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Courtesy of NetflixPrince Harry and Meghan Markle They are the executive producers of Netflix's latest sports series, titled PoloBut do they appear on the show?
The answer is yes, as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a brief appearance. Harry I traveled to Wellington, Floridal Centipale Polo CupAnnual charity polo match. He and a close friend Nacho Figueras (who features prominently on the show as a legendary polo player) was filmed competing in the charity match, and Meghan There to award the winner. Harry and his team Royal Salute Sentebale won the tournament.
Sentebale is Harry's non-profit organization that raises money for vulnerable communities in Africa. The organization's senior leadership was flown to South Africa in December 2024 where viewers watched the charity event on Polo, which premiered that same month.
“This charity event happened by chance in Wellington this year. It was a perfect coincidence that it all happened Milos Balak He said Us Weekly Exclusively. “I'm really glad we were able to showcase this event because Nacho was a major part “For this entire project from day one.”
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Many of the athletes involved in polo had the opportunity to play against the Duke of Sussex in the Sentebale match. And for those new to the world of polo, keep scrolling to find out which of the sport's biggest stars will appear in the Netflix show:
Adolfo Cambiaso
Adolfo Cambiaso
Courtesy of NetflixThe polo legend has been called one of the greatest polo players of all time. At 50 years old, the athlete has already built a resume when it comes to victories in the sport. However, he was shown competing against his son at the 2024 US Open to see which Cambiasso would come out on top.
“Cambiasso’s story naturally stands out as an anomaly in sports in general,” said showrunner Balach. we. “To have a father and son competing against each other across the generations. … It's actually unheard of in the polo world. Fathers and sons and mothers and daughters will play together and against each other. I don't know of any other sport where that's possible.”
Boruto Cambiasu
Boruto Cambiasu
Courtesy of NetflixRising hero, Boruto, follows in his father's footsteps to become a champion polo player. At 19 years old, he is already highly regarded as a player.
“Seeing Adolfo and Boruto Cambiasso play – as the two greatest players to ever play the sport – against each other and bond the way they do as father and son, was really special,” Palat said. “Really a no-brainer about what happens on the show.”
Louis Devalex
Louis Devalex
Courtesy of NetflixDevaleix is somewhat of a newcomer to the world of polo, having taken up the sport at the age of 40 after growing up as a golfer. He is married to Pamela Flanagan Divalex (Bachelor's alum Kelly FlanaganSister), the show follows the couple as they prepare to welcome their first child.
Balat said we That Devaleix's story is one that viewers can “stick to” even if they have no interest in “horses or sports” because it truly showcases “a husband and wife dealing with pregnancy and the stresses and joys it brings.”
Prince Harry's long-time friend Nacho Figueras provides a rare look into their close relationship. Figueras, 47, told Hello! “We stay in touch a lot, and it's amazing to be able to have a friendship that feels like, even though sometimes we're not together, we're always together.” In the Sentebale Polo Cup. “At least in (…)
Timmy Dutta
Timmy Dutta
Courtesy of NetflixAnother father-son story, The Dutta Family features polo team sponsor Tim Dutta and his 22-year-old player son Timmy.
“These were people who had a lot to share, and were willing to share it,” Palat said we About the family aspects of the show.
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Christos “Kiko” Magrini
Courtesy of NetflixMagrini is also one of the rising players who is followed throughout the series. Along with his time on the polo field as an 18-year-old, viewers will also get to see the athlete balance his personal relationships.
