Pablo Rivero: “I have great affection for my SEK teachers and remember them as family”

Pablo Rivero, who is known for his role as Toni Alcántara on the popular Spanish television series ‘Cuéntame cómo pasó’, has been watched by several generations of Spaniards every Thursday on TV. Currently, he combines his work as an actor -he has starred in more than twenty feature films and serieswith that of a writer, having had four books published. Pablo studied during his childhood and adolescence at SEK-Ciudalcampo.

Question.- What is your view of the current situation of the arts sector, and more specifically, in Spain? Answer.- I think that the pandemic for some aspects of the arts was positive because for many people it was a real lifesaver, and it has taken on more value. However, there is still a long way to go to protect and develop the arts that is still part of the identity of a country.

Q.- What memories do you have of your time at SEK? A.- Inevitably, my time at SEK is associated with my childhood and adolescence. Like most children and adolescents, I have lived wonderful moments and others that weren’t so good. But I have very good memories and stay in touch with great friends from the time.

Q.- What do you value most about the SEK Education model? A.- Perhaps the relationship with my teachers, I have a lot of affection for them, and I remember them fondly always. Although time has passed, I see many of them almost as family.

Q.- As an actor and writer, how important do you consider artistic training to be from an early age? A.- I think it is very important to develop children’s creativity, that they learn to create from the freedom of play and that they have many references without any specific one being imposed on them.

Q.- What are your best memories of playing Toni on the TV show Cuéntame cómo pasó? A.- Many, but particularly the moments with the team between takes being funny to release all the tension.

Q.- What are your future plans after the end of the show? A.- Officially, nothing has been announced, it remains to be seen. I am writing my fifth novel and on a signing tour for La Cría, that I released last 7 April.