Iago García decided to pursue acting after a trip to London at 18. Upon returning to Spain, he moved to the capital to study at the Royal School of Dramatic Art, and after graduating, he appeared in advertising and television. He’s worked on series like Aída, Siete Vidas, and Amar en tiempos revueltos.
He currently plays Olmo Mesía in The Secret of the Old Bridge. Want to know what he told us about adventure sports?
Yumping: Have you ever tried an extreme sport?
Iago García: No, not really, but I’m open to it—it’s always been intriguing.
Y: Which adventure sport would you like to try?
I.G.: I’m interested in many, but skydiving is top of my list.
Y: Which one would you never dare to try?
I.G.: Oddly enough, bungee jumping—even though it’s also a "height sport".
Y: Do you have any hobbies in your free time?
I.G.: Yes, when I have time, I unwind by doing things I love, like everyone else, I suppose.
Y: How do you usually get your adrenaline rush?
I.G.: I stick to more conventional sports. I do regular workouts at home: push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups to stay toned. And whenever possible, I play basketball, tennis, etc.
Y: Do you think people should try more adventure sports?
I.G.: Absolutely. It’s a great way to disconnect and stay fit. People should just do more sports in general.
Y: What’s the most exciting thing you’ve ever done?
I.G.: Making love (laughs). Believe it or not, acting is one of the most thrilling things I do daily... and then there are other stories that can’t be told (laughs).
Y: Land, sea, or air sports?
I.G.: Being Galician, if I had to choose... I’d pick the sea.
Y: Would you do extreme sports with friends or your partner?
I.G.: Whenever possible, with both.
Y: Which extreme sport would you use to surprise someone?
I.G.: Careful with that—once I tried to surprise my dad with a ride on a "Dragon Khan"-style rollercoaster, and he still brings it up... with resentment (laughs). And obviously, that wasn’t an extreme sport. It’s a very personal gift—choose wisely, or the surprise might backfire...
