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Born in Spain · Nationality Spanish — Film / television / popular culture / image rights
Documented profile covering 2 controversies, including “2021: Morte denounces unauthorised commercial exploitation of the Professor's image by impersonator and brands” and “2019–2020: the Professor criticised for behaviour considered sexist and controlling in Money Heist”.
Profile No. 1724 · Updated on 12 October 2026
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2021-12
Asked about a Peruvian impersonator appearing in an advertisement using the Professor's appearance, Morte said that he, Netflix and the team had repeatedly requested that such commercial use stop. He said he had turned down similar campaigns to protect the character's identity.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
2019-2020
Critics accused the Professor, played by Morte, of controlling, manipulative and sexist behaviour towards Raquel/Lisbon and, more broadly, criticised certain sexist choices in the series. The character became a symbol of the debate over romanticising morally problematic antiheroes.
Last verified: 13 September 2026
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