There are a number of television genres that have paid off huge over the last decade. One has been the rapidly rising reality craze, which continues to get crazier by the minute. It seems that American cannot get enough of other people’s misery and shame. Another type of show that is still rising in popularity and demand is shows with vampire-based story lines. One show that is definitely growing in popularity is Shadowhunters, and one of the show’s standout stars is Alberto Rosende, who plays Simon, a teen who, despite being turned, has maintained his good-guy demeanor on the show.
Rosende’s character has developed a loyal fanbase, but while they may love the role he plays, many of them are not aware of some of the behind the scenes facts. We decided to share some things about Alberto Rosende that most of his fans don’t know. So here goes.
1. He Loves Training In Order To Be In Shape For the Show
Do to the fact that Rosende’s character was a normal guy at the beginning of the show, there was a need to show the physical contrast between his human self and his new immortal self. He admits that making the physical transformation has taken a lot of hard work, but he has enjoyed it significantly. He loves the fact that his body is on an entirely different level before he started training for the show. It looks like Rosende has become a fitness junkie. What an addiction to have.
2. He Loves Doing His Own Stunts
I wonder how the International Stuntmen’s Associated feels about all of the up and coming stars who actually get a thrill out of doing their own stunts. Rosende is just one on a long list of new stars who do their own stunts, and he has completely embraced the idea. He admits that producers and network executive do have a limit of what they are willing to allow, so when a stunt is deemed too dangerous, a professional stunt man is brought in to get the job done.
3. His Current Diet Doesn’t Have Much Variety
Do to the demand to maintain absolutely fitness for the show, Rosende admits that he has to go by a very strict diet. The doesn’t need any fat Vampires showing up at the shoot. With this in mind, Rosende admits that he and Dom, often end up at the same restaurant every night because the restaurant served the meat and vegetables that they were allowed to eat. They also had good craft teams on set that made sure that they had the protein shakes they needed.
4. His Role Impacts His Playlist
Alberto admits that his role as Simon has heavily impacted the music that he listens to. His playlist has completely evolved. He reveals that he prefers to listen to music that Simon likes because it keeps in the right mindset to really get into character when it is time to shoot. He says you can learn a great deal about an individual simply by observing what music they listen to. Depending on the mood of his character, Alberto will alter what he listens to in order to fit the mood.
5. He Could Never Choose a Side on Twilight
When it came to choosing a side between Team Jacob and Team Edward in Twilight, Alberto just simply could not do it. He said that he spent a lot of time going back and forward because they each had the glowing moments throughout the series. He says that everyone started out on Team Edward because Jacob was just a skinny kid, but when he comes back all buffed up, thinks got heated. He says that at the end of the day, the fact that Bella loved Edward gave him the edge.
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