Biography

Iván Sánchez Martín (born November 19, 1974) is a Spanish actor and model. After a successful career on international runways, he established himself as an actor in Spain through roles in high-rating series such as Hospital Central, where he played Dr. Raúl Lara for several seasons. ​His international breakthrough came in 2011 with his role as Santiago López Fisterra, "El Gallego," in the hit series La Reina del Sur, which opened doors for him in the Latin American market. Since then, he has starred in various productions in Mexico, including the telenovelas Lo imperdonable and La tempestad, as well as the series Señorita Pólvora.