Julián Román

Julián Román is a Colombian actor who plays twins José Arcadio Segundo and Aureliano Segundo in One Hundred Years of Solitude.

Biography

A long screen and stage career prepares Román for a technically demanding double role in the later Buendía generations.

Part Two arrived on August 5, 2026, with Román distinguishing two brothers who share a face but not a destiny.

Known for

One Hundred Years of Solitude

Román plays the twin brothers José Arcadio Segundo and Aureliano Segundo.[1][2]

Career highlights

  1. Dual Role

    He plays both Buendía twins

    Román portrays José Arcadio Segundo and Aureliano Segundo in Part Two.[2][1]

  2. August Date

    Part Two arrived on August 5, 2026

    The new episodes move Netflix's adaptation into the family's later generations.[7][2]

  3. Career Depth

    His Colombian screen career spans decades

    Proimágenes records extensive film and television work alongside theatre.[3][6]

  4. Actor Family

    He grew up around acting

    Román has discussed learning the profession while accompanying his actor father to work.[8]

  5. Technical Challenge

    The role requires two distinct brothers

    The casting asks one actor to separate José Arcadio Segundo from Aureliano Segundo within shared scenes and family history.[2][6]

Good to know

He is a Colombian actor

Proimágenes Colombia profiles his national screen career.[3]

Born in Bogotá in 1976

Julián Román was born in Bogotá on November 23, 1976.[4][5]