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Andreu Buenafuente

Andreu Buenafuente Moreno is a Spanish humorist, presenter, and producer. He was born on January 24, 1965, in Reus. His parents are Juan Buenafuente, who played football for Club de Futbol Reus Deportiu and acted as an amateur, and Teresa Moreno, who worked in the textile industry. His father is from Reus, while his mother hails from Lorca. Buenafuente also briefly played football for Reus Deportiu. Buenafuente’s career began at age 17 (1982) with Radio Popular Reus (COPE), working in the sports section. He continued to develop his comedic skills, appearing on several TV shows in 1992 under directors Mikimoto, Arús and Sardà. He hosted 'El Terrat' on SER Catalunya in 1997, winning an Onda Award for Best Local Radio Program. That same year, he founded El Terrat, a production company designed to contract collaborators. He then presented 'La isla de los mosquitos' on Cadena SER in the summer of 2002. He hosted several successful shows on TV3, including 'Sense Títol' (1995-1998) and 'La cosa nostra' (1999–2000). Buenafuente’s television work includes hosting 'Buenafuente' on Antena 3 from 2005 to 2007, an experience that earned him another Onda Award in 2006. The character 'el Neng de Castefa' was a notable part of this show, and in 2007, the character Rodolfo Chikilicuatre represented Spain in Eurovision. He has also collaborated on the series 'Pelotas'. He hosted the Goya Awards in 2010 and 2011, and again co-hosted with Silvia Abril in 2019. Other hosting roles include 'Com va la vida?' with Eduard Punset in 2011 and 'Buenas noches y Buenafuente' on Antena 3 in 2012. From 2013 to 2015, he hosted 'En el aire' on La Sexta. Since 2016, he has hosted 'Late Motiv' on Movistar+, often featuring collaborations with other comedians until late 2021. Currently, he also co-hosts the podcast 'Nadie sabe nada' with Berto Romero.

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Berto Romero

Alberto Romero Tomás, known professionally as Berto Romero, is a Spanish humorist, screenwriter, actor, and filmmaker. He was born on November 17, 1974, in Manresa, Barcelona, though he spent his childhood in Cardona, Catalonia. His family has roots in Murcia, with three grandparents who emigrated from La Unión and Torre-Pacheco. Romero is a member of the theatre company El Cansancio, founded with Miquel Company, Paco Hernández, and Rafel Barceló. Romero’s career began contributing to the radio show La taverna del llop from 2002. He gained prominence through his work on Andreu Buenafuente's program, initially sporadically from 2007, later as a main collaborator and screenwriter. From 2007 to 2011, he appeared on the program, contributing segments such as 'Bertovisión', where he analyzed media, particularly photographs. In 2008, he briefly hosted Buenafuente during Andreu Buenafuente's vacation under the title 'Buenafuente ha salido un momento'. He also appeared on TV3’s show El gran què in 2007 and performed stand-up comedy on Que no surti d'aquí. He co-authored the book Cero estrellas with Xavi Tribó in April 2008. Throughout his career, Romero has participated in various television and film projects. He hosted laSexta’s New Year's Eve celebration in both 2009 and 2010. In March 2009, he hosted a short-lived talk show, El programa de Berto, on laSexta. He appeared in Muchachada Nui in April 2009 and starred in the YouTube show Zombis (2009-2011) with Rafel Barceló, later joined by Silvia Abril. His film appearances include Sótano (2008), Spanish Movie (2009), 3 bodas de más (2013), Ocho apellidos catalanes (2015), Tiburon (2017) and Little Red Riding Wolf (2023). Since 2013, he has co-hosted the radio program Nadie sabe nada with Andreu Buenafuente, and contributes to Prefiero joder a que me jodan since 2018. Currently, he creates and directs the show 'Un espectáculo de Berto Romero y El Cansancio', with scriptwriting contributions from Rafel Barceló and Tomàs Fuentes.

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Charo

María Rosario Pilar Martínez Molina Baeza, known professionally as Charo, is a Spanish-born entertainer. Born in Murcia, Spain, she claims to have been born on January 15, 1951, though official records suggest a birthdate of March 13, 1941. Her parents were Luis Martinez Oliva and Carmen Molina Baeza. Charo is recognized as an actress, singer, comedian, and flamenco guitarist, demonstrating versatility across several artistic disciplines. She began playing classical guitar at age nine under Andrés Segovia and studied Flamenco and Classical Guitar in Murcia. During the 1960s, Charo became widely known internationally through appearances on American television, a rise significantly influenced by her marriage to Xavier Cugat in 1966. Cugat "discovered" her in 1964 while filming a television special and they married on August 7, 1966, becoming the first couple to wed at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. She is known for her energetic performances and catchphrase "cuchi-cuchi." Charo released disco recordings with Salsoul Records in the 1970s, including the album Dance a Little Bit Closer (1977), and other albums like Cuchi, cuchi (1977) and Olé, olé (1978). She also appeared in films such as Tiger by the tail (1968) and Aeropuerto 80 (1979). Charo’s career continued with appearances on The Hollywood Squares from 1982 to 1988, and a role in Chico and The Man after Freddie Prinze's death. Additionally, Charo featured as a participant in the third season of The Surreal Life and had a brief role on The Simpsons, where she performed the song “My name is Charo, I shake my Maracas.” Her flamenco recording, Guitar Passion (1994), received the award for Female Pop Album of the Year at the Billboard International Latin Music Conference in 1995. She became a U.S. citizen in 1977 and later remarried Kjell Rasten in 1978, having one son, Shel Rasten, who is a drummer for Treazen. Charo has lived in Hawaii, performing regularly at the Outrigger Hotel and running a restaurant on Kauai. She is considered a social media icon with a presence on Instagram where she posts about upcoming shows, nutrition, and exercise tips; a vinyl record featuring "Dance a Little Bit Closer" was released in 2023, including signed copies dedicated to each purchaser.

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Chema Trueba

José Manuel Trueba, known artistically as Chema Trueba, exercises as a comedian, presenter of radio and television collaborator in Spain. From his childhood he manifested a marked ability for comicity, performance and imitation.

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Chiquito de la Calzada

Born in Málaga on May 28, 1932, Gregorio Esteban Sánchez Fernández, who used the stage name Chiquito de la Calzada, was a Spanish entertainer. His stage name derived from Calzada de la Trinidad, the street where he was born. He initially pursued a career as a flamenco singer and actor, performing on stage for the first time at age eight as part of 'Capullitos Malagueños,' a children’s company. His father was an electrician, and he had two siblings, Francisco and Tomás. He developed his flamenco singing skills during this period, and later toured internationally, including spending two years in Japan. A brief appearance in the American TV series 'Vacaciones en el mar' as a palmero occurred in 1985. Chiquito de la Calzada achieved widespread fame as a stand-up comedian after being discovered for television by producer Tomás Summers in 1994. He quickly gained popularity on the Spanish TV show Genio y figura (1994–1995), which significantly boosted his visibility. His comedy style was characterized by surreal and histrionic jokes, utilizing language, gesticulation, and movement. A distinctive feature of his performances was placing his hands on his waist while telling jokes, seemingly mimicking lower back pain. The show’s success was remarkable; in October 1994, a compilation of his jokes drew a larger audience than a Real Madrid football match, and a video compilation, also titled 'Genio y figura,' sold 280,000 copies within three months. He also appeared on the 'Bolero Mix 11' album in 1994. Beyond Genio y figura , Chiquito de la Calzada’s work included appearances in films such as Aquí llega Condemor, el pecador de la pradera (1996), Papá Piquillo (1998), and Torrente 5 (2014), as well as television shows like Señor alcalde (1998). Phrases and expressions he used, such as 'Fistro' or 'Jarl,' became popular memes and part of Spanish slang, and humorous comparisons, like ‘you work less than Tarzan’s tailor,’ also entered common usage. Roles like Crispín Klander, Lucas Grijander, and Nuñito de la Calzada emerged, shaped by Chiquito de la Calzada’s distinctive acting and characterization. He contributed to radio programs like 'La mañana,' 'Hoy por hoy,' and 'Protagonistas,' and served as the herald for the Feria de Málaga in August 1996. He died in Málaga on November 11, 2017, following a period of declining health, including hospitalizations in October 2017. Following his passing on February 18, 2019, he received the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes.

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El Gran Wyoming

José Miguel Monzón Navarro, known professionally as El Gran Wyoming or simply Wyoming, is a Spanish comedian, musician, writer, and television presenter. Born in Madrid on May 15, 1955, he hails from a family of pharmacists with roots in Cuenca. His early life included attendance at the OJE and Opus Dei. He pursued studies in medicine, graduating before abandoning it to dedicate himself to entertainment; he briefly worked as a doctor while fulfilling military service. Wyoming’s diverse career began with musical endeavors, playing in the group Paracelso and performing comedic-musical shows with pianist Ángel Muñoz Alonso during the Madrid Movida era. Wyoming's television work spans several programs, including Silencio se juega (1984), La noche se mueve (1992-1993), and El peor programa de la semana (1993). The latter was suspended before an interview with Quim Monzó due to concerns about potentially offensive jokes. He also presented the Spanish version of Caiga quien caiga (1996-2003) alongside Juanjo de la Iglesia and Javier Martín, a show that earned around thirty awards, including an Ondas and a TP de Oro. Wyoming’s writing includes several books, beginning with Un vago, dos vagos, tres vagos in 1990, followed by Te quiero personalmente (1993), Las aventuras del mapache (1997) – a children's book – and Janos, el niño que soñaba despierto (2000). He co-founded the record label 18 Chulos in 1999 with several other entertainers. Since 2006, Wyoming has hosted El Intermedio on La Sexta. The program has faced legal challenges; in 2016, it was ordered to pay €35,380 in compensation for displaying a woman's topless picture without consent. He also wrote a column called Asuntos & Cuestiones for the newspaper Público. Wyoming’s books No estamos locos (2013) and No estamos solos (2014) achieved significant success, with the former selling over 100,000 copies in more than eight editions. He contributed to the documentary film Hay motivo (2004). Wyoming’s comedic influences include English comedian Benny Hill, an appreciation he shared with Santiago Segura and Álex de la Iglesia. A graphic novel, El Gran Wyoming. Mil palos y ninguno al agua , was published in 2024.

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Enrique San Francisco

Quique San Francisco, also known as Rogelio Enrique San Francisco Cobo, was a Spanish actor and comedian. He was born in Madrid on March 10, 1955, and died there on March 1, 2021, from pneumonia following a period of hospitalization for severe bilateral pneumonia. His parents were actors Vicente Haro and Enriqueta Cobo (Queta Ariel), and he had a brother, Vicente Haro Vidal. He spent his childhood in Barcelona with his mother. San Francisco began his acting career at a young age, appearing in advertising work at six years old and then in the Televisión Española show Santi, botones de hotel at age ten in 1965. He made his theatrical debut two years later in El sueño de una noche de verano , and subsequently appeared in Frankie y la boda (1965). From 1975 onwards, he dedicated himself to acting, joining the Madrid Actors' Studio briefly before moving to Madrid that year. He starred in two episodes of El pícaro directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez in 1975. Throughout the 1970s and early 1980s, he was active in cinema, particularly in the 'cine quinqui' genre, appearing in films directed by Eloy de la Iglesia, including Navajeros (1980), Colegas (1982), and El pico (1983). He also appeared in films like Ernesto (1979) and Maravillas (1981). San Francisco’s career encompassed film, television, theatre, and radio. He lent his voice to recordings by Loquillo y Trogloditas and La Fuga, and appeared in music videos for Rosario Flores and others. From 2001 to 2008, he played the role of Tinín in the popular TV series Cuéntame cómo pasó . He also participated in shows like El club de la comedia and No somos nadie . He received two Goya Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor, in 1990 for Orquesta Club Virginia and in 1993 for El baile del pato . His last film appearances were in 4 latas (2017) and Sin rodeos (2018). He was a member of the Academy of Film and had a talent for laughing at himself. He is remembered for his contributions to Spanish humor and acting, with Mariano Barroso describing him as a 'grandísimo actor, vulnerable, brillante y querido por todos'.

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Florentino Fernández

Florentino Fernández, also known as Flo, is a Spanish humorist, actor, presenter, and voice actor. Born in Madrid on November 9, 1972, his full name is Florentino José Fernández Román. He initially aspired to be a bus driver, like his father, but friends encouraged him to audition for 'Esta noche cruzamos el Mississippi' in the early 1990s. He is currently 52 years old. Before achieving fame as a performer, Florentino Fernández worked as a security guard and briefly pursued bodybuilding in 1998. He gained recognition through his characters Lucas Grijánder and Krispín Klander, and impersonations of Chiquito de la Calzada on 'Esta noche cruzamos el Mississippi' (Telecinco). He continued to appear on TV shows like 'La sonrisa del pelícano' (Antena 3) with Pepe Navarro. His early television work included hosting 'El informal' from 1998 to 2002, co-hosted with Javier Capitán, where they analyzed current events with humor. Florentino Fernández’s career encompasses a wide range of roles. He acted in ‘7 vidas,’ performed as a monologist on ‘El club de la comedia,’ and participated in the theatre show '5hombres.com'. He has also lent his voice to numerous animated projects, including voicing Po in the 'Kung Fu Panda' series (2008, 2011), Gru & Gru's mom in 'Despicable Me' (2010), and Noah and Xiro in 'Noah’s Ark' (2007). Evil, and Fat Bastard in 'Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery'. He has appeared in films like 'El oro de Moscú,' 'Una de zombis,' 'Torrente 2,' 'Torrente 3,' and 'Isi/Disi, Amor a lo Bestia', with cameo appearances in the Torrente film series. He collaborated with Josema Yuste starting in 2007 on the play 'Una pareja de miedo' and later on the sketch comedy series '¿Y ahora que?'. He hosted 'Tonterías las justas' from May 2010 to July 2011, followed by the sequel program 'Otra movida' from August 2011 to 2012. He then hosted 'Así nos va' starting in February 2013. Florentino Fernández continues to be active in entertainment. He has recently collaborated on Telecinco’s Gran Hermano 15 and is set to present a program called Killer Karaoke on Cuatro with Patricia Conde. He enjoys cooking and participated in MasterChef Celebrity, finishing as a runner-up. He is currently working on a new project with José Mota and Santiago Segura, and has appeared on Bertín Osborne's show Mi casa es la tuya . He has worked across various channels including Telecinco, Cuatro, Neox, La Sexta, and Antena 3 throughout his over three decades in entertainment.

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Marujita Díaz

María del Dulce Nameo Díaz Ruiz, whose artistic name was Marujita Díaz, served as an actress, comic vedette, singer, cupletista and television conductor in Spain, reaching the fame in national cinema during the 1950s and 1960s. They called her the Queen of the Spanish Journal. He participated in theatre, musical magazines, cinema and television, playing styles such as pasodolar, copa, cuplé, zarzuela, tango and charleston.

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Pablo Motos

Pablo Motos Burgos works as a television driver, radio announcer, comedian and Spanish businessman. Since 2006 he has been leading and producing the interview program The Ant. In addition, it shares the ownership of the producer 7 and action with the producer Jorge Salvador, a company that currently manages El anteguero and other projects.

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Ramón Cabrera y Griñó

Ramón Cabrera y Griñó, born in Tortosa, Spain on December 27, 1806, led a complex and often brutal life marked by military conflict and political upheaval. Born to José Cabrera, a merchant seaman, he initially pursued a religious career, attending seminary but ultimately deemed unsuitable for priesthood due to a lack of vocation. He received a church benefit in 1825 through inheritance. This early ambition was abandoned as he became increasingly involved in Carlist conspiracies following the death of Ferdinand VII of Spain. Cabrera’s prominence arose during the First Carlist War, which began in 1833. He quickly rose to prominence and became a key leader in both the First and Second Carlist Wars, earning the nickname 'El Tigre del Maestrazgo' (The Tiger of Maestrazgo). Throughout his life, he bore multiple designations, specifically the titles of 1st Marquis of Ter, 1st Count of Morella, and 1st Duke of Maestrazgo. As a colonel by 1834, promoted by Carlos María Isidro, he commanded Carlist forces in Catalonia, Aragon, and Valencia, demonstrating a reputation for daring, fanaticism, and ferocity. He defeated several generals of Queen Isabella in battles such as the Battle of Maella and briefly replaced General Manuel Carnicer as commander after Carnicer's execution in 1835. Cabrera’s military actions were often characterized by harsh measures. During his command, he directed the killing of roughly 1110 prisoners of war, a hundred officers, and numerous civilians; this included the mayors of Torrecilla and Valdealgorfa, as well as captives during a victory event in Burjassot. The execution of his mother, Ana María Griñó, by liberal forces in retaliation for his actions led him to vow revenge. Although he continued resistance in Central Spain for almost a year following the surrender of other Carlists, he was ultimately confined to a French fortress and subsequently lived in England. He reappeared in Catalonia in 1848 leading Carlist bands. In March 1875, he published a manifesto urging followers to submit to Alfonso XII, an action that resulted in him being declared a traitor by Don Carlos and stripped of his titles. Ramón Cabrera y Griñó died in Wentworth, England on May 24, 1877.

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Secundino de la Rosa Márquez

Secun de la Rosa Márquez is a multifaceted Spanish artist, working as an actor, theatre author, and director. Born in Barcelona on December 23, 1969, his full name is Secundino Benjamín Juan de la Rosa Márquez y Ailagas de Carvajal. He grew up in the Verdún neighborhood near Barcelona, the son of a Malagueño father and a Catalan mother of Gaditanian descent. At age 20, he relocated to Madrid to pursue his passion for Dramatic Art, studying at Cristina Rota's atelier and later with Alberto Miralles. His early career involved participation in workshops led by Sanchís Sinisterra, Milagros Viñas, and Joaquín Oristrell, and he was directed by Will Keeane in a production of Hamlet. De la Rosa’s theatrical endeavors are significant to his artistic identity. He co-founded the Caracalva theater company with Pilar Castro and Aitor Merino and has authored and directed several stage plays including El rincón de la borracha , Radio para , A las tantas , rADIO rARA (premiering in 1999 and touring extensively), Louella Persons (2013), Los años rápidos , El disco de cristal , and Las piscinas de la Barceloneta (2021). He is considered part of the 'generation of the 90' group of young actors. In 2009, he wrote the script for the XII edition of the Max Awards. Secun de la Rosa’s screen work has steadily increased over the years. He has appeared in numerous television series such as Los irrepetibles , Aída (2005-2014), Paco y Veva , 7 vidas , Cuéntame cómo pasó , El grupo , Policías , Compañeros , Paquita Salas , and 30 monedas . His film credits include roles in Las brujas de Zugarramurdi (2013), Pieles (2017), La pequeña Suiza (2019), El Bar (2017), and Negociador (El problema número uno) (2014). He made his film debut in the musical romcom The Cover (2021), which he also wrote and directed. This film earned him the UMA Young Jury Award for Best Feature Film at the 2021 Malaga Film Festival. Secun de la Rosa has received recognition for his acting, winning the Premio al mejor actor de la Unión de Actores in both 2003 for Días de fútbol and 2010 for Aída .

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