We talked to the actor who is savoring success thanks to the movie Calladita and his upcoming project with Félix Sabroso.
There are looks that captivate you. We’ve all had that experience of walking down the street, crossing paths with someone, and feeling an electric shock, a jolt. We turn around and watch that person walk away. Pol Hermoso could easily be one of those people. His presence in cinema and television has been catching the public’s attention, and his followers are growing in number, just like his projects, which have led him to share moments with greats like Milena Smit, Ariadna Gil, and Manolo Caro. The huge success of the film Calladita, nominated for the recent Goya Awards, has been just another step on his way to a major professional moment. Now, we’ll see him in Furia, a show led by the unclassifiable and fun Félix Sabroso, where Pol promises to surprise us again with another display of charisma.
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Pol, it’s a pleasure to interview you. 2025 has started with a lot of energy, don’t you think? What attitude have you had during this intense January?
Hello, hello! It’s a pleasure to greet you. Well, it’s been almost the perfect start to the year, especially professionally, with the release of Bandidos right after New Year’s, with those nerves about presenting the project and seeing the public’s reaction. I feel like that positive energy, that excitement, has soaked the month, leaving a trail of positivity and optimism.
We’re in award season, when the cinema is celebrated, and we all head to the theaters to watch the nominated films. Do you pay attention to these awards? Have you been able to watch any of the films?
Yes! I love it. I think it’s one of the best times of the year to go to the cinema (although, honestly, there’s no bad time). But yes, with the awards just around the corner, the theaters are fuller, and those titles start popping up for festival predictions. It’s a nice feeling to walk into a cinema and feel that the industry is buzzing. I love that sensation. I try to watch the awards shows, and if I miss one, I keep an eye on my phone to check the news and see who won. And this year, more than ever, since we have two nominations in the Goya and Gaudí awards for Calladita. I’ve watched quite a few, but I have to confess that there are still some I haven’t been able to see. I always make a list and try to watch them all, especially in theaters. Also, the national and international galas overlap, so the list is long.
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We’re living in crazy times, what role do you think film and TV fiction play in moments like these?
I think it plays the same role it always has and the one it should keep playing. It’s in the intrinsic nature of our work. I think, on one hand, it should entertain, and on the other, it should provoke. Sometimes they go hand in hand, and sometimes they’re separate. But it’s important for fiction to serve as entertainment and allow people to forget their problems and daily lives, offering an escape, rest, and evasion.
On the other hand, fiction should provoke opinions, ask questions, be uncomfortable, provocative, political, and delve into current societal issues, offering a voice and perspective.
You’re an actor who isn’t afraid to get involved in controversial series. Alba told a story that shook our country. How do you remember your time on that project?
I think, as actors, we need to be able to put ourselves in uncomfortable places and swim in those waters. It’s essential to tell stories authentically. If we don’t, we just skim the surface of issues without diving deeper.
In the case of Alba, I remember it almost like an empty space, especially during filming, a sort of catharsis in which I felt very comfortable. Once we had set the boundaries for what we wanted to tell and how, it was just about letting go.
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Do you like uncomfortable and complex series as a viewer?
There’s a time for everything, but yes, I do enjoy those projects that take risks, that give an opinion, or aren’t afraid to address something. We can’t keep telling the same stories forever, I think it’s important to connect with what’s happening to us and become political. And that’s usually what most discomforts the audience.
I’m really looking forward to Furia by Félix Sabroso. Can you tell us something about your role in this project?
Ooooh! Here we’re entering swampy waters… I can’t tell you much, honestly. But I can say the protagonists are five women who have to take control of a situation and overcome it. I’ll tell you I’ve been very happy working with Cecilia Roth, it was a pleasure every minute of filming. Working with Félix and Jau was a real discovery—the energy they brought to the set was incredible.
Did you know Félix’s filmography and the films he made with Dunia Ayaso? What’s your favorite?
To be honest, I discovered part of his filmography that I didn’t know, and I love doing that when I enter a new project—discovering all the filmography of the people I’m going to work with, whether they’re fellow actors, directors, DPs… You always end up discovering synergies and projects you didn’t know about.
La isla interior, I think that’s the one most ingrained in my mind.
Descongélate was released last year on Netflix and had a resurgence in popularity. What do you think about the new life platforms give to older projects?
Honestly, it’s a blessing when this happens. It’s clear that in the past, projects had one chance, and if you missed the train, you’d have to rely on physical formats. Now with platforms, they offer space for projects to resurface years later, revisit them, and even give them another shot at popularity. Like everything in life, the new ways of distribution in the industry have their pros and cons. Clearly, this is one of the good ones.
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Speaking of Furia, in what situation would you bring out the vigilante inside you?
I wouldn’t know what to say… Hahaha. I think you should bring it out whenever you can, whoever you are and wherever you are.
You’re part of the second season of Bandidos. How was it starting to work with a team that already knew each other from the previous season?
When that happens, you always have the fear of playing catch-up. It’s obvious that the group’s chemistry and synergies are already formed, so it’s important to fit in with them as quickly as possible to not feel left behind.
With Bandidos, they adopted me from minute one. They opened their doors, and before we even started shooting, I already felt that trust with the group. Also, it’s true that my character represents a newcomer, so I could rely on that because, in a way, I was also new to the group.
Do you consider yourself an adventurous person? Would you embark on an adventure like Indiana Jones? If I could choose, I’d go searching for the Holy Grail or the Dial of Destiny. What about you?
Looking back, I’ve launched myself into some pretty crazy adventures, but I’d say I’m the perfect adventure buddy. Maybe I’m not the one with the idea, but if they propose it to me, I’ll dive in headfirst. If I had to choose, right now I’d go for an interstellar adventure—get on a spaceship and send myself far away.
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