Netflix presents a harsh look at fame in Fanático, a new Spanish drama filmed in Barcelona. The series dives into the trap-laden world of urban music and showcases a cast of young performers who bring real singing talent to the screen. The project features Argentine star Lorenzo Ferro in a dual role, alongside Charlotte Urdiales, with music composed specifically for the show by Alizz, a producer responsible for launching talents like C. Tangana and Rosalia.
Lorenzo Ferro plays two intertwined characters: Chimera, the idol who dies at a concert, and Lázaro, the fan who imitates him across the internet after the star’s death. The actor was asked how challenging it was to merge two starkly different personas in a single project.
Lorenzo Ferro: I have never portrayed two characters in one project before. It sounded daunting until we started filming. The main contrast lies in their private lives; what ties them together is fame. Fame functions as a language they both speak, and recognizing that shared thread made the task feel more manageable.
Which of the two characters feels closer to Ferro himself?
Lorenzo Ferro: When the story delves into darker, deeper spaces, Chimera resonates with me. When the world calls to be consumed and explored, Lázaro feels like me.
Carlota Urdiales plays Mia, Chimera’s girlfriend who struggles with the reality that someone is stepping into her partner’s shoes.
Carlota Urdiales: Mia is a dense, intriguing character. She wants to move forward, yet she carries a constant buzz in her mind. It’s natural for her to feel anger toward the impersonator who took away her relationship.
Would you both like to perform music on screen, as Lorenzo did?
Carlota Urdiales: Yes, though Mia’s path is different. Still, the series’ focus on the music industry and the trap scene feels timely, and it may inspire younger audiences toward music as well. The project highlights the rhythmic heartbeat of city music that is currently resonating loudly.
Lorenzo Ferro: If your ears aren’t guiding you, your heart will know the truth.
Apart from acting, both leads sing. Do Ferro and Urdiales believe the show captures the music industry with authenticity?
Carlota Urdiales: The production team protected us well, avoiding heavy meddling. We received excellent guidance from industry veterans who helped shape our performances.
Lorenzo Ferro: I was fortunate not to be coerced into uncomfortable situations. Yet the music business is tough. I’ve been lucky to work with an independent label that grants freedom and a stable home base, but I know colleagues who have faced difficult, unfair experiences and others who have achieved remarkable things in the field.
There is also a personal note: Lorenzo dreams of becoming a chef rather than pursuing acting or singing like his father, the Argentinian Raphael Ferro.
Lorenzo Ferro: Becoming a chef would be my greatest dream. In my younger years I was steered toward different paths, and my father even enrolled me in graphic design classes. I eventually found my way, but the culinary world still appeals to me, and I would love to explore that someday.
The performers’ paths reveal a shared thread of complexity. In both the film El Ángel and the series El Marginal, Ferro has encountered characters who are multi-layered and difficult to pin down. Fanático presents similar challenges and opportunities for growth.
Lorenzo Ferro: Yes, those roles lean toward the same idea—people who carry heavy masks. In Fanático, the clever tension comes from delving into someone who pretends to be someone else while also dealing with ordinary daily routines that ground the character in reality.
Carlota Urdiales: Looking back, I did not initially imagine a career in music. My early dream was to work behind the scenes in a different field, perhaps as a cashier or a teacher. Music came later, helped by my father, a musician, who nudged me toward lessons instead of sitting idle. I took a few acting programs to test the terrain and discovered where I felt most alive. Ambition has sometimes wavered, but the pull of performance has always stayed strong.