2022 Rewind: 'Elite' Newcomer André Lamoglia Talks Steamy Scenes and Prosthetics

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There's a handsome new face on the fifth season of "Elite," the hit Netflix series from Spain that follows three students who attend a top preparatory school attended by the country's elite. It has over its previous seasons, developed LGBTQ storylines, exploring how coming out can be from individuals from different social and economic backgrounds.

Arriving at the school, La Encina, is Brazilian actor André Lamoglia who plays Iván, the son of a popular football star with some secrets of his own. "Iván quickly grows close to Patrick (Manu Rios) but, in spite of their chemistry, he insists that he's straight. Meanwhile, he also has a thing for Patrick's sister Ari (Carla Díaz)," reported the website Pop Buzz.

But after some longing glances in the shower, Iván admits to being attracted to Patrick and they have an intimate scene together that Lamoglia discussed with the Spanish website Hugo Gloss.

Before shooting the steamy scene, Lamoglia admitted he was nervous. "It was much more relaxed than I imagined. We have a whole preparation for that. At the time of these scenes, the team is all reduced on the set, at that moment there are only those that need to be there."

He added that he didn't remove all his clothes in front of the cameras. "I'll leave it to your imagination! (laughs) Just kidding. It was the first time I had do some kind of scene with a little more intimacy. I didn't do any scenes completely naked, because as much as it was a sex scene, or something more intimate, we had a protection, a sex cover. They call it a thong here. Or some sock, something like that. The crew is all set up for that kind of scene, so I felt particularly comfortable when I had do these scenes."

He also explained a distinction between himself and the character. "I also feel that, as an actor, I'm a little protected by the character, because Iván is there, not André Lamoglia. So I'm standing there defending the character and what the script asks of me."

He told GQ Brazil that he got along great with co-star Manu Ríos, saying they have "a certain intimacy, a certain chemistry."

Chatting to Esquire Spain in the video interview, about whether it's true that he uses any props in his underwear to make his equipment look any bigger, André said: "Lies, lies, lies. Everything is mine. All mine." When asked if he has a body double for his nude scenes, André said: "The truth is no. I didn't even think to ask for it."

Not much is known about the private life of the 24-year-old, according to Pop Buzz. He is "best known for his roles on Disney Channel Brazil. He got his start playing Rafael Santos Moreira in the beloved children's show 'Juacas,' and he's since played Luan in Bia where he even sings on the soundtrack. [Disney Channel Brazil]."

Check out these pics from André Lamoglia's IG account: