Patrick Criado

Patrick Criado de la Puerta (born 23 September 1995) is a Spanish actor. He became popular for his role in the TV series Águila Roja. He has also performed in series such as Mar de plástico, Unauthorized Living, Riot Police, Money Heist, and Nights in Tefía. His film credits include performances in Family United and The Red Virgin (2024).

He is the recipient of various accolades, including two Actors and Actresses Union Awards and one Feroz Award.

Life and career Born on 23 September 1995 in Madrid, he was raised in the neighborhood of La Elipa. He had his debut in a television series in 2005, performing a guest role in Amar en tiempos revueltos. aired in 2006 on La 1.

Criado had his debut in a feature film in 2007, performing the role of Simón in 13 Roses. He was given a main cast role in the popular adventure series Águila Roja in 2009, which earned Criado popularity at age 14.

Criado starred as Efraín in the 2013 film La gran familia española, directed by Daniel Sánchez Arévalo. His performance in the film earned him a nomination to the Goya Award for Best New Actor. He joined the cast of Money Heist'''s Part 5 in 2020, playing Rafael, the son of Berlin.

His portrayal of Abel Vilella, member of the Socialist Youth and love interest of Hildegart Rodríguez, in Paula Ortiz's historical drama The Red Virgin (2024) earned him an Actors and Actresses Union Award for Best Film Actor in a Secondary Role.

In May 2025, he was reported to have been cast in Pedro Almodóvar's Bitter Christmas''.

Filmography

Television

Film Year Title Role Notes 2007 Las 13 rosas (13 Roses) Simón 2013 La gran familia española (Family United) Efraín 2014 El club de los incomprendidos (The Misfits Club) César 2016 1898, Los últimos de Filipinas (1898, Our Last Men in the Philippines) Private Juan 2023 Bird Box Barcelona Rafa La virgen roja (The Red Virgin) Abel Vilella Amarga Navidad (Bitter Christmas) Bonifacio Jesús del Moral

Accolades Year Award Category Work Result 2014 28th Goya Awards Best New Actor Family United 2017 4th Feroz Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Series Mar de plástico 2021 8th Feroz Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Series Riot Police 8th Platino Awards Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Series 2022 30th Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best TV Actor in a Minor Role 25th Iris Awards Best Actor Nights in Tefía 11th Feroz Awards Best Main Actor in a Series Best Film Actor in a Secondary Role The Red Virgin