Manu Rios: 14 facts about the Elite actor you need to know

1. Who is Manu Rios?

Manu Rios, born Manu Rios Fernandez, is best known for his role in Elite on Netflix but he's also a social media icon. Get to know the rising star and what he’s been in here. [Stefania D'Alessandro/Getty Images]

2. How old is Manu Rios?

Manu Rios is 24 years old. He was born in 1998 and his birthday is December 17. As for his zodiac sign, Manu is a Sagittarius. [@manurios via Instagram]

3. How tall is Manu Rios?

According to his IMDb profile, Manu Rios is 5 feet 11 3/4 inches tall. That makes him around 1.82 m, if you were wondering. [@manurios via Instagram]

4. Where is Manu Rios from? Is he Spanish?

Manu Rios is Spanish. He was born in Calzada, Calatrava in Spain and grew up there. He still lives in the country but works all around the world as an actor, singer and a model. [@manurios via Instagram]

5. Who plays Patrick in Elite?

Manu Rios is the actor who plays Patrick in Elite on Netflix. Patrick is a new student who joins Las Encinas in season 4. He quickly catches the eyes of Omar and Ander and enters a polyamorous relationship with them. He later has a relationship with Iván. This is Manu’s first time acting in a Netflix series. Sadly, he will not be returning for season 7. [Netflix]

6. Does Manu Rios play a gay character in Elite?

Manu Rios stars as Patrick in Elite and Patrick is gay. In season 4, he is part of a same-sex throuple with Ander and Omar and he then goes on to date Iván. Manu has never publicly labeled his own sexuality but he does use his platform to call out homophobic language. In 2017, he tweeted: "people who use "gay" as an insult are so sad lol”. [Netflix]

7. Will Manu Rios be in Elite season 7? Has he left the show?

It's bad news for fans of Patrick – Manu Rios will not be returning as the character in the seventh season of Elite. Season 6 ends with Patrick leaving Las Encinas along with his sisters Ari and Mencía and moving far away. In December 2022, he confirmed the bittersweet news with Fotogramas: “I believe that everything that begins has its end." [Netflix]

8. What movies and TV shows has Manu Rios been in?

Before acting in Elite, Manu appeared in Pepe’s Beach Bar as Mauri in 2014. He also first rose to fame taking part in various Spanish talent shows including Tú Sí Que Vales and Cántame Cómo Pasó. in 2023, he played the role of 'Singer' in Pedro Almodóvar's short film, Strange Way of Life, alongside Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal. He also played Eneko in the Netflix miniseries Muted. [Netflix]

9. Manu Rios is a singer and he often posts covers on YouTube

Manu Rios is best known for being a singer in Spain. From the age of 13, he’s posted covers on YouTube of stars including One Direction, Rihanna and Adele. He is yet to release any original music of his own but we imagine that it’s only a matter of time before he does. He has over one million subscribers on YouTube and is often called the Spanish Justin Bieber. [Manu Rios via YouTube]

10. Manu Rios is a model as well as an actor and singer

Manu Rios is signed to Next Models. He often appears in magazine shoots and campaigns alongside his acting and singing work. [@manurios via Instagram]

11. Who is Manu Rios dating?

Manu Rios currently appears to be single. However, he could be dating someone in private. [@manurios via Instagram]

12. What is Manu Rios' net worth?

According to various sources, Manu Rios has a net worth of roughly $500,000. Net worths are notoriously difficult to work out though so take this figure with a pinch of salt. [@manurios via Instagram]

13. Is Manu Rios on Instagram?

Yes. Manu Rios on Instagram. His username is @manurios and he often shares selfies, behind the scenes glimpses of his work and snaps from photoshoots. He currently has 11 million followers on the platform [@manurios via Instagram]

14. Is Manu Rios on Twitter?

Manu Rios has a popular Twitter account. You can follow him via @manuriosfdez. He regularly tweets about his thoughts and favourite things in Spanish and English. He also interacts with fans on the platform. [@manurios via Instagram]

15. Is Manu Rios on TikTok?

Manu Rios is all over TikTok account. His username is @manurios and he has over 2.9 million followers thanks to his singing and dancing videos. [@manurios via TikTok]