Telemaco moved to Spain in 1991 to pursue a modeling career. He also performed as an exotic dancer and released a music CD, "Date Vida" ("Give Yourself Life"). Telemaco acted in some theater plays there, becoming popular among Spaniard play critics. While in Spain, he furthered his studies in drama and began preparing for a future Hollywood career by taking English classes. In 1992, he starred in a short film, "Sabria que Vendrias" ("I Knew you'd Come"), with Carmen Manzano as his co-star.