international production was the Norwegian-Irish film “Sonja: The White Swan,” which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. This experience inspired him to do more with his career, and eight months ago, he arrived at the Big Apple and soon thereafter debuted in the off-Broadway play “Nylon.”
Film and theatre mean everything to Gustavo, and in his words, “Acting is living consciously.” He sees acting as an avenue to observe the world, feel it and express it through an act of love to the audience. Thus, in his quest to achieve more, he left everything behind for a new city where he had no job offers, acquaintances, friends, and no family.
Gustavo’s career began at the age of 15 when he started studying acting and playing small roles in theater shows. Three years later, he got into college, obtaining a double degree in journalism and audiovisual communication. He has also been involved in some people-focused activities like monitoring a project with children at risk of social exclusion for six years in the Red Cross, working in camps for senior citizens with disabilities and teaching his acting methodology called “Theatre Playing” in countries around the world, amongst others.
Some of Gustavo Rojo’s film and television appearances include “Apaches,” “Servir y Proteger”, “Centro Médico“, “Cuéntame Mómo Pasó,” “Sonja: The White Swan,” “22:23,” “Guillermo en el Tejado,” “Mario, Kike and David,” “I´m not human at all,” “Todos Los Hombres vemos porno,” and “The Gallitos”.
He has also starred in seven plays in the last four years which include, “Tabú”, ”Barcelona 92”, “El viaje de Sofía”, “La Alegría de vivir”, “Tres en conserva,” “Los años elásticos,” and “Veneno Azul Espera.”
Despite having such an impressive and extensive resume as an actor, Gustavo Rojo still believes that there is much more he can achieve in the acting world. He hopes to continue working in challenging projects and become a huge crossover star in Broadway and Hollywood while dazzling audiences and bringing relatable characters to life. “I have big dreams, and I will stop at nothing to achieve those dreams. So, I look forward to the opportunities that New York has to offer”, Gustavo said.
