Money Heist’s The Profesor Aka Alvaro Morte Opens Up On Surviving Cancer: ‘I Thought I Was Going To Die’

Popular Spanish actor Alvaro Morte, who gained worldwide recognition with Netflix’s heist series ‘Money Heist’, is a cancer survivor. The actor is extremely appreciated for portraying the role of Sergio Marquina aka The Profesor in ‘Money Heist’ with utmost perfection. (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

The character portrayed by Alvaro in ‘Money Heist’ illustrates The Profesor as a survivor. Well, it seems that he is not only a survivor on-screen, but also fighter off-screen too. (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

Alvaro Morte aka The Profesor is a cancer survivor. The actor was diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his left thigh at the age of 33 back in 2011. Reportedly, the actor was told that he might die within 90 days. He underwent treatment for the same. (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

The ‘Money Heist’ actor did not reveal much details about his disease along the years. While giving an interview to Cocktail Magazine, he divulged into details of how he felt during this whole time of beating this deadly disease. (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

Alvaro Morte told the maagzine, “At first I thought I was going to die, that they were cutting off my leg … And nothing has happened.” (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

Alvaro added, “But at that time I was thinking: if I die in three months, can I do it in peace? Have I respected the people around me and who love me? Have I been faithful to my principles?” (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

Defining his process as ‘Lasted’, Alvaro Morte defeated cancer with his will to live his life. He further told the publication, “It has led me to enjoy the moment, smile every morning and that there is nothing that takes away my good humor.” (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

Alvaro Morte will be next seen featuring in a lead role in the 5th and final season of Netflix’s ‘Money Heist’ where he will reprise his role as Sergio Marquina aka The Profesor. (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)

The last and final part of ‘Money Heist’ will premiere in two volumes. The first volume will release on September 3, 2021, and the second volume will premiere on December 3, 2021. (Image courtesy - @alvaromorte/Instagram)