Serbian actor Darko Peric, renowned for his portrayal of Mirko Dragić, also known as “Helsinki” in Money Heist, was queried about the recent controversy surrounding the match between Real Madrid and Almería over the weekend
The buzz in Spain revolves around the tumultuous encounter between Real Madrid and Almería, where contentious decisions seemingly favored the LaLiga giants, leading to a 3-2 comeback victory after initially trailing 2-0.
Money Heist actor Darko Peric comments on the horrific refeering during Real Madrid vs Almeria
❗Darko Peric (Netflix's Money Heist actor): "I wasn't called for the Bernabeu robbery against Almeria!" pic.twitter.com/GJafxmX6Mt
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) January 22, 2024
This outcome kept Real Madrid in the title race, just one point behind the surprising Girona. With one game in hand, Real Madrid could potentially seize the top spot over the upcoming weekend, having secured a four-game winning streak.
Nonetheless, the refereeing decisions against Almería resonated as a major talking point in Spanish football, with even Xavi expressing concerns about perceived favoritism towards Real Madrid.
When asked about the incident humorously referred to as the “robbery at the Santiago Bernabéu,” Darko Peric provided a light-hearted response to a Mundo Deportivo reporter.
The 46-year-old actor quipped, “I wasn’t called,” playfully distancing himself from being involved in the alleged “robbery.” Peric added, “I heard something happened, but I wasn’t called,” accompanied by laughter.
Darko Peric achieved global recognition for his role in Money Heist, a Spanish heist series drawing inspiration from films like Inside Man and Dog Day Afternoon.
Although the show initially did not garner widespread success in Spain, it later attained cult status after streaming on Netflix. Money Heist comprises three seasons, with a spinoff focusing on the character Berlin, portrayed by Pedro Alonso.
« 𝗜𝗹𝘀 𝗻𝗲 𝗺'𝗼𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗲́ 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝘂 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗹𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮. »
Darko Peric, "Helsinki" dans la Casa de Papel, répond en plaisantant à une question sur l'arbitrage Real Madrid-Almeria.
🎙️ @mundodeportivo pic.twitter.com/ms9wEIkMvj
— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) January 23, 2024
Darko Perić, a Serbian actor born on March 25, 1977, gained widespread recognition in the acclaimed Spanish crime thriller series La Casa de Papel aka Money Heist.
Hailing from Kladovo, Perić’s artistic inclination emerged early in his life. At the age of six, he made his debut on stage, singing “Guantanamera” at the invitation of a Cuban singer. This initial exposure ignited his passion for performance, leading him to actively participate in school plays.
In 1991, the onset of the Yugoslav Wars disrupted his plans to attend animation school in Zagreb. Redirected by his parents, he embarked on a journey to become a doctor, enrolling in veterinary school in Bucharest, Romania.
In Romania, Perić’s encounter with fellow students at the Romanian Film Academy rekindled his love for cinema and theater. While pursuing his medical studies, he engaged in acting, participating in short films.