Hailing from Noia in Galicia, Rey turned a lifelong enthusiasm for comic books into a professional acting path, first appearing on stage in 2001 with the play Ubú rey. After his television debut in the 2005 series Al filo de la ley, where he portrayed Darío, he entered cinema with the 2008 feature 8 Dates. Though initially cast in supporting parts, his visibility grew through roles in the drama Ve…