He imagined many paths for himself while the screens around him kept lighting up with possibilities. Yet what he desires most is to become the person he envisions. While others talk about waiting for the right moment, he has learned that living in the present is the key. He stepped into every audition, every profile, with a quiet determination, whether in front of a theater audience or before a camera lens. This is Alex Peral, a native of Alicante, convinced that acting is his true vocation. After catching the vibe from shows like Stranger Things, he faced the world with a plan and a dream. At sixteen, the message was clear: have a second plan, a career to fall back on. Yet he held firm to his goal, telling his grandmother in unambiguous terms that his plan was to become an actress.
Now at twenty-two, the once insecure teen who felt overlooked has grown in every dimension. He rose above bullying and fear, and he has already completed his first two films. He speaks with a blend of humility and pride, recognizing that the journey starts now after years of feeling like a perennial finalist at castings. The experience of being welcomed into a full cast felt like a breakthrough, even if the road was lined with hard moments that sharpened his resolve.
Such moments shaped his path during the summer of 2021 when a breakthrough came unexpectedly. The night did not end with a closed door; it opened into a mentorship and a role that would mark a turning point. A director named Oscar Monton, with a script by Tirso Calero and a production team at IVC and Point Out, presented a story following five young lives in the 1990s at the height of the Bakalao music scene. For Peral, this project was a first test where a yes was finally spoken aloud. It was described as a wonderful, painful indie experience driven by people who believed in the project enough to fight for it.
During the premiere run, the Alicante Film Festival and Valencia’s showcase circuits hosted discussions about a story rooted in friendship. Peral admits it felt like a dream once more, a chance to build a foothold on familiar soil. The allure of home, he notes, has always been part of his motivation.
From there, newer collaborations followed. A feature titled Palace Stylists showcased him opposite Goya Toledo and Julia Fernández, with other notable names like Carlos Hipólito, Lolita, and Pastora Vega contributing to the ensemble. Filming wrapped recently, and sharing moments with these talented colleagues felt like a privilege and a tremendous learning period that audiences can look forward to in 2019. The project drew attention at major festivals such as Seminci. [Source: interview transcripts from Spanish cinema press]
Interview with Corazza
What audiences will eventually see on screen stands on a chapter that was not easy to walk. His mother, Elsa Martínez, a businesswoman and former manager of Ciudad de la Luz, stood by him in the mud as the early career battles intensified. His father, Toño Peral, a lawyer and councilor, also supported the family line. The creative gene runs through the family; his grandfather Jose Antonio Peral was a playwright and lawyer, a reminder that artistry and action often share the same stage.
A poster moment came soon after high school when he aimed for Madrid and tried to join a university program. He considered the Madrid Royal School of Dramatic Art but found the path too tight to fit into the schedule. He shifted his sights to London, where three months proved to be an intense awakening. He learned that long days with little time to study could still elevate him as a person and as a performer. The experience broadened his understanding of acting and its demands, shaping his approach to every role.
Later he worked as a model, using that platform as a bridge to his acting career. Working with Juan Carlos Corazza became a pivotal phase where he trained intensely for four years, continuing to refine his craft day by day. The period felt like a haven and a challenge all at once, a time when the artist found his footing amid both good days and difficult ones.
Today he looks ahead with tempered optimism, maintaining a steady pace of growth. He says he is calm, hopeful, and committed to deepening his practice as an actor. As with any life in performance, Peral believes that true understanding of a character requires some degree of suffering, a belief that keeps his craft grounded and honest.