Pedro Alonso reveals how his brother saved him as a child: rare details

Pedro Alonso is a name that needs no introduction today. But behind his familiar face and international fame lies a story the actor himself has often recalled in interviews. The details of his childhood in Galicia, his family ties, and one dangerous episode have once again become a topic of discussion in the Spanish media, as noted by Divinity.

Family roots and relocations

The future star of 'La Casa de Papel' was born in Vigo, but at an early age moved with his parents and brothers to Pontevedra. Despite the change, Vigo remains his point of reference: when returning to Plaza de la Constitución, he has said that's where his roots are. As a child, the city was industrial to him, with a powerful fishing port and the distinctive geography of the Rías Baixas—the mildest part of Galicia.

The Alonso family is closely connected to these places. His mother, Purita, and brothers, Toño and Pablo, now live in Vigo. Pedro's summer holidays were always spent in Soutelo de Montes—the village where his father Antonio was born. The actor calls this corner of Galicia 'the village of my life' and uses the family nickname 'O Choro' on social networks. Every year, he tries to come for the local San Roque festivals, emphasizing his special emotional bond with the place.

Family history and character

Soutelo is a symbol of Galician modesty and hard work for Pedro. As the actor recounts, his father left for the other side of the ocean at 17 with just a cardboard box to try his luck, first in Brazil and then in Venezuela. Later, together with Purita, Pedro’s parents opened two shoe shops that became the foundation of the family’s income. “They were merchants,” Pedro succinctly describes the atmosphere of his childhood.

There were three sons in the family: the eldest, Toño, and the younger twins, Pedro and his brother Pablo. However, Pablo is not an identical twin, but a fraternal one: they were born just three minutes apart, but look completely different. Pablo was blond and taller, Pedro had dark hair. The actor jokes that his brother is “his better version,” although they barely resemble one another. In one interview, he even recalled how the media misinterpreted his words, reporting a physical similarity that never existed.

A dangerous episode at age 12

But it was one childhood incident that became a real ordeal for Pedro Alonso. At 12, he tried to toss a ball into the gap of an elevator without a door. At that moment, someone called the elevator, and the boy's hands were trapped between the mechanisms. It could have ended in tragedy if not for his brother’s quick reaction, who managed to pull Pedro out after hearing his screams. The actor admits: at that moment, he was on the brink of life and death.

The family atmosphere, according to Pedro, was always filled with masculine energy. His mother never hid the fact that she dreamed of having a daughter, and often joked that it was Pedro who was supposed to be a girl. The actor himself smiles, noting that maybe their home really did lack some feminine energy.

Family stories in the media spotlight

Stories about Pedro Alonso's childhood and family draw attention not only because of his popularity, but also thanks to the special sincerity with which he shares personal memories. In Spanish chronicles, such details often spark new discussions, as has happened with other prominent families. For example, recently an honest story about a final conversation between a mother and her son attracted a lot of attention, which you can read about in the article about Ana Obregón's heartfelt confession.

Pedro Alonso does not hide that his road to success was not easy, but it was precisely his family roots, summers in Sutelo, and the support of his loved ones that became his foundation. Today, as his name is known around the world, he still returns to his roots — and these are the details that make his story especially relatable to the Spanish public.