When in 1999 we began to watch "Wild Angel", even could not think that the "blond" received for its role as a fee less than Natalia Oreiro, the actor, who in the first series nobody agreed even to recognize the protagonist (all seemed that there must be some mistake, that the principal should be handsome Segundo Sernadas, not the "tailed") will be those who became today. But as Facundo won our hearts in the image of Ivo Di Carlo (and we were firmly convinced that his manly beauty, charm and acting game can not be compared with any other one's), he grew up and his career .  Now all the fans of the TV series, not only in Argentina, know who Facundo Arana .  In his own country insanely popular actor, and now he chooses: who, where and with whom to act .  Because of his participation in the project guarantees success .  All telenovela with him in the lead have a high rating, unchanged profit television awards and entering the international market (and so for five consecutive years) .  Maitre Argentine television Alberto Migros called him "the only time today Galan" .  And recently in Argentina began to give bonuses not only by the telenovela, and the actor who played leading roles in them .  Martin Fierro Award for Best Actor went to him - Facundo (for "Iago, dark passion") .  It says a lot - the recognition of our colleagues is worth a lot . 

Due to the insanely popular actor reporters excitedly run to interview him, and seems to have remained a topic that would not have been discussed a thousand times. Each time, beginning to read another article about Arana, involuntarily ask yourself: what else is new, you can write about it? It seems everything is known. Still, there are journalists who do get to bring something new, touch-known theme with an unknown party. We think that one of the few who managed to do it, is Jorge Ginzburg, whose material we bring to your attention. We hope that you will learn something new about the idol of today's generation of Argentines - a tall blond with a penetrating gaze and an open children's smile.

Facundo like this ... to be beautiful?

Tell you.

Well, I can only guess, and you know this from personal experience.

No, the only thing in me is beautiful, it is - the nose.

Yes, I know that the nose - it's your weak spot.

Not so weak. It complements my personality. And all these tales of Pinocchio - a lie.

As well as the fact that men with big noses ...

No, this is - the absolute truth.

As men of small stature? (For those who do not get the joke, explains, there is a cute male sexual humor on the subject. - Prim.perev.)

Of course. (Laughs)

You work hard to look good?

I try to bring myself to the appropriate type for the role, I try to be lenient to the demands that I seek from work. But I always retains its essence.

You do not eat a lot, to not getting fat, do not happen in the sun to appear on the body spots ...

The food as I do not limit myself, and the sun is too much. Especially in summer. I enjoy surfing, so in the summer I just kill myself, that to me is contraindicated.

Sailing Surfing?

No, it's surfing, hands only need to row.

Returning to the subject of beauty ... At school, sure, you were in love with all the girls in the class, and the boys were jealous of you.

Nothing like this. Quite the contrary. I drew all the time and everything was not paying attention. It starts as soon as the building entrance, and ended when he had to leave. There are times when the teacher looked at me and said, "Okay, well, this guy's wait, that will be carried out in all school holidays." But I really, really liked to draw (see photo) It is the only thing I wanted to do. And I drew, painted, painted ... the whole day.

You were silent boy, self-absorbed, but you're not a conservative?

You know, what is it? People are seeing that you say something, think it does, because it embarrassed that you're modest. But you say something or because you do not like waffle, or simply you can not say anything clever. Since in most cases I do not clever comes to mind, and I am silent.

You are not modest and self-critical.

Exactly.

In addition to drawing, you are a child is still very fond of sports, right?

Yes.

You've been promising athlete or just an enthusiast in this matter?

I was enthusiastic. I never reached ... We're talking about sports, right?

We are talking about the sport, of course. What about you? Waiting for me some kind of trick?

No, just in case ...

You were a good surfer?

I became interested in extreme sports in a suitable age, and this was simply absorbed. Surfing I became involved in nine years. The fact is that in the summer I spent whole days on the beach, but as I was quite mischievous child, the parents, not to tie me to a chair seat, decided to give surfing school, which was located behind Punta Mogotes, near Waikiki Beach. The scenery was this - the right stones, the stones on the left and the middle school. From there, I could not escape. So at eight in the morning they brought me there, and six were taken. I spent there all summer vacation, it was a wonderful time.

You were a real tomboy ...

In fact, so I seized the other sports. Since I was a hyperactive child A hyperactive child I was sent to courses taekwondo, but it was made more for me to get tired, just went home and went to bed.

You grew up in a family with an average income, with no economic problems.

Yes.

You had a railroad?

Yes, I had a railroad and train. In addition, I have had a great advantage: I was the only boy in the family. House for Barbie was three, and Hombre Nuclear was just my (This toy was a copy of a popular character in those years of the series "Hombre Nuclear", created based on the novel "Cyborg" science fiction writer Martin Kaydina. - Note. Trans.) . And all three of my girls were Barbie Hombre ...

In all the reports that are coming out of you, always mentioned that in 17 years you have been diagnosed with cancer of the lymph glands.

Yes, this topic always comes up.

Somehow, no one will ask what was going on then in the soul of seventeen guy how he was scared. If you depart this life, what, do you think you broke up?

You know, the truth is, there comes a time of such unconscious when you are not afraid to lose something. Moreover, do you wonder what is happening to your body that you concentrate attention not on what you're afraid of, and what's happening to you, and you think: "Damn, do you have enough to me the air if I and more so by little breathing. " At this time, you more valid form of lost hair Hair: structure, characteristics of growth and development   or understanding of who of your friends - your true friend.

I am very excited about this story to your friend who shaved my head, only to support you.

Yes, in an interview, I was asked: "What does it mean for you friendship?". So for me the friendship - it is such an act. Besides, I had no intention to speak so secret - my friend died ten years ago and could not read it. But for me it is a real friendship.

Died?

Yes, a year later. From aneurysm. When I got sick, it occurred to him that we both made a will, each written on a piece of her. And we kept a diary that was to show future generations. I wear a cross, which he bequeathed to me. I have no doubt that this is true friendship.

When I think that if you were only seventeen ...

Yes, seventeen. It was cool. But fear ... I do not remember fear. I am convinced that when the body feels that he can die, the fear of death immediately disappears because you already can not be afraid.

Maybe fear comes next?

Yes, it was a real challenge: five years of test cases. One and the same question and the answer: "You know, the disease has not disappeared, came just in remission."

After five years you finally removed from the register?

Yes, in five years. I still preserved shirt that was on me the day I was diagnosed with the disease, and that when I was told that I am fully recovered. This T-shirt on the anniversary of the month of August, I always wear. At least once for sure.

What are your relatives? Did you see the sadness in the eyes of your parents, sisters?

Never in their eyes I saw sorrow, in any case, to me they did not show their feelings. Then, after many years, I learned that my mother was covered in the room and wept bitterly, and my dad had bouts of despair because he could not help me. But it was always behind closed doors in front of me, my parents and sisters (see photo)   never been sad.

By the way, your sisters ... they - good?

Wonderful ...

Maybe give telefonchik ?! They are arranged?

Yes, they are great arranged. I tried not to stain the honor of the family, but they gave me a hundred points.

They are younger than you?

One - older. She lives in Germany, she had a son. Second here. And the youngest, still gives me the opportunity to feel like an older brother, but I think that she said to please me.

Your bride - a friend of your sister?

Yes, the youngest.

It is true that you have won it, by asking a potato?

Yes, to wipe the windshield. You know, you can clean it, or that, or writing for him. But it would be ugly.

Yes, it would be very nice if you did it with her.

Of course, you see, I had no choice.

And with potatoes you charmed her?

I think it was mutual. She was shocked that I drove her to the "Beetle" and, moreover, asked to go down a half potato. She was smitten, and I'm even more.

"Beetle" you changed?

Yes.

You too "stuck" money in the bank? (The situation in Argentina - is akin to the one that was going through Russia in 1998. Bank accounts are frozen, in addition, all deposits in US dollars converted into pesos at the rate of $ 1 = 1, 40 pesos. Now the current rate of $ 1 = about 4 pesos . Some people died because they were unable to withdraw money to pay for the operation. Recently, citizens with counts of less than 10,000 pesos, were allowed to take the money, but the rest and can not rescue her, the already discounted savings. - Note. Trans.)

Yes.

However, you are pretty cool talking about it.

Yes, I lost my money, but I was only thirty years old - and I can make them again. If I do not earn as much, although I would be nice to spend time trying to do it. Another thing is my father, whom sixty-five. It seems to me that there are people who need to pay more than I do. I can wait.

You do not share mass hysteria over impending poverty?

I think that this fear attends all of us. But there are things more important.

Once you said that one of the things that scares you, that's what you do not deserve what you have.

Yes it's true.

From time to time you feel like an imposter?

If you are having a great success, sometimes you do not think about it, you can not fully enjoy their success. You ask yourself the question: "I am - an impostor?" And the answer himself: "Yes, I - impostor! Go!".

"It's good that no one noticed until it!"

Exactly.

You would become again play the saxophone?

I never stopped playing it.

And in the subway?

I never stopped. From time to time I go there to bring a couple of notes, Now of course, people running after me, but nothing, for me it is a memorable period of his life.

You play well?

No. No. It is easy to sound good musician, when you play a melody on an instrument, but I'd never even pulled out of the case before the saxophone Bernardo bars (known Argentine saxophonist. - Note. Trans.) .

Do you play jazz?

I play jazz and listen to any music.

Your group La Carranza still exists?

Yes of course. Now we have some simple, I'm busy all day on the set, and the guys had to do other things. But it exists. (see photo)

You worked with Romina Yan ("Chiquititas"), Natalia Oreiro ("Muneca Brava"), Malena Solda ("Buenos vecinos"), Hyanelloy Neira ("Yago, passion morena"), Nancy Duplaa and Paola Krum ("099, central "). Which of them you would not want to meet any more on the set?

I have the answer, but I will not tell you this - the professional secret.

What a pity!

No. Seriously though, I was very lucky. All of them were great, just a miracle. In truth, I have never been ...

In short, no "yes" or "no."

No, they were "marriage, committed in heaven."

Who are you more aroused fantasies?

Everything makes me fancy. All. Otherwise impossible. You spend many hours together, a lot of time talking to each other "I love you." Indeed, you look at them and see that they all - real women.

Once you said that your "debut" paid uncle.

It's true.

But for my interview you have to give something more candid.

Good. Before that, I said it was my uncle, and I confess to you that it was my uncle Raul.

Now just get mud stuff!

Anything for you.

I even envy you, when I learned from the same interview that you were offered money for sex.

Yes, it was.

I think that if I offered money for sex, I agree at least in order to then say, "I paid for what I have done and for free."

But I could not answer the journalist asked how much money I was offered.

But you said that it was a woman.

Yes of course.

Do you have anything in common with Thomas - your character from "099, sentral"?

I think a lot. I also desperately fighting for what I believe is his. But naivety, which is inherent in it, I also have. I also fun to play, on the one hand, harsh, hard, on the other - are very vulnerable, sensitive person.

You know what you will do in the coming year?

Unavailable. But I have a great manager. And he always takes a wise a wait, then to be able to choose from all the best offers.

Being a well-known actor, you choose which side you better photograph?

You know, as I understand, from what party I would rather take pictures? I have always been removed from the side where my nose look bigger. And me and continue to take, because people have become accustomed to this profile. But on the other hand, I get much better, just wonderful, it is best that is in me.

You are a good person?

I try to be.

And what will they say in heaven?

I think I'll say, "Okay, let's go here, you're healthy cheating, come." In fact, I do not know. I try to the best of their forces to be good, as all.

How do you imagine paradise?

Oh, I have a very romantic idea of ​​paradise. I imagine everyone who already is in heaven, he saw me, they say: "Hey, man! You grabbed a saxophone?" In truth, I do not believe that there is a hell. I do not believe.

We will all be in heaven - both good and bad?

No, some just disappear. Right.

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