Okay. So here’s the deal: if you’ve ever binge-watched Money Heist (or La Casa de Papel if you’re feelin’ fancy), then you’ve probably yelled at your screen, cried over fictional characters, and maybe even tried to wear a red jumpsuit and Salvador Dalí mask for Halloween. Yeah. Me too. Guilty as charged.
Now, 2025 is here, and the money heist cast is doing all kinds of new, wild, sometimes wholesome things — and sometimes stuff so random I had to double-check it wasn’t a dream I had after eating gas station sushi.
So here it is — the unfiltered, quirky breakdown of the money heist cast, their real names, roles, and what they’re up to in this beautifully chaotic year.
The Professor – Real Name: Álvaro Morte
The Brains Behind The Madness
Ohhh, Sergio Marquina. The Professor. The guy who somehow made chess-level masterminding look sexy. Played by Álvaro Morte, who—let’s be honest—could probably talk his way out of a parking ticket with those glasses alone.
In 2025?
- Álvaro’s diving deeper into directing.
- Rumor has it he’s working on a sci-fi short film about time-traveling baristas. (Yep, for real.)
- He also started teaching masterclasses on “acting with just your eyebrows” — okay maybe not officially, but he should.
I still remember thinking he looked like my high school physics teacher… except, you know, actually cool.
Wrote this paragraph by hand. Then spilled coffee on it. Classic.
Tokyo – Real Name: Úrsula Corberó
The Chaos Queen With A Voiceover Addiction
Úrsula Corberó brought Tokyo to life with so much raw energy I swear I still hear her narration when I zone out while doing dishes.
So what’s she doing now?
- Working on a dark comedy mini-series in Argentina
- Launched a capsule fashion collection — lots of leather, lots of red
- Allegedly turned down a Marvel role because “the character was too tame”
That’s Tokyo for you. Always running straight into fire and somehow walking out untouched.
Self-deprecating moment: I once tried her signature eyeliner look before a date. Ended up looking like a raccoon who’d been through some stuff.
Berlin – Real Name: Pedro Alonso
The Suave Sociopath With A Love For Opera
Look, Berlin was both loveable and despicable — kinda like a cat who knocks over your drink and then curls up on your lap. Pedro Alonso played him like he was born for it.
And in 2025?
- Still starring in Berlin, the spin-off. Season 2 just dropped and it’s… somehow even weirder
- Writing a book called “Dancing With Ghosts”, which is either a memoir or a supernatural thriller. Or both. Who knows.
- Owns an art gallery now. Sells abstract stuff that looks like spilled paint, but hey, I’m no critic
Weird historical fact: The word “heist” actually comes from 1930s slang — kinda like how Berlin speaks in riddles no one asked for.
The money heist cast would be incomplete without this chaotic uncle energy.
Nairobi – Real Name: Alba Flores
The Soul of the Gang
Nairobi was the heart, the hype-woman, the glue. Alba Flores made you feel like everything was gonna be okay — right up until… you know.
It still hurts.
Now though?
- Starred in a post-apocalyptic thriller set in the Sahara
- Hosting a lowkey podcast about plants, mental health, and politics
- Said in a recent interview, “Nairobi’s not gone. She just moved into all of us.”
Yeah okay, I cried.
Hyper-simple memory: I once cried during her speech about giving birth inside the bank. My dog came over thinking I was hurt. Technically, he wasn’t wrong.
Denver – Real Name: Jaime Lorente
That Laugh. You Know The One.
Denver was basically your cousin who gets into fights at weddings but always brings the best snacks. Jaime Lorente made him unforgettable — mainly thanks to that laugh that sounded like a motorcycle engine giving up.
What’s Jaime up to now?
- Dropped a rap album. No, seriously. It slaps.
- Training for a boxing film. Abs incoming.
- Occasionally posts cryptic poetry on Instagram. No captions. Just vibes.
“The money heist cast wouldn’t be the same without Jaime’s laugh,” – someone on Reddit probably.
Sometimes I try to imitate it. My cat hates me for it.
Helsinki – Real Name: Darko Perić
The Big Softy With A War Past
Helsinki was the teddy bear of destruction. Like if you gave a grizzly bear a heart of gold and a rocket launcher.
Darko Perić — who’s honestly nothing like the character IRL — is all over the place in 2025:
- Teaching holistic wellness workshops (??? Still confused)
- Did a guest appearance in a Serbian cooking show.
- Playing a villain in an indie horror film that looks so low budget it might be genius
Odd trivia: His character once cried over a pet pig. I cried over that. Not joking.
I met a guy once who looked like Helsinki. I got so excited I yelled “BOOM BOOM CUDDLES!” Never saw that man again.
Rio – Real Name: Miguel Herrán
From Whiz Kid To Broken-Hearted Hacker
Miguel Herrán made Rio such a mood — awkward, loyal, too emotional for his own good. Basically me during puberty.
So what’s Rio doing now?
- Became a dad! Yeah!
- Started a youth charity focused on tech education in rural Spain
- Keeps it lowkey otherwise — pops up in indie films, sometimes just vanishes for months
If the money heist cast was a family, Rio’s the little brother who always gets into trouble, but you love him anyway.
I tried to learn coding once because of Rio. Got as far as “print(‘Hello World’)” and immediately gave up.
Monica/Stockholm – Real Name: Esther Acebo
From Hostage To Ride-Or-Die
Esther Acebo played Monica like she had something to prove — and proved it, big time.
She’s doing more subtle stuff in 2025:
- Acting in a psychological thriller called “Mirror Baby” (it’s about identity theft and… a haunted stroller?)
- Advocating for domestic violence survivors — super powerful presence online
- Opened a small acting studio in Madrid with only 9 students. Very Eat Pray Love vibes.
Also, side note: She still looks exactly the same. I aged 5 years just writing this paragraph.
Palermo – Real Name: Rodrigo de la Serna
The Most Argentinian Energy Ever Captured On Screen
Palermo was drama with a capital D. Loud. Brilliant. Kind of a mess. (Relatable.)
Rodrigo is still soaking up the spotlight:
- Returned to stage theatre — a 4-hour epic where he monologues about lost love and traffic jams
- Launching a tequila brand called “El Dilema”
- Frequently spotted arguing with cab drivers in Buenos Aires — allegedly, not confirmed
The money heist cast had no shortage of explosive characters, but Palermo felt like someone you’ve fought with at a dinner party.
I once yelled “Palermo!” while playing charades. No one got it. I lost. But emotionally? I won.
Arturo – Real Name: Enrique Arce
We All Hate Him. He Knows.
Arturo’s the guy who just won’t leave. The toxic ex you never dated. Enrique Arce somehow made it work.
In 2025?
- Doing stand-up comedy — lots of Arturito jokes
- Plays an actual hero in his new drama. Wild turnaround.
- Got booed at Comic-Con in Brazil… then took selfies with fans anyway. Iconic.
Look, Arturo’s the worst. But the money heist cast wouldn’t be the same without him as the forever-cringe mascot.
More Familiar Faces: Where Are They Now?
Let’s check in on some lesser-known but equally chaotic crew members:
- Bogotá (Hovik Keuchkerian) – Started painting giant murals. One got banned for being “too emotional”
- Marseille (Luka Peroš) – Opened a dog sanctuary. No, for real. He funds it with voiceover gigs
- Gandía (José Manuel Poga) – Doing villain roles in action flicks. Basically playing himself again, lol
The money heist cast had layers. Even the side characters had arcs that stuck with you.
And now in 2025, they’re still finding wild new roles — or just hanging out in unexpected corners of the entertainment universe.
Fun Little “What Ifs” We Dreamed Up
Because why not?
- What if Tokyo and Nairobi had their own podcast?
- What if Berlin and The Professor hosted a cooking show with explosives?
- What if Denver joined Fast & Furious 12?
Look, none of these are real (yet), but the money heist cast is unpredictable — so never say never.
Final Thoughts: The Heist Never Really Ends
Honestly, rewatching Money Heist in 2025 still hits. The slow-motion gunfights. The weird dance scenes. The soundtrack that somehow always slaps.
The money heist cast gave us more than entertainment — they gave us personalities we yell at like they’re old friends. And now? Watching them evolve, fail, reinvent themselves… it’s kind of inspiring.
I still catch myself humming “Bella Ciao” when I fold laundry.
If you haven’t checked in with the money heist cast recently — do it. You might just find your new favorite podcast, gallery, or tequila brand. Or, at the very least, get a good laugh from Arturo bombing on stage.
