Top 10 Interesting Facts about Arón Piper

Top 10 Interesting Facts about Arón Piper

The actor is famed for playing the role of Ander in the teen Netflix show known as Elite. The show garnered a lot of funds and thus made the actor gain popularity as he is one of the main characters in the show. Having worked with other famous actors makes him among the most popular actors in the acting industry. Some of the films that he has acted in include The Broken Crown, Maktub, Medical Center and 15 Years and a Day.

Therefore, this article will explore some interesting facts about the actor that will give the reader a deeper insight into who Arón Piper is apart from the roles that he plays in movies.

1. He is of mixed ancestry

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The actor has mixed ancestry in that he was born in Germany to a German father and a Spanish mother. He spent the first few years in Germany before the family relocated to Spain, and Catalunya before moving to the Asturias.

2. He started his acting career at a young age

Arón Piper started his acting career at a young age in that at seven years old, he appeared in a film known as The Gunman as a child actor. The film was produced in 2004.

In 2011, he also appeared in Maktub which was a comedy-drama film. Two years later he was in 15 Years and a Day. His consistency in the film industry made him a rising star and thus established his acting career.

3. The role he plays in Elite is not what he originally auditioned for

Aron Piper in the Netflix show Elite-Techradar247.com

When casting was being done for the Spanish show Elite, Piper went to the audition hoping to play the lead character of Samuel Garcia. Even though he was not selected for the role, he impressed the producers and they offered him the role of Ander Muñoz which has made him a favourite among the fans. The series is known internationally and thus this means that he gets recognised in many places and also has had in different parts of the world.

4. He had a passion for music

Piper was passionate about music long before he decided to venture into acting. At the age of 12, he was writing music and making them but was shy about talking about it. He even performed the theme song for 15 Years and a Day which he had written. His performance earned him the Best Original song at the Goya Awards.

However, he left music to focus on his acting career after being in Elite. He has also released a song known as Sigo with fellow artists MYGAL and Monkey.

5. He does not take all the endorsements offered to him

Aron Piper. Photo sourced from F.Y!-F.Y!

Aron Piper is choosy about the brands he decided to endorse. After appearing in Elite his popularity soared and this means that many brands wanted him to advertise their products and services. However, he does not accept all the offers and makes his press agent filter the ones he does not want to endorse so that he can remain with the rest. As he is interested in fashion, he always leans towards endorsing products that are in that line.

Furthermore, he is generous with the offers and often gives his colleagues promotional products as he is already well off.

6. His sexuality is a controversial topic among his fans

Piper takes on the character of Ander Muñoz in Elite who is a teen struggling to accept his sexuality and gets into a relationship with Omar. The relationship in the film became an important part for his fans. He also did another film known as The Mess You Leave Behind where he was filmed making out with another character in the shower. These two instances raised speculations among his fans on his sexuality.

Since he keeps his life private and a lot is not known about it, one cannot verify the issue of his sexuality and thus remain controversial.

7. He is into fashion

Aron Piper. Photo sourced from Aitana Valencia-Aitana Valencia

The actor has a good sense of style.  This can be attributed to the fact that he likes to express his personality through the outfits that he wears. This means that he s always seen with pieces of clothing that are unique to match his personality.

Furthermore, Arón Piper knows how to dress well in both casual and formal outfits which makes him a fashion enthusiast as he can pull off both styles well.

8. He is multilingual

An actor is a man of many talents as he is multilingual. Piper knows how to speak English, German and Spanish, a fact that is very interesting in that learning a new language is very hard and most people usually give up before they get the hang of it. However, this is not the case for Piper as he is fluent in the three languages.

Furthermore, his being multilingual is a plus for him in that he gets plenty of options in terms of auditioning for roles as he can play a character that speaks in any of the three languages.

9. He loves the art his fans draw for him

Arón Piper appreciates the art that his fans draw for him, a concept that makes his fans like him more. His taking a liking to the pictures that were painted or drawn by his followers makes it easy for followers to relate with him as they now see that he is someone who understands them and values them. His art appreciation is also seen in his social media activity as he has a strong social media presence with more than 8 million followers on his Instagram account.

10. He is a fan of Robert Downey Jr

Even though he is a star and blazing his trail, Piper looks up to Robert Downey Jr and considers him one of his favourite actors in the film industry. This is an interesting concept in that he recognises the talented people that came before him as Robert Downey has been in the filmmaking industry for more than forty years. Therefore, having a role model like him will enhance his career because he can approach him and learn the trade secrets.