Quick Answer: Ludwika Paleta leads the Desire cast as Lucero, with José María Yazpik as Fernando and Óscar Casas as Matías. Leonardo Ortizgris plays Miguel, Matías Coronado plays Julián, and Pili Pascual plays Viviana in the Netflix thriller, also promoted under its Spanish title Deseo.
Desire cast and characters
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ludwika Paleta | Lucero |
| José María Yazpik | Fernando |
| Óscar Casas | Matías |
| Leonardo Ortizgris | Miguel |
| Matías Coronado | Julián |
| Pili Pascual | Viviana |
Ludwika Paleta as Lucero
Ludwika Paleta plays Lucero, the married lawyer at the centre of the story. Lucero appears to have a successful life and a stable family, but an affair with her daughter’s swim coach pulls that carefully controlled world toward collapse.
José María Yazpik as Fernando
José María Yazpik plays Fernando, one of the named characters in the film’s principal cast.
Óscar Casas as Matías
Óscar Casas plays Matías, the young swimming coach with whom Lucero begins an affair. Their relationship triggers the film’s central conflict.
Leonardo Ortizgris as Miguel
Leonardo Ortizgris plays Miguel.
Matías Coronado as Julián
Matías Coronado plays Julián.
Pili Pascual as Viviana
Pili Pascual plays Viviana. Netflix lists her as Pili Pascual, while the full credits list her as Pilar Pascual.
Desire supporting cast
- Ivana Salomón as Lucía
- Gabi Zamora as Malena
- Jaydy Michel as Sandra
- Giovani Florido as Licenciado Ávila
- Cedma Morales as Renata
- Ángel López-Silva as Cristian
- Luisa Fernanda Islas as Alma
Who directed Desire?
Teresa Simone directs Desire. Giulia Cardamone and Vanessa Miklos are credited as the writers.
Where to watch Desire
Desire arrives on Netflix India on July 17, 2026. Our Desire OTT release date guide has the official trailer, premise and India streaming details.
The film is also listed in our OTT releases this week in India roundup.
For the official title listing, visit Netflix India. The complete screen credits are available on the film’s IMDb credits page.
Desire cast FAQs
Who plays Lucero in Desire?
Ludwika Paleta plays Lucero, the married lawyer at the centre of the Netflix thriller.
Who plays Matías in Desire?
Óscar Casas plays Matías, the swimming coach whose affair with Lucero drives the story.
Who plays Fernando in Desire?
José María Yazpik plays Fernando.
Is Pili Pascual in Desire?
Yes. Pili Pascual appears as Viviana, and the full credits list her as Pilar Pascual.