Darko Peric, a talented individual, was born on March 25, 1977, in Kladovo, Serbia. He began his professional career in Spain in 2008, initially appearing in television series. Prior to his Spanish endeavors, he resided in Serbia, Romania, and Germany, where he acted in numerous independent short films and theatre plays.
Peric's breakthrough role came in 2010 with the Spanish series "Crematorio" for Canal plus. Following this, he continued to work in Madrid, taking on various productions, including series and feature films. In 2015, he appeared in the film "A Perfect Day," directed by Fernando León de Aranoa, alongside Benicio del Toro and Tim Robbins.
In 2016, Peric was cast in the Spanish series "Mar de plástico" for Atresmedia, where he portrayed the role of "Oso," the main villain. This pivotal role significantly increased his visibility within the Spanish film industry.
Darko Peric was subsequently cast in 2017 to play the role of Helsinki in the original series "La Casa de Papel," also known as "Money Heist" to English-speaking audiences. Created by Álex Pina, the series was initially produced by Atresmedia until Netflix acquired the rights in 2016 and distributed it globally through their streaming service. "Money Heist" has become the most successful Netflix production, and in 2018, the series won the Best Drama award at the 46th annual International Emmy Awards.
