Ernesto Alterio

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Characters played by Ernesto Alterio

Alberto — More the Merrier (2021)

He becomes involved in teasing Paco during a truth-or-dare-style exchange about sexual fantasies.

Pablo Diuk — Easy Sex, Sad Movies (2014)

He encounters Lucía after a long separation, bringing old memories and unfinished feelings back into the story.

Bruguera — Unknown Origins (2020)

Bruguera is the forensic man working in the department. He is eventually revealed to be the secret killer responsible for shaping murders according to superhero origin stories and pursuing nefarious plans. His identity places him at the center of the threat faced by David Valentín, Jorge Elías, and Norma as they race to stop him.

Javier — The Other Side of the Bed (2002)

Paula's secret lover and Sonia's partner, central to the love triangle.

Tio Beto — Clandestine Childhood (2012)

A key revolutionary figure who assists the family in forging new identities and navigating their underground return to Argentina during the dictatorship.

Antonio — Soccer Days (2003)

Antonio is a member of the troubled group who attends therapy and claims it has made him calmer and more controlled. He suffers a panic attack, tries to use therapeutic ideas about “the light,” and still struggles with anger. His friends support him, while his wedding announcement adds confusion to the group’s already unstable relationships.

Joxean — Yoyes (2000)

Philosophy student who begins a relationship with Yoyes during her time in ETA. Years later, he becomes her husband and secures a teaching position at a French university. He accompanies Yoyes and their young daughter Zuriñe on a trip to the Basque region, unaware of the extreme personal risk her return entails.

Ángel Sanagustín — Advantages of Travelling by Train (2019)

Stranger on the train who narrates the story of Martín and leaves a red file of tales. Later revealed to be a man with a personality disorder rather than a psychiatrist, he acts as the primary narrative catalyst.

Tacho — I Can Quit Whenever I Want (2019)

Tacho is the threatening force behind the group's most dangerous order. He pressures Pedro, Arturo, and Eligio to produce fifty kilograms of pills and threatens violence when they hesitate, turning their risky business into a situation they can no longer control.

Enrique — The Method (2005)

One of the applicants selected for the final round of the Grönholm Method. Undergoes psychological tests to reveal professional weaknesses while navigating a tense environment where one participant secretly works as an internal evaluator for Dekia.

'Tísico' — Gun City (2018)

Corrupt detective in the Intelligence Brigade who collaborates with Rediú in brutal police tactics. He is killed during an ambush by anarchists armed with submachine guns, marking a turning point in the investigation.

Javier — Every Side of the Bed (2025)

A middle-aged man furious at his child's traditional wedding plans, seeking to live life freely.

Career Overview

Ernesto Alterio has 57 screen credits in a career dating back to 1992. Their work is anchored in the Sides of the Bed Colection universe with 2 titles. Signature works include Santa Evita, More the Merrier, Easy Sex, Sad Movies. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
male
Known Credits
57
Birth Date
1970-09-25
Birth Place
Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q576436), public domain (CC0).