Born on March 7, 1973 in San Fernando, Cadiz, Alejandro O'Dogherty Luy is an actor, humorist, musician and director of Spanish cinema of Irish origin. He has gained notoriety for giving life to Arturo Cañas Cañas in the series * Camera Café * de Telecinco, to municipal agent Alfredo Escobar, known as "Caracolo," in * Doctor Mateo *, and to Damian in * Olmos y Robles * de TVE.
With the birth name Ana Isabel Alonso Gómez, although today she is mainly recognized as Anabel Alonso, has been dedicated to the presentation of television programs, to humor and to the performance of the cinema, theatre, television and dubbing in Spain. Throughout his career he has accumulated several awards, including three Silver Photographs, and has been proposed in two opportunities for the Union of Actors and in two other to the Academy of the Sciences and Arts of the Television of Spain, consolidating itself as one of the best known faces Spanish cinema.
Born Juan Carlos Arroyo Urbina and known as Carlos Faemino, he works as a humorist and writer, integrating the comic duo Faemino and Cassado. He also serves as a graphic designer, illustrator, musician, painter and publicist.
Daniel Martínez Villadangos, who is often called Dani Martínez, works on Spanish television as a presenter, actor, imitator and comedian. He runs the talk show of humour Martinez and Brothers, broadcast by Four.
Francisco Martínez Soria, who adopted the artistic name Paco Martínez Soria, was dedicated to the performance and business management of the theatre in Spain.
Born as Ángel Javier Pozuelo Gómez and known on stage as Javier Cansado, he is a Spanish humorist and radio announcer who is part of the comic duo Faemino and Cassado.
Joaquín Reyes Cano is a multifaceted Spanish entertainer, recognized as an actor, draftsman, and comedian. Born in Albacete on August 16, 1974, he graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Castile-La Mancha in Cuenca. Early in his career, he co-created and co-directed the animation website Cartun.com, where he developed characters like Doctor Alce, Señor Pussy, and Super Ñoño, which later appeared on La hora chanante. He has two siblings, Victoria Reyes Cano and Jesús Reyes Cano. Reyes’s comedic journey gained significant momentum in 2001 through stand-up performances on Nuevos cómicos. In 2002, he formed the 'Trío de Albacete' with Ernesto Sevilla and Raúl Cimas, later joined by Pablo Chiapella. He served as a producer and director of La hora chanante from 2002 to 2006, a program known for its five seasons of sketches and featuring impersonations of celebrities like Mick Jagger, Barbra Streisand, Sara Montiel, and Michael Jackson. His character work often involved using the same voice for all characters and incorporating Manchegan phrases, alongside original characters like 'El Payaso' and 'Agnes'. Reyes also contributed to the program’s visual aspects, designing sets, creating animations, and producing the opening credits. Joaquín Reyes continues to be active in various media. He has appeared in numerous television shows including Camera Café (2005-), Museo Coconut where he played Onofre, Muchachada Nui (2007), and presented Nocheviejuna in 2007. He co-hosted A pelo with Raúl Cimas from 2006 to 2007 and contributed humor columns to El País. In 2017, Joaquín Reyes’s professional activities broadened to encompass a Netflix special titled *Joaquín Reyes Una y No Mas*, and he is presently the host of the television program *Cero en Historia*, alongside Silvia Abril, Raúl Cimas, Sara Escudero, and J.J. Vaquero. Ernesto Sevilla and he reunited for the television series *Capítulo 0* in 2018; his film credits now extend to *The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2* (2025), building upon previous roles in *Ghost Graduation* (2012) and *Animal Crisis* (2006).
Nicolás Fernández de Moratín was a Spanish writer and dramatist born in Madrid on July 20, 1737. His father hailed from Asturias. He received early education at La Granja (Segovia) and the Jesuit school in Calatayud before studying law at the University of Valladolid. Following his legal studies, he practiced law in Madrid and briefly served Queen Isabella of Farnese as a jewelry assistant. As a participant in the neoclassical literary movement, he belonged to the Tertulia de la Fonda de San Sebastián, a gathering where he encountered authors José Cadalso and Tomás de Iriarte. Moratín’s literary output was extensive, encompassing poetry, prose, and playwriting. He published El Poeta in 1764 and authored several significant works, including the comedy La Petimetra (1762), the tragedies Lucrecia (1763), Hormesinda (1770), and Guzmán el Bueno (1777). He also penned didactic poems such as La Diana o arte de la caza (1765) and a burlesque poem, Arte de las putas , which circulated in manuscript. His writings explored various themes, including societal norms and ethical formation; he conceived of theater as a school for ethical formation. Additionally, he wrote three pamphlets, Desengaños al teatro español , critiquing the Spanish classical theater. Beyond his dramatic works, Moratín engaged with other aspects of Spanish culture. He was a member of the Royal Economic Society of Friends of the Country in Madrid and the Roman Academy of the Arcadians, earning the nickname 'Flumisbo Thermodonciaco'. He demonstrated an interest in bullfighting, writing poems such as 'Fiesta de toros en Madrid' and dedicating Canción a Pedro Romero to the bullfighter Pedro Romero. From 1773, he held the chair of Poetics at the Imperial College of Madrid. Nicolás Fernández de Moratín died in Madrid on May 11, 1780. His son, Leandro Fernández de Moratín, subsequently edited and revised posthumous works by his father. He is also considered the initiator of recognized taurine poetry.
Óscar Terol Goicoechea is a Spanish humorist, actor, and writer. Born in San Sebastián, Guipúzcoa in 1969, he has built a notable career in the entertainment world in Spain. He began his journey as part of the comedic trio 'Los Lourviers' with Javier Merino and Lourdes Bedía. This group initially performed in the Basque Country before securing their first television program, '¿Qué pasa pues?', on ETB. Terol gained significant recognition through the ETB show 'Vaya semanita', where he worked as a presenter, actor, and screenwriter alongside his siblings Susana and Iñaki. The popularity of this program led to numerous appearances in zappings and YouTube videos. He briefly moved to Bainet Media to present a similar program on TVE, an action that caused controversy with ETB. However, his time at TVE with 'Made in China' proved unsuccessful, leading to a period of being ostracized before he returned to Euskal Telebista. His work extends beyond television; Terol has appeared as an actor in the telecomedy 'Allí abajo' since 2015, also contributing as a screenwriter for the show. He has written several humorous books with an acidic and lighthearted tone, including co-authored works like 'Todos nacemos vascos' (2005) and 'Ponga un vasco en su vida' (2006) with his siblings and Kike Díaz de Rada, and 'Técnicas de la mujer vasca para la doma y monta de maridos' in 2009. In 2025, he presented a 'negationist' chirigota at the Teatro Falla during the Cádiz Carnival, an event that faced boos and disapproval from the audience due to its perceived promotion of antivax views and conspiracy theories. He subsequently apologized for the incident, expressing regret for not adequately evaluating the content beforehand. Un enigma, mil certezas," slated for international distribution.
Pedro Reyes, a Spanish comedian, humorist, actor and television presenter, became notable for his surreal comedic style and for his partnership with Pablo Carbonell during the 1980s.
José Ángel Iglesias Sánchez, under the artistic name Pepe Iglesias "El Zorro," stood out as an Argentine humorist; although most of his career took place in Argentina, he spent periods residing in Chile and Spain.
Ignacio Fernández Sánchez, under the artistic name Tony Leblanc, developed his career as an actor, humorist, director, writer and composer of Pasodeles in Spain.
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Spain has a lively and varied comedy culture that can be found across stand-up, theatre, television, cinema and online entertainment. Spanish comedians perform in many different styles, from observational humour and storytelling to satire, sketch comedy and character-based performances.
GiggleTime's directory brings together Spanish comedians, stand-up performers, comedy actors, writers and other personalities connected to comedy and entertainment in Spain. Browse the profiles above to discover comedians from different generations and learn more about their careers and work.
Live comedy has a strong presence in Spain, with comedians performing in theatres, comedy clubs, bars, cultural venues and dedicated comedy events across the country.
The Spanish monólogo has become a particularly recognisable comedy format. These solo performances can combine stand-up, storytelling, observations about everyday life and personal experiences, often creating a direct and conversational relationship with the audience.
Madrid and Barcelona are major centres for live comedy, but Spanish comedians also perform regularly in cities and regions throughout the country. Touring shows and comedy festivals give performers opportunities to reach audiences far beyond their home cities.
Television has been an important part of the Spanish comedy scene for decades. Sketch shows, comedy series, talk shows, variety programmes and other entertainment formats have introduced comedians to large national audiences.
Many Spanish performers work across several areas of entertainment. A comedian may also be an actor, writer, television presenter or creator, moving between live performances and screen work throughout their career.
Television has also helped popularise recurring comic characters and sketches, giving some Spanish comedians a recognisable presence far beyond the live comedy circuit.
Comedy is an important part of Spanish cinema, with generations of actors, directors and writers contributing to the country's comedy film tradition.
Spanish comedy performers can also be found on the theatrical stage, where traditional comic theatre exists alongside contemporary stand-up and experimental forms of live performance. Some comedians combine scripted acting with improvisation, while others build their shows around storytelling and audience interaction.
The overlap between theatre, television, cinema and stand-up means that Spanish comedy includes performers with very different professional backgrounds and styles.
Spain's comedy scene is influenced by the country's regional and linguistic diversity. While Spanish-language comedy reaches audiences throughout the country, comedians also perform in languages including Catalan, Basque and Galician.
This creates distinct local comedy scenes alongside the broader Spanish comedy market. Barcelona, for example, has a particularly diverse comedy community, while Madrid is a major centre for Spanish-language television, theatre and stand-up.
Online platforms have added another dimension to this diversity, allowing comedians from different parts of Spain to build audiences through podcasts, YouTube, social media and streaming services.
Looking for Spanish comedians, Spanish stand-up comedians or comedy performers from Spain? Explore the GiggleTime directory above to discover comedians working across live comedy, television, film and theatre.
Use the search feature to find a particular comedian or browse the profiles to discover new names. Individual profiles may include biographical information, career details, performances, photographs and other interesting facts.
Whether you're interested in Spanish stand-up comedy, comedy monólogos, Spanish comedy actors, television comedians or famous comedians from Spain, GiggleTime makes it easy to explore the people behind Spanish comedy.
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