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My Take
There's an understated appeal to Matias Varela that I keep coming back to. A Stockholm-born actor with Latin roots, he carries a striking, shadowed face that suits morally complicated parts. Nordic actors often get typecast as quiet and introspective, but Varela has the range to swing from menacing antagonists to layered, sympathetic men. His resume here is sparse on accolades, yet he's the sort of dependable craftsman who builds presence steadily across European productions. I have real respect for actors like him: the ones who tighten the supporting roles and, in doing so, hold an entire film together.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Matias Varela
- Name (Japanese)
- マティアス・ヴァレラ
- Reading
- まてぃあす・ゔぁれら
- Born
- November 1, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
- Origin
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matias%20Varela
Frequently asked questions
When was Matias Varela born?
Born November 1, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Matias Varela from?
Matias Varela is from Stockholm, Sweden.
What does Matias Varela do?
Matias Varela works as actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.