Overview

• In a new interview with Diario Expreso, the Peruvian actor explains for the first time how the romance started.
• Thorsen says Castillo first wrote to him because her father was seriously ill, which led to ongoing messages.
• Their virtual exchanges turned into an in-person meeting where he felt an immediate attraction.
• He notes he had assumed he would not date again after his cancer diagnosis because he needed to focus on his health.
• Thorsen characterizes his illness as transformative, calling it a gift that led to “the most beautiful love” of his life.