David Villanueva was born on September 5, 1978 in Spain. Growing up, he showed a passion for the performing arts and knew from a young age that he wanted to pursue a career in acting. His parents were supportive of his dreams and encouraged him to follow his passions.
After completing his education, Villanueva decided to further hone his craft and trained for five years to be a performer. Two of those years were spent at the Center for Performing Arts in Seville, where he studied contemporary dance, ballet, clown, jazz, singing, and acting. His dedication and hard work paid off when he landed his first major role on This is War, a Peruvian competitive reality show that catapulted him to fame.
Since his breakout role on This is War, Villanueva has become a household name in Peru, starring in a number of successful telenovelas such as Colorina and My Three Marias. His talent and charisma have garnered him a dedicated fan base, with over 180,000 followers on Instagram and more than 70,000 followers on Twitter.
Despite his success in Peru, Villanueva remains grounded and values time spent with his family. His parents visited him in Peru to celebrate New Year's Eve in 2018, a special occasion that they marked by celebrating at both Peruvian and Spanish midnight.
In addition to his telenovela roles, Villanueva has also appeared alongside Guillermo Blanco and Yuri Canseco in Colorina, further solidifying his status as a leading actor in the Peruvian entertainment industry.
David Villanueva's dedication to his craft, combined with his natural talent and down-to-earth personality, have endeared him to fans both in Peru and beyond. With a promising career ahead of him, he continues to captivate audiences with his on-screen presence and versatility as an actor.