Actor Culpa Mia or My Fault, Gabriel Guevara has been arrested on allegations of sexual harassment in France. Ironically, the actor, known for his role as Nick in the Spanish film, was about to receive an award from Filming Italy.
Gabriel Guevara was also reportedly apprehended at the Venice Film Festival. Let’s take a closer look at the full article!
Gabriel Guevara Arrested
Spanish actor Gabriel Guevara has been arrested at the Venice Film Festival. Gabriel’s arrest was carried out based on an international warrant regarding allegations of sexual harassment in France, as reported by the Hollywood Reporter.
The Venice police confirmed Gabriel Guevara’s arrest, initially reported by the Venice daily, La Nuova.
The appellate court will decide on his case before extradition proceedings begin. No further details regarding the assault or arrest have been provided at this time.
Gabriel Guevara was taken into custody by the Italian state police in Venice on Saturday, September 2, 2023.
Award Presentation Canceled
Ironically, Gabriel Guevara was set to receive the award for Best Young Actor from Filming Italy on Sunday, September 3.
Upon hearing about Gabriel Guevara’s arrest, Filming Italy canceled the award presentation. Filming Italy stated that this cancellation is a precautionary measure while awaiting the outcome of his case.
“Stating that the presence of Spanish actor #GabrielGuevara in #Venice, who was recently reported by several news outlets to have been detained, is unrelated to any activities or productions of the 80th Venice International Film Festival,” Filming Italy expressed on their X official account.
Gabriel Guevara’s popularity skyrocketed in Europe in 2018 when he portrayed Cristian Miralles Haro in the first season of Skam Spain, a local adaptation of the famous teen drama franchise, and in his leading role in the film My Fault.
In the film My Fault or Culpa Mia, Gabriel Guevara played the role of Nick. Nick is drawn to his stepbrother Noah (Nicole Wallace), leading to their involvement in a forbidden romantic relationship.