Brian Pérez, a Barcelona native with roots in beauty and TV, is filling in for Laura Moure on La ruleta de la suerte. His arrival brings a new spark to the show and lets viewers get to know his story up close.
Brian Pérez never thought his run as a contestant on La ruleta de la suerte last December would change his path. Now, just a few months later, he stands in the spotlight on Antena 3, stepping in for Laura Moure during her maternity leave. For a show that has become a midday habit in Spanish homes, swapping out a familiar face is rare. This time, viewers get to meet someone whose career has quietly touched TV, advertising, and the world of image for nearly ten years.
Pérez was born in Castelldefels, Barcelona, on December 19, 1995. At 30, he brings a background that stands out from the usual TV crowd. He started out in the beauty business, working at airports, then moved into modeling, advertising, and extra work on television. Even with all that behind-the-scenes experience, landing in front of the camera was never a sure thing for him.
According to Antena 3, Brian Pérez was initially invited to try out as a co-host in a lighthearted manner, but his improvisation impressed the team so much that the offer became official.
His link to La ruleta de la suerte goes back before this new role. After his turn as a contestant last December, the show reached out to see if he would fill in for Laura Moure. Now, he faces the challenge of joining one of Spain’s most recognizable game shows, working alongside Jorge Fernández in a format that has shaped lunchtime TV for 20 years.
So who is Brian Pérez when the cameras are off? He says being real is his trademark. He calls himself more outgoing than shy, with a sharp sense of humor and a strong dislike for the sound of people chewing. Lentils are his favorite meal. His top song is A tu vera, and he names Rosalía as his favorite artist. The film La vida es bella is at the top of his movie list.
Asked how he would play if he returned as a contestant, Pérez says he would team up with his sister and go for the panel La letra oculta. And if he won the show's car? He says, “If I won the car, I’d throw myself on the floor with excitement, or climb on top of it, or maybe just jump inside and shout ‘Let’s go!’”
Official Atresmedia materials confirm that Brian Pérez's substitution is strictly temporary and directly related to Laura Moure's maternity leave, with Moure still listed as the main host for both daytime and evening editions as of early October.
For Pérez, joining La ruleta de la suerte is more than just another job. He sees it as a nod to the show’s family spirit. “La ruleta, in the end, is a program that keeps that family essence. When it’s two in the afternoon, you want to put it on at home and play along,” he says. With two decades on air, the show is a fixture for several generations. Pérez knows what it means to step into that tradition: “It’s an incredible show that I think will never go out of style because, in the end, it’s authentic.”
His move from airport beauty counters to one of Spain’s most-watched sets shows how TV can surprise even those who work behind the scenes. While Laura Moure is away, Pérez is more than just a placeholder. He brings a new energy and a set of ambitions that go beyond a temporary gig. In his first weeks, he has already found his rhythm with the show and its audience.
In Spanish TV, familiar faces usually stick around for years. Bringing in Brian Pérez shows the show is willing to shake things up, even after so long on air. As seen with other entertainment stories in Spain, like the recent collaboration between Maki, María Artés, and Andy, viewers respond to real personalities and fresh energy. Pérez’s down-to-earth style could help La ruleta de la suerte stay both classic and current, even as the cast changes.
