Manolo Solo, Spanish actor known for nuanced roles, dies

Manolo Solo, whose full name was Manuel Jesús Fernández Serrano, passed away, leaving a profound sense of loss within Spain's cultural community. Born in Algeciras and later raised in Seville, he pursued Educational Sciences at the University of Seville and honed his skills at the Instituto del Teatro. Solo began his career in music and television, appearing in series such as Policías and Cuéntame cómo pasó. He made his film debut in La flaqueza del bolchevique and El laberinto del fauno, but his significant breakthrough came with B, la película (2015), which earned him a Goya nomination. In 2017, he won the Goya for Best Supporting Actor for Tarde para la ira. His final performances included Cerrar los ojos (2023) and Anatomía de un instante, and he was recognized for his leftist activism and outstanding roles.