- He returns with a new look for "Los Querendones"
- The actor plays Valentín in Venevisión's newest
story;
original screenplay by Carlos Pérez
In addition to having a distinguished international career, one of the men most
widely accepted by the Venezuelan public is back on the small screen as part of
the cast of Venevisión's newest telenovela, "Los Querendones".
We're talking about Miguel de León, who defines Carlos
Pérez's new original drama as a great story because it, "manages to
combine several elements with an exact mixture of comedy and drama.
Furthermore, it's a work that very much adapts itself to actual latin
preferences because people no longer want to solely identify with the drama; they
also want the everyday witticism and humor. The story has several characters
who manage a well-woven comical aspect," he said.
Anxious about the arrival of your baby?
Of course. For me, the family is most important. Within two months, my
first daughter, who I'm thinking of naming Isabella, will be born. The
greatest achievement of my life will be in becoming a father, a dream come true.
Ever since I can remember, I've wanted to be a dad but the opportunity
never arose. Now life has decided that I do have the necessary time and
that the moment is right.
What can you tell us about your character?
He's a lawyer named Valentín. A mature, serious, friendly, cordial,
and generous man who is on a constant quest for emotional stability because
he recently divorced and he longs to remake his life.
Is Valentín the typical character you're used to
playing or does he perhaps represent something new? Does he have anything
special?
Well, beginning with his appearance, this role is different from my previous
roles; and regarding his personality, it too is different. He's
a man who's more moderate, more in control... emotionally speaking. I've
usually played roles that go to the extreme in generosity or manipulation,
to the extreme in violence or bitterness. Whereas this character is very
balanced and that pleases me.
Between the theater and television, you've leaned a bit
more towards the latter. Is there a reason for that choice?
Basically because I've had major work opportunities on television. I feel
all the different medias are necessary. Each one has its magic, its
effect. I usually don't complicate my life by doing theater and
television at the same time. I prefer to dedicate myself completely to
only one project [at a time].
What is Miguel de León's major goal?
Beyond always having a job and especially the health to be able to do it,
I'm not a man who sets goals for himself when it comes to working as an
actor. I'm not among those who dream of Hollywood. For me, it's
enough to have situated myself as an actor in Venezuela and in Mexico.
Of all the dramas you've participated in, which one marked
you as an actor? Which one do you recall with a great deal of
nostalgia?
All the dramas I've worked in have meant something important in my life. I
remember the novelas I started my career with, such as "Fabiola" and "Caribe".
The latter one provided me with an opportunity to be a leading actor.
Other stories have left me with a good aftertaste when it comes to the
character; for example "Como Tú Ninguna", "La Usurpadora" (which opened
the doors for me in Mexico), and "Carita de Ángel". I also recall my
first leading role in Venevisión with "María Celeste"; while the
telenovela "Sabor a Tí" marked my return to my homeland.
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