Jorge Porras is a Spanish actor born in Málaga with a great passion for cinema. Since childhood, he showed a passion for art, excelling in drawing and acting in plays both at school and with childhood friends. Together, they performed in the gardens of the housing development or in assembly halls where residents of the area would come to watch their children perform. Additionally, from an early age, Jorge dedicated himself to writing and telling stories, especially those related to epic fantasy. This passion led him to publish his first novel “La Profecía de Mikvar: el retorno arakán” in 2016, which was published by the editorial Círculo Rojo. He also enjoyed reading comics aloud, imitating the voices of the main characters, whether while reading them or even playing with action figures, demonstrating an innate talent for voice dubbing. He drew so well that he often displayed his creations on the back of paper tablecloths in restaurants, receiving praise from the owners for his fantastic drawings. Additionally, he has always been skilled at singing; he has a good ear and even stood out among the last 1,500 contestants in a famous music reality show, competing against more than 75,000 participants.
Although his studies initially focused on computer science and business administration and finance, Jorge always maintained his love for cinema. In 2015, he began his training in this field, initially with the intention of making short films, but his passion led him to continue in the world of cinema, television, and advertising, building a long career.
His training in acting began under the guidance of prominent professionals such as director and producer Ezekiel Montes at the Málaga Film School, actor and producer Francisco Conde at 32 Historias Film School, and actress Virginia Nölting at the Málaga Theater and Film School. Additionally, Jorge has continued his training over the years with various masterclasses and intensive courses in directing and acting.
His distinctive profile has made him a sought-after face for portraying a wide range of characters in various audiovisual productions made in Andalusia, the rest of Spain, and internationally. He has attended training sessions and masterclasses with renowned professionals in the field such as Macarena Astorga, Guillermo del Toro, and Antonio Dechent, among others.
Throughout his professional career, Jorge Porras has appeared in about twenty feature films, television series, and short films. He has participated in productions such as “Toy Boy” (Netflix), “The Crown” (Netflix), “Kosta The paradise” (Orange), “La chica de nieve” (Netflix), and “Urban. La vida es nuestra” (Prime Video). He has also been involved in independent film projects such as the movie “Akemarropa”, directed by F.J Arranz, which was screened at the Málaga Film Festival, and the movie “El Culpable”, of which he is co-writer, co-director, actor, and producer, with several official selections at film festivals and airing on Amazon Prime in the United States and the United Kingdom; The TV series “La conexión Tarifa”, directed by Ezequiel Comesaña and produced by Stephen Day; the fan film “Ivy”, based on the origins of one of the most mythical villains in the DC Comics universe; and the short films “El número de Dios” and “Guajira, Elizondo y la muerte”, projects that have also received several selections and nominations during their journey through various film festivals. Additionally, he is involved in the feature film “Tienes 24 horas”, which is starting its journey in festivals. The trailer for the movie “El Culpable: Redención”, of which he is the screenwriter, director, and actor, was selected for presentation and screening at the last Málaga Film Festival, and is currently in the development phase and seeking financing.
Throughout his career, he has shared the stage with renowned actors such as Antonio Dechent, Juanma Lara, Pedro Casablanc, Cristina Castaño, María Pedraza, Miriam Díaz Aroca, Fran Perea, Julián Villagrán, Cecilia Freire, among others.
For Jorge, each project represents an opportunity for learning, both from his colleagues in front of the camera and from the professionals working behind it. He believes that teamwork is fundamental in the film industry and is enthusiastic and grateful for each new shoot.
Jorge Porras is a firm believer in effort and sacrifice as keys to success, and is always motivated by the idea that the best is yet to come in his artistic career.
