The rising star of the film industry, Matías Recalt, has been the centre of conjecture regarding his sexual orientation, with some questioning if the actor identifies as gay. Matías Recalt, who has been rapidly making his mark in the cinematic world with his riveting performance as Roberto Canessa in the Netflix film, Society of the Snow, has been the subject of such speculation.
The film, directed by J.A. Bayona, is a historical thriller that unveils the chilling real-life narrative of 16 individuals who endured 72 torturous days in the Andes Mountains, following the 1972 plane crash involving a Uruguayan rugby team. Matías Recalt’s portrayal of Canessa, a 19-year-old medical student who emerged as a leader and a hero during this ordeal, has been met with high praise from critics and audiences alike.
However, the actor’s burgeoning fame has sparked curiosity about his personal life, background, and more specifically, his sexual orientation. This curiosity has only intensified as Recalt continues to captivate audiences with his impressive acting skills.
Matías Recalt has not publicly discussed his sexual orientation, leaving it unclear whether he identifies as gay, straight, bisexual, or otherwise. Despite this, some fans have hypothesised that the actor may be gay, drawing on his social media posts and his apparent chemistry with his co-star Enzo Vogrincic, who plays Numa Turcatti in Society of the Snow.
The actor duo has posted numerous photos and videos on their social media platforms, where they can be seen hanging out together, sharing jokes, and displaying affection. One such post by Recalt included the caption, “I love you @enzovogrincic. You are my brother, my friend, and my partner in crime.” He referred to Vogrincic as “my soulmate” in another post. However, these posts could also signify a close friendship and professional admiration, rather than a romantic relationship.
Having spent months filming in the harsh conditions of the Andes together, Recalt and Vogrincic have expressed mutual respect and gratitude during interviews. Recalt has also lauded Bayona for his support and guidance as a director, stating that he gleaned a lot from him and felt part of a family on set.
On the romantic front, Matías Recalt is involved with Malena Sánchez, an Argentine model and actress. The couple confirmed their relationship in January 2024, during the Madrid premiere of Society of the Snow. Photographs of them sharing intimate moments have been posted on their Instagram handles, with Recalt captioning one such post, “You are my everything @malenasanchezok”.
Sánchez, who has made a name for herself with roles in Argentine TV shows like El Marginal and La Leona and modelling assignments for brands like Adidas and Levi’s, met Recalt in 2023 when they both auditioned for a Netflix project in Buenos Aires. The duo hit it off immediately and started dating soon after.
Despite the physical distance between them, with Recalt residing in Spain and Sánchez in Argentina, the couple has managed to regularly visit each other and support one another’s careers.
While Recalt has also been associated with Juan Pablo Raba, his Society of the Snow co-star. However, Raba has been married to Colombian actress Mónica Fonseca since 2011 and is a devoted family man with two children, reaffirming Recalt’s close relationships as being rooted in friendship and professional collaboration rather than romantic involvement.
