Jesús Mosquera Bernal[1][2] (Spanish pronunciation: [xeˈsus mosˈkeɾa βeɾˈnal]; born 23 February 1993) is a Spanish ex-footballer turned actor,[3] best known for his portrayal of Hugo Beltrán in Toy Boy.

[5] He was in the youth academy of the Andalusian club, making a switch to the other side of Spain to join Athletic Bilbao at the age of 16.

He also went through Betis B and Antequera, his last clubs before quitting football and turning to acting.

[8] After being discovered at a gym in Málaga, Mosquera auditioned for a small role in his breakout show.

The producers saw in him a raw potential for stardom, which led him to being cast as the lead in Toy Boy instead of the bit part.