Rafael Hugo Fernández Silva, a renowned Spanish actor, was born on May 10, 1977, in Madrid's San Blas district. Prior to pursuing his acting career, Silva initially worked as an electrician, but with the encouragement of his mother, he decided to explore his passion for acting.
Silva enrolled in the prestigious RESAD (Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramatico),Spain's oldest school of theater, where he honed his craft while simultaneously pursuing vocal and guitar studies. He also joined a band called INORDEM, showcasing his versatility.
In the late 1990s, Silva landed a role in the popular Spanish television program Crónicas Marcianas, garnering him some recognition. This opportunity led to a leading role in the hit television series Al Salir de Clase, which centered around the lives of Spanish high school students.
In 2005, Silva appeared in the unsuccessful Paco y Veva, but his subsequent casting as Lucas Fernandez in Los Hombres de Paco, a show that consistently drew nearly 4 million viewers per episode, catapulted him to stardom. Two years later, he played the protagonist Mateo in the critically acclaimed El Hombre de Arena.
Fast-forwarding to 2016, Silva joined the esteemed cast of El ministerio del Tiempo, solidifying his position as a respected and sought-after Spanish actor.
