Mario Casas, the renowned Spanish actor, has shared some significant personal changes during his recent appearance on the popular show El Hormiguero.
While promoting his upcoming film, El Secreto del Orfebre, which is set to premiere on February 28, Casas revealed he has made the bold decision to quit alcohol and smoking. "Dejé el alcohol hace un tiempo y llevo un mes y medio sin fumar. No le estoy dando de comer al monstruo," he disclosed during the interview, emphasizing how these choices have dramatically transformed his life.
Reflecting on the impact of his sobriety, Casas noted, "Me ha cambiado todo. Tu manera de ver la vida cambia por completo socialmente, personalmente, cómo come, cómo piensas. Es así." He elaborated on the challenge of social interactions, highlighting how drinking often acts as the social lubricant among friends.
Carving out time for fitness has become central to his new routine, which he describes as caring for himself: "Para mí el deporte es como comer. Es cuidarme. Dejar los vicios atrás, hacer deporte, cuidarte, intentar descansar. Te cambia la vida. Ya no salgo de fiesta," he added, pinpointing the importance of health and wellness post-sobriety.
During his candid conversation with Pablo Motos, the host of El Hormiguero, Casas also touched on his experience reuniting with Michelle Jenner, his co-star from the TV series Los Hombres de Paco. After years apart, their collaboration on El Secreto del Orfebre allowed them to rekindle their friendship. "Nos conocíamos de hacer castings para anuncios en Barcelona... somos unos afortunados porque seguimos trabajando como actores y me encanta encontrármela," Casas recalled, expressing joy over their reunion.
Looking back, he also reminisced about his earlier film influences, particularly expressing interest in reviving his role from Tres metros sobre el cielo with enthusiasm: "Me encantaría hacer la tercera parte de Tres metros sobre el cielo. Es una película que ha envejecido muy bien. Yo la reivindico," he stated, underlining the film's lasting impact on his career.
Throughout the segment, Casas reflected on how the changes he has implemented have not only reshaped his lifestyle but also how he perceives the world around him. His candid remarks have inspired many of his fans and followers, drawing attention to the strong correlation between personal health and happiness.
Following his heartfelt narratives about sobriety, friendship, and the industry, the actor remains open about his experiences, encouraging others to reflect on their own relationships with substances and their occupations.
To learn more about Mario Casas's insights, listeners can catch the full interview on various podcast platforms including Amazon Music, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, and Spotify, among others. The episode is part of the broader discussion series Mi vida en películas, where actors reflect on their journeys, experiences, and the evolution of film over the years.