Pedro Manuel Ortiz DomÃÂnguez (born 17 April 1963), best known by his stage name of Pedro Casablanc, is a Moroccan-born actor known for his many stage, film and television performances in Spain.
Pedro Manuel Ortiz DomÃÂnguez was born in Casablanca, Morocco, on 17 April 1963. Son to Andalusian parents, he earned a licentiate degree in Fine Arts from the University of Seville. He trained his acting chops at the Centro Andaluz de Teatro (CAT), later moving to the Teatro de la AbadÃÂa in Madrid.
His screen career took off in his 30s, landing early roles in films such as My Soul Brother (1993) and Running Out of Time (1994). His first major success in television was his portrayal of El Ruso in the series PolicÃÂas.