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  • Juan Perales Heats Up Netflix’s ‘Olympo’ and Folie Magazine With His Sizzling Looks

    Juan Perales Heats Up Netflix’s ‘Olympo’ and Folie Magazine With His Sizzling Looks

    Netflix’s Olympo may center on elite athletes chasing greatness, but it’s Juan Perales who’s truly going for gold: in looks, charisma, and on-screen steaminess.

    The Spanish heartthrob, who plays rugby star Sebas Sendón in the new young adult drama, recently turned up the temperature again in the latest issue of Folie Magazine. From shirtless smolders to tailored sex appeal, Perales is proving that he’s not just a rising actor, he’s a full-blown thirst trap.

    Meet the Star Heating Up Your Watchlist

    Released globally on June 20, Olympo is Netflix’s newest Spanish-language series from creators Jan Matheu, Laia Foguet, and Ibai Abad. Think of it as Élite meets the Olympics, with a twist of sci-fi and moral chaos.

    Set at the fictional CAR Pirineos, an elite training facility tucked in the mountains, Olympo follows a pack of gifted young athletes pushing themselves, and each other, to the limit. At its core is Amaia, the captain of Spain’s artistic swimming team, whose world unravels when her best friend begins outperforming her with unexplained skill boosts.

     

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    Amid all the sweat, ambition, and drama is Perales’ Sebas, a wealthy rugby player with an edge, and a very intimate storyline. His tension-filled romance with Roque (played by Agustín Della Corte) has fans glued to the screen, not just for the plot twists, but for the ahem very generous camera angles.

    Folie Magazine? More Like Fuego Magazine

    While Olympo might have introduced him to a global audience, Perales’ new Folie Magazine spread is solidifying his status as Spain’s next breakout star—and certified hottie. The editorial showcases his classic model features and magnetic presence, giving us everything from brooding athlete to high-fashion fantasy.

     

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    Styled to perfection, Perales effortlessly balances sultry and sophisticated, exuding the same layered energy he brings to Olympo. It’s a shoot that has fans collectively asking, “Do we even need AC this summer?”

    A Look Back (and Ahead)

    Before landing his breakout role in Olympo, the 25-year-old actor made his screen debut in 4 Estrellas in 2024 and popped up briefly in Élite’s eighth season as Bernat. But it’s clear Perales isn’t just here for a cameo career, he’s sprinting toward stardom.

    Between the buzz around his Olympo scenes and his growing modeling portfolio, Juan Perales is shaping up to be one of Spain’s most promising (and most ogled) exports. Whether he’s charging down the rugby field or striking a pose, this is one Olympian we’ll be keeping our eyes on.

    Juan Perales Is That Guy

    From steamy love scenes to magazine covers hot enough to melt your screen, Juan Perales is having a moment, and we are absolutely here for it. Whether you’ve already binged Olympo or are just now discovering this Spanish star, one thing’s for sure: he’s impossible to ignore and even harder to forget.

     

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  • Netflix Drops Steamy First Teaser for ‘Olympo,’ the New Drama from the Creators of ‘Élite’

    Netflix Drops Steamy First Teaser for ‘Olympo,’ the New Drama from the Creators of ‘Élite’

    Netflix is turning up the heat this summer with Olympo, its latest Spanish-language series from the team behind Élite. On Monday, the streamer unveiled the first teaser for the highly anticipated young adult drama—and it’s already making waves for its sweaty, shirtless intensity.

    I would like to call your attention to OLYMPO, a new Spanish series coming to Netflix this year that’s set at a school for elite athletes

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    — Jarett Wieselman (@jarettsays.bsky.social) February 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM

    Created by Jan Matheu, Laia Foguet and Ibai Abad, Olympo follows a group of elite young athletes training at the fictional CAR Pirineos, a prestigious high-performance sports center nestled in the mountains. Part drama, part thriller, the series explores the physical, emotional, and moral trials faced by a generation determined to win—no matter the cost.

    According to Netflix’s official synopsis, the story centers on Amaia, the captain of Spain’s national artistic swimming team. Driven, disciplined and relentlessly hard on herself, Amaia is shaken when her best friend and teammate, Núria, suddenly outperforms her. As whispers of “inexplicable” improvements spread through the training center, Amaia and her peers are forced to confront the darker side of ambition. The question at the heart of the series: how far will they go to reach the top?

    Though Netflix has kept details tightly under wraps since the project’s announcement in July 2024, Monday’s teaser finally gives fans a glimpse into the world of Olympo. The short trailer doesn’t offer dialogue or direct scenes from the series, but instead features the cast—sweaty, intense, and impossibly toned—competing to climb a human pyramid. The imagery is symbolic, seemingly representing the brutal hierarchy and rivalries brewing at CAR Pirineos.

    The teaser also hints at some steamy interpersonal drama, setting the stage for the kind of high-stakes, emotionally charged storytelling that Élite fans have come to expect.

    The ensemble cast includes rising Spanish stars Clara Galle, Nira Osahia, Agustín Della Corte, Nuno Gallego, María Romanillos, Martí Cordero, Juan Perales, Andy Duato and Najwa Khliwa.

    First-look photos released in February sparked excitement online, but the trailer’s release has officially kicked anticipation into overdrive.

    Olympo is set to premiere globally on Netflix on June 20, just in time to heat up your summer watchlist.