Who is the actor who plays Eric as a child in ‘The Secret of the River’? Amazed at his talent

In recent weeks, “The Secret of the River” has been placed in the top 10 of Netflix, and its popularity has caused curiosity about the young man who played Erik in his childhood version, which left everyone shocked.

Mauro Guzmán, the actor who plays Erik, is also a singer

The role was played by Mauro Guzmán, a 12-year-old Mexican actor and singer. Mauro started his career on the reality show ‘La Voz Kids’ in 2021, where he impressed the judges with his voice. Although he didn’t win, his career took off and he starred in projects like ‘Vaselina’ and ‘Escuela de Rock, el musical’.

In 2023, Mauro landed the lead role in ‘The Secret of the River’, a series originally titled ‘Para siempre’. On his Instagram account, @mauroguzmanoficial, he shares behind-the-scenes images and moments with the actors who became his friends, such as Frida Cruz and Diego Calva, who plays the adult version of Eric.

“The Secret of the River” is not Mauro Guzmán’s first work as an actor

Although his work on the Netflix series could be considered his acting debut, Mauro had already appeared in short films, TV commercials and even the music video for the group Intocable, “No se Volver a Repeat”.

Despite his success as an actor, Mauro remains committed to his passion for music, creating content for his YouTube channel, which already has almost a thousand subscribers.

Finally, his talent has not gone unnoticed and many viewers are already expecting him to be a figure to follow in future projects. In interviews, the producers and cast have acknowledged his dedication and professionalism on set, stressing that despite being new to the industry, he works at the level of more experienced actors.

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