The actor Nikko Poncewho plays Paolo Guerrero In the Netflix series, “Contigo Capitán”, he was criticized by users on social networks, who complained that he does not physically resemble the Bahia footballer. The main argument against him is that the ‘Predator’ has Afro-Peruvian features, while the artist does not.
Faced with this situation, Ponce came out to defend himself in the Good Morning Peru program: “I am also Afro-descendant, Peruvians are mestizos. I am not going to say that I am the one or I am the one who should have interpreted it. There was a lot of criticism and comments, but that’s the actor’s job, to play characters they are not. I think the characterization is very well done.”
The 36-year-old actor also remembered members of his family: “My grandfather is from Chincha, my parents are one from Arequipa and the other from Lima, I have an Italian family, that is, there is a brutal mix. It’s something that doesn’t bother me.”
Nikko Ponce and her relationship with Paolo Guerrero
Nikko Ponce He pointed out that one of the most exciting experiences of participating in “Contigo Capitán” was having the opportunity to talk with Paolo Guerrero himself: “Paolo helped me in the characterization of his character, it was a long and difficult process. We had a very nice communication and we have achieved a very nice job”.
What is “Contigo captain” about?
The Netflix series, “With you captain”, consists of six chapters, deals with what he lived Paolo Guerrero after testing positive for cocaine in the anti-doping test that almost prevented him from participating with the Peruvian team in the 2018 World Cup in Russia. It narrates events of some matches that the team had to assume, the work and football life of the “Predator” and its family environment.
Who is who in the series “With you captain”?
- Nico Ponce plays Paolo Guerrero.
- Irene Eyzaguirre as Petronila Gonzales.
- Emilram Cossío is Edwin Oviedo.
- Mariano Sabato is Ricardo Gareca.
Where can I see “Contigo captain”?
The Peruvian series, directed by Javier Fuentes-León and Daniel Vega, can be seen via streaming exclusively on Netflix. At the moment, the fiction has 6 chapters in total.
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