Spanish movie actors born in the year 1959
Here are 16 famous actors from Spain were born in 1959:
Gustavo Fuertes
Gustavo Fuertes (November 14, 1959 Madrid-) also known as Gustavo A. Fuertes, Gustavo Adolfo Fuertes, Alto Contraste or Gustavo Adolfo Fuertes Talavera is a Spanish cinematographer, actor and screenwriter.
He began his career in the film industry as a cinematographer and is known for his work in films such as "The Nameless" (1999), "Fragile" (2005) and "The Nun" (2018). In addition to his work as a cinematographer, Fuertes has also acted in several films, including "Open 24h" (2014) and "Paranormal Xperience 3D" (2011).
Fuertes has also written screenplays for various Spanish films, including "The Nameless" (1999) and "Gallowwalkers" (2012). He has been nominated for several awards for his work as a cinematographer, including a Goya Award for Best Cinematography for his work on "Fragile" (2005).
Aside from his work in the film industry, Fuertes is also known for his photography and passion for music. He has exhibited his photography in several galleries and has released music under the stage name "Alto Contraste".
Fuertes began studying cinematography at the age of 16 and went on to study at the Escuela Oficial de Cinematografía in Madrid. He quickly made a name for himself in the industry with his signature style of moody, atmospheric visuals that enhance the horror and suspense genres he's been known to work in.
In addition to his work on feature films, Fuertes has also worked on television series and commercials, including campaigns for major brands such as Coca-Cola and Audi. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the Spanish film industry, including director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo and actors Belén Rueda and Javier Bardem.
Aside from his successful career, Fuertes is also known for his passion for giving back to the community. He has worked with several non-profit organizations, including "Cinema and Health", which uses cinema as a tool for social and health education. He has also been involved in various initiatives that promote the integration of people with disabilities in the film industry.
Fuertes continues to work on various film projects and his legacy in the Spanish film industry remains strong.
Eleazar Osorio
Eleazar Osorio (February 26, 1959-) is a Spanish actor.
He was born in Madrid, Spain and began his acting career in the 1980s. Osorio has appeared in numerous Spanish television series and films, and is known for his roles in "El comisario", "La casa de papel", and "Vis a vis". He has also worked as a theater actor, with roles in productions such as "Don Juan Tenorio" and "Hamlet". In addition to his acting work, Osorio is also a voice actor, lending his voice to various Spanish dubs of popular films and television series. He has won several awards for his work, including the Best Actor award at the Spanish Actors Union Awards in 2018.
Despite his successful acting career, Eleazar Osorio has also been passionate about education. He earned a degree in Philosophy at the Complutense University of Madrid and later a master’s degree in Theater Studies from the same university. In addition to his studies, he has taught acting workshops at various schools and cultural centers. Osorio has also been involved in social and humanitarian causes, participating in programs aimed at helping the homeless and refugees in Spain. He is married with two children and continues to work as an actor in Spain's thriving film and television industry.
Abel Folk
Abel Folk (August 28, 1959 Montesquiu-) also known as Abel Folch is a Spanish actor, television director, film director, voice actor and theatre director.
Abel Folk began his acting career in the 1980s and gained recognition for his performances in popular Spanish television series such as "Nissaga de poder" and "Estació d'enllaç". He later transitioned to directing and has worked on various TV shows including "El cor de la ciutat" and "Benvinguts a la família". In addition to his work in television, Folk has also directed several films including "El alquimista impaciente" and "El cónsul de Sodoma". He has also lent his voice to numerous animated TV series and films. In 1997, he founded his own production company, Forrest Films. In recent years, he has returned to acting, appearing in films like "Paella Today" and "The Best Day of My Life".
Abel Folk was born in Montesquiu, a municipality in the province of Barcelona, Spain. He attended the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona where he studied drama. After graduating, he started his acting career in the 1980s and quickly gained popularity as a talented actor. Over the years, he has become a household name in Spain for his versatile performances in various TV shows, films and theatre productions.
Apart from his work in acting, directing and voice acting, Abel Folk has also worked as a scriptwriter and producer. He has won several awards for his works, including the Best Director award at the Málaga Spanish Film Festival. In addition to his artistic pursuits, Folk is also known for his commitment to social causes, especially related to the environment and animal welfare. He is an active member of various NGOs and has been involved in many awareness campaigns.
As of 2021, Abel Folk continues to work in the entertainment industry, and his contributions to Spanish cinema and television have made him one of the most well-respected and admired figures in the industry.
José Manuel Lorenzo
José Manuel Lorenzo (May 29, 1959 Pontevedra-) a.k.a. Jose Manuel Lorenzo is a Spanish film producer, actor and television producer.
He began his career as an actor, appearing in Spanish television series and films in the 1980s. However, he eventually transitioned to producing, and is now best known for his work behind the scenes. He has produced several successful Spanish films, including "The Endless Trench" which was nominated for Best International Feature Film at the 2020 Oscars. Lorenzo also founded the production company, Kowalski Films, in collaboration with Director Jon Garaño. In addition to his film work, Lorenzo has also produced popular Spanish television series, such as "Irmandade" and "Patria".
Lorenzo is a highly respected figure in the Spanish film and television industry, having received numerous awards for his work. He won the Goya Award for Best Production in 2018 for "Handia", which he produced alongside Garaño. He has also been recognized for his contribution to cultural industry development in his hometown of Pontevedra, where he has been appointed as director of the Museum of Pontevedra. Lorenzo is known for his social and political activism, and has been involved in campaigns for the rights of immigrants, as well as advocating for the protection of the Spanish cultural industry. He is also a member of the European Film Academy.
Carlos Berlanga
Carlos Berlanga (August 11, 1959 Madrid-June 5, 2002 Madrid) also known as Berlanga, Carlos, BELANGA, CARLOS, Alaska y Dinarama, Alaska y los Pegamoides, Carlos García Berlanga, Kaka de Luxe or Carlos Jesús García-Berlanga Manrique was a Spanish singer, actor and composer.
He was a prominent figure in the Spanish New Wave music movement, known for his distinctive synthpop sound and bold fashion sense. Berlanga began his musical career in the late 1970s as a member of the punk rock group Kaka de Luxe, before going on to form the influential bands Alaska y los Pegamoides and Alaska y Dinarama with fellow musician Alaska.
Throughout his career, Berlanga released numerous acclaimed albums and singles, including "Un Hombre de Verdad", "Rey del Glam", and "¿Cómo pudiste hacerme esto a mí?". He also collaborated with a number of other prominent musicians, including Nacho Canut, Nacho García Vega, and Fangoria.
In addition to his work in the music industry, Berlanga also appeared in several films, including Pedro Almodóvar's "What Have I Done to Deserve This?" and "Matador". He continued to perform and compose music until his death in 2002 at the age of 42. Berlanga's legacy as a pioneering figure in the Spanish music scene continues to be celebrated and remembered by fans and fellow artists alike.
Berlanga was born into a family of artists, with his grandfather being the renowned Spanish film director, Luis García Berlanga. He initially studied architecture before pursuing a career in music. Along with his music career, Berlanga was also known for his distinctive fashion sense and androgynous image, often wearing flamboyant clothing and makeup.
Berlanga’s music was characterized by a blend of punk, new wave, and electronic pop, with his lyrics often exploring themes of love, desire, and identity. He was widely regarded as a key figure in the development of modern Spanish pop music and influenced many younger musicians.
After Berlanga’s death, Alaska and Nacho Canut released a tribute album titled “Una tarde con Bertolt Brecht”, which included covers of some of Berlanga's songs. The album was met with critical acclaim and served as a testament to Berlanga’s lasting impact on Spanish music.
Juan Luis Iborra
Juan Luis Iborra (March 25, 1959 L'Alfàs del Pi-) also known as Juan Luís Pérez Iborra is a Spanish screenwriter, film director, television director and actor.
He began his career in the late 1980s as a screenwriter and director of short films. In the 1990s, he became known for his work on the popular Spanish television series "Médico de Familia" and "Los Serrano". He has also directed several feature films, including "Krámpack", which won the Goya Award for Best Director in 2001.
In addition to his work in film and television, Iborra has also acted in several Spanish films, including "Airbag" and "Los Peores Años de Nuestra Vida". He has also worked as a producer, most notably on the films "No sé decir adiós" and "Menú degustación".
Throughout his career, Iborra has been recognized for his contributions to Spanish film and television, receiving numerous nominations and awards for his work. He continues to work in the industry today, both as a director and a screenwriter.
Iborra was born in L'Alfàs del Pi, a municipality in the province of Alicante, Spain. He studied Audiovisual Communication at the Complutense University of Madrid. After completing his studies, he began his career as a screenwriter, working on several short films. He made his directorial debut in 1991 with the short film "El lío de la luna".
In 1995, Iborra became one of the key members of the creative team behind the popular Spanish television series "Médico de Familia". He went on to direct and write scripts for several episodes of the show over its five-year run. He later contributed to another successful Spanish series, "Los Serrano", which aired from 2003 to 2008.
Iborra's feature film debut, "Krámpack" (2000), received critical acclaim and won several awards, including the Goya Award for Best Director. The film is a coming-of-age tale about two teenage boys discovering their sexuality. He followed it up with the films "Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella" (2001) and "El Palomar de los González" (2003).
In addition to his work as a director and screenwriter, Iborra has also acted in several Spanish films. He appeared in the films "Airbag" (1997) and "Los Peores Años de Nuestra Vida" (1994), among others. He also worked as a producer on the films "No sé decir adiós" (2017) and "Menú degustación" (2013).
Iborra has been recognized for his contributions to Spanish film and television. In addition to the Goya Award he won for "Krámpack", he has also been nominated for several other Goya Awards and has won other accolades, including the Ondas Award and the TP de Oro Award. He continues to work in the industry today, both as a director and a screenwriter.
Luis San Narciso
Luis San Narciso (January 15, 1959 Mieres, Asturias-) is a Spanish casting director and actor.
He is best known for his work as a casting director for some of the biggest film franchises such as the Matrix Trilogy, James Bond movies, and the Star Wars films. San Narciso has also worked with renowned directors such as Pedro Almodovar and Alejandro Amenabar. As an actor, he has appeared in several TV series and films including "Broken Embraces" directed by Almodovar. San Narciso has won numerous awards for his casting work, including the Artios award by the Casting Society of America for his work on "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe". He is considered to be one of the most established and respected casting directors in the film industry.
San Narciso began his career as an actor in the 1980s, appearing in Spanish TV series like "Cervantes" and "Brigada Central". In the early 1990s, he started working as a casting assistant for films like "Jamón, Jamón" and "Belle Epoque". His first major project as a casting director was the hit Spanish film "All About My Mother" directed by Pedro Almodovar. He has since worked on many of Almodovar's acclaimed films, including "Talk to Her" and "Bad Education".
San Narciso's reputation as a top casting director grew after his work on the Warner Bros. blockbuster "The Matrix" and the subsequent sequels. He is also known for casting the iconic villain character of Darth Maul in "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace". His work on the James Bond films includes "Skyfall" and "Spectre". In addition to his work in Hollywood, he has also cast for international films such as "Roma" by Alfonso Cuarón.
San Narciso has been a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since 2005, and is also a member of the European Film Academy. He continues to work as a casting director, and his upcoming projects include the highly anticipated "Dune" directed by Denis Villeneuve.
Jordi Boixaderas
Jordi Boixaderas (July 12, 1959 Sabadell-) also known as Jordi Boixaderes or Jordi Boixaderas Trullàs is a Spanish actor and voice actor.
He is best known for his dubbing work in Catalan and Spanish, having dubbed over 400 films and TV series, including many animated films such as The Lion King, Aladdin, and Toy Story. Boixaderas has also appeared in several Catalan films and TV series, such as Temps de silenci and El cor de la ciutat. In addition to his acting and voice work, he has also worked as a professor of dubbing and voice acting at the Escola Superior de Cinema i Audiovisuals de Catalunya. Boixaderas has won several awards for his work in the entertainment industry, including the Catalan National Theatre Award.
He began his career in the 1980s as a stage actor, performing in several plays in Catalonia. Boixaderas soon began to get roles in television series and films, becoming one of the most prolific voice actors in Spain. He has lent his voice to many popular characters, such as Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story and Rafiki in The Lion King. Boixaderas has also dubbed actors such as Robert De Niro, Johnny Depp, and Tom Hanks into Catalan.
Aside from his work in the entertainment industry, Boixaderas has been actively involved in promoting the Catalan language and culture. He has served as the president of the Catalan Association of Dubbing Actors and has been a regular collaborator on Catalan radio and television programs. Boixaderas is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in the world of Catalan dubbing, having had a significant impact on the development and recognition of the profession in Spain.
Mariano Barroso
Mariano Barroso (December 26, 1959 Sant Just Desvern-) is a Spanish film director, screenwriter, film producer, actor and film editor.
He began his career in the film industry as a producer and director of short films in the 1980s, before moving on to feature films in the 1990s. Barroso is known for his socially conscious and politically engaged films that explore the complexities of human behavior and the effects of power structures and social hierarchies on individuals and communities.
Some of his most notable works include "Todas las mujeres" (2013), "Los lobos de Washington" (1999), and "Antigua vida mía" (2001), which won the Goya Award for Best Director. He has also collaborated with prominent Spanish actors, such as Javier Bardem and Penélope Cruz.
In addition to his work in film, Barroso has taught directing at the Escuela de Cine y Audiovisual de Madrid and serves as the current president of the Spanish Film Academy. He has been recognized with numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the National Culture Award of Catalonia in 2017.
Barroso was born in Sant Just Desvern, a town located in the province of Barcelona, in northeastern Spain. He studied Philosophy and Arts at the Autonomous University of Barcelona and then went on to study film at the prestigious American Film Institute in Los Angeles in the United States.
Barroso's filmmaking style is characterized by its realism and its exploration of social issues and themes, often drawing inspiration from his personal experiences and the world around him. His films have been praised for their sensitivity and their ability to engage audiences on an emotional and intellectual level.
In addition to his work as a filmmaker, Barroso has also been involved in various cultural and educational initiatives aimed at promoting the arts and supporting emerging artists. He has served as a member of the jury for numerous film festivals, including the Cannes Film Festival, and has been actively involved in promoting Spanish cinema at home and abroad.
Barroso's contributions to the Spanish film industry have been widely recognized and celebrated, and he continues to inspire and influence a new generation of filmmakers with his vision and passion for the art of cinema.
Ramón Langa
Ramón Langa (December 26, 1959 Madrid-) also known as Ramón L. Cartón or Ramon Langa is a Spanish actor and voice actor. He has one child, Ramón Langa Robles.
Ramón Langa began his acting career in the 1980s and has acted in both television and film. He is particularly well-known for his voice work and has lent his voice to many characters in film, television and video games in both Spanish and English. Some of his most notable roles include the Spanish voice of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Tom Hanks, Al Pacino and Harrison Ford. He has also worked as a voiceover artist for advertisements and documentaries.
Apart from his acting work, Langa is an experienced dubbing director and has directed the Spanish dubs for various films. He has also written and directed a number of plays and worked as a theatre actor. Langa has won numerous awards for his contributions to the entertainment industry, including the Actor Reborn Award for Best Spanish Voice Actor.
In addition to his successful career in acting and dubbing, Langa is also a scholar and holds a degree in History from the Complutense University of Madrid. He is a member of the Spanish Academy of Cinema and the Spanish Film Academy.
Langa's passion for acting started at a young age, and he began studying at the Real Escuela de Arte Dramático in Madrid when he was just 16 years old. Some of his earliest acting roles were in Spanish television shows such as "La huella del crimen" and "Cañas y barro." He made his film debut in the 1982 movie "El pico," directed by Eloy de la Iglesia. Langa's acting career continued to flourish throughout the 1990s and 2000s, with notable roles in films such as "All About My Mother" (1999) and "Broken Embraces" (2009) directed by Pedro Almodovar.
Aside from his acting and voice work, Langa is also known for his activism and support of various social causes. He has been involved in campaigns to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote human rights, and has worked closely with organizations such as Amnesty International and Greenpeace. In 2015, Langa was awarded the Medal of Extremadura, one of the highest honors granted by the government of the Spanish region of Extremadura, for his contributions to culture and society.
Langa remains a prominent figure in the Spanish entertainment industry and continues to work on various film and television projects, as well as lending his voice to popular video games such as "Assassin's Creed" and "World of Warcraft."
Patxi Barko
Patxi Barko (August 29, 1959 Catalonia-) a.k.a. Francisco Javier Barco Alzaa or Patxi Barco is a Spanish actor and film director.
Patxi Barko was born in Catalonia, Spain on August 29, 1959. He attended the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona and later joined Teatro Paraiso, a theater group in Valencia, where he began his acting career. Aside from being an actor, Barko is also a film director, writer, and musician, with a passion for Basque traditional music.
He has appeared on several films and television shows throughout his career, including "The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone" (2003), "The City of No Limits" (2002), and "El Crimen de Cuenca" (1980). As a director, his films include "En construcción" (2001), "Kikia, la hija de un ladrón" (2003), and "Casi inocentes" (2012).
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, Barko is also known for his involvement in Basque politics. He was a member of the Basque Nationalist Party and served as a Deputy of the Basque Parliament from 1995 to 2001.
Barko's passion for Basque traditional music has led him to not only perform as a musician but also to direct and produce documentaries on the topic. His documentary "Adarra: El roble de las brujas" (1999) won awards at the Bilbao International Documentary and Short Film Festival. He has also written books about Basque culture and politics, including "Ensayos desde el corazón de Euskal Herria" (2001) and "Euskal Herria Sozialista" (2005). In addition to his directing and acting work, Barko has been involved in activism and social justice causes, particularly for the rights of the Basque people. He has been awarded the Euskadi Prize for the promotion of Basque culture and was named an Ambassador of Basque Culture by the Basque Government in 2019.
Juan José Campanella
Juan José Campanella (July 19, 1959 Buenos Aires-) also known as Juan José Campanella, Juan Jose Campanella, Juan Campanella or Juan J. Campanella is a Spanish film director, television director, actor, film producer, film editor, screenwriter and television producer.
Campanella is best known for his work as a director in the film "The Secret in Their Eyes," which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2010. He has also directed episodes of popular American shows such as "House" and "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."
Campanella began his career in Argentina, directing episodes of the hit TV show "Mi Cuñado" in the 1980s. He then went on to direct several successful films in his home country, including "Son of the Bride" and "Luna de Avellaneda." In addition to his work in filmmaking, Campanella has also acted in several films and television shows.
He received a degree in directing from the prestigious National Film Institute in Argentina and has since gone on to become one of the most successful and respected directors in Latin America.
In addition to his successful career in the entertainment industry, Juan José Campanella is also known for his humanitarian work. He has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2011 and has worked to raise awareness and funds for children in need. Campanella has also been a vocal advocate for diversity and representation in film and television, calling for more opportunities for underrepresented groups in the industry. He has won numerous awards for his work, including several Argentine Academy Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award for his direction of the television series "Halt and Catch Fire." Campanella continues to be an important voice in the film and television industries, both in Latin America and beyond.
Miguel Borines
Miguel Borines (December 6, 1959 Vigo-) also known as Miguel Borines Fernández is a Spanish actor.
He trained in drama at the National School of Performing Arts in Madrid after which he started his acting career with the theater company "Teatro del Sur". He has appeared in several Spanish TV series like "Los Serrano", "Amar es para siempre" and "El secreto de Puente Viejo" and films such as "El club de los suicidas" and "Fuera de carta". In addition to his acting, he has also directed theater productions and taught drama at the Actor's Workshop in Vigo.
Borines has been involved in the entertainment industry for over three decades and has become a well-known face in Spanish television and film. He has received critical acclaim and recognition for his performances, including a nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Mestre Mateo Awards for his role in the film "El club de los suicidas".
Aside from his work in acting, Borines is also an accomplished theater director. He has directed several productions such as "La gata sobre el tejado de zinc" and "Doce hombres sin piedad". Borines also served as the director of the International Festival of Comedy of the Ribeira Sacra from 2003 to 2008.
Borines has also been a mentor to numerous aspiring actors in Spain. He has taught acting at the Actor's Workshop in Vigo and has held several workshops and seminars on drama and performance. Borines continues to be an active figure in the Spanish entertainment industry and his contributions to the field have been significant.
Alfonso Torregrosa
Alfonso Torregrosa (December 25, 1959 Bilbao-) is a Spanish actor.
He is best known for his role as Antonio Alcántara in the Spanish television series "Cuéntame cómo pasó," which he has played for over 20 years. Torregrosa began his acting career in the theater before transitioning to film and television. He has appeared in numerous Spanish films and television shows, including "Amar es para siempre," "El Comisario," and "Los Serrano." In addition to acting, Torregrosa is also a voice actor, having provided voice-over work for various Spanish dubs of foreign films and television shows. He has received multiple award nominations for his work as an actor, including at the Spanish Actors Union Awards and the Fotogramas de Plata Awards.
Torregrosa was born in Bilbao, Spain, on Christmas Day, in 1959. He developed a passion for acting while studying at the drama school Escuela de Actores de Bilbao. In the early days of his career, he worked for several years in various Basque theaters, appearing in productions of classic plays such as "Hamlet" and "The Seagull."
His breakthrough came when he was cast as Antonio Alcántara in "Cuéntame cómo pasó" in 2001, a role that he has played ever since. The series, which follows the lives of a Spanish family from 1968 to the present day, has become one of the most popular shows in the history of Spanish television, and Torregrosa's performance has been widely praised by critics and audiences alike.
In addition to his work on "Cuéntame cómo pasó," Torregrosa has appeared in several other popular television shows, including "Amar es para siempre," a historical drama set in post-war Spain, and "Los Serrano," a family-based comedy. He has also lent his voice to the Spanish dubs of many foreign films, including "Finding Nemo" and "Cars."
Torregrosa's talent as an actor has been recognized with several award nominations, including a Best Supporting Actor nomination at the Spanish Actors Union Awards, and a Best Actor in a TV Series nomination at the Fotogramas de Plata Awards. Despite his success, he remains humble, stating in interviews that he is grateful for the opportunity to do what he loves and that he hopes to continue acting for many years to come.
Carlus Padrissa
Carlus Padrissa (April 13, 1959 Balsareny-) also known as Carles Padrisa or Carlos Padrissa is a Spanish film director, television director and actor.
He is best known as a founding member and artistic director of the theater company La Fura dels Baus. Padrissa has directed numerous stage productions for the company, including the opening ceremony of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. He has also directed several opera productions, including Lohengrin and Parsifal at the Bayreuth Festival. As a film director, Padrissa has worked on several documentaries and music videos, and he directed the feature film Fausto 5.0 in 2001. Padrissa has won several awards for his work, including the National Prize for Culture from the Government of Catalonia in 2011.
Padrissa was born in Balsareny, a small town in Catalonia, Spain. He studied theater and performing arts at the Institut del Teatre in Barcelona, where he met several other students who would later join him in forming La Fura dels Baus. The theater company was founded in 1979 and quickly gained a reputation for their experimental and avant-garde performances.
In addition to his work with La Fura dels Baus, Padrissa has collaborated with several other theater companies and cultural institutions around the world. He has directed productions in countries such as Germany, Japan, and the United States.
Padrissa's work as a filmmaker includes documentaries about musicians such as Frank Zappa and Miles Davis, as well as music videos for artists such as Bjork and The Chemical Brothers. He is also the director of the multimedia show "Mare Nostrum," which premiered in Barcelona in 2016 and combines music, video projections, and live performance.
In addition to his work in the arts, Padrissa is known for his activism and advocacy for social justice issues. He has been involved in campaigns to promote renewable energy and raise awareness about climate change, and has spoken out in support of Catalan independence.
Santi Ugalde
Santi Ugalde (August 25, 1959 Bilbao-) also known as Santiago Ugalde or James Ugalde is a Spanish actor.
He began his acting career in theater before transitioning to television and film in the 1980s. Ugalde has appeared in numerous Spanish television series, including "Hospital Central," "Águila Roja," and "El Ministerio del Tiempo." He has also acted in several films such as "La vida alegre" and "Mentiras y Gordas."
In addition to his acting career, Ugalde is also a writer, having published several books of poetry and short stories. He is known for his activism in promoting the use of the Basque language and culture. Ugalde is a member of the Basque comedy group Karramarro, and has also been involved in Basque theater productions.
Santi Ugalde was born in Bilbao, Spain, in 1959. He developed an early interest in the performing arts and began his career in theater. He eventually transitioned to television and film, where he gained recognition for his acting skills. He has appeared in several notable Spanish television series, which have earned him critical acclaim, including the role of Dr. Vicente Ruiz in "Hospital Central" and Gonzalo de Montalvo in "Águila Roja." Alongside television, he has also ventured into films, starring in popular Spanish movies like "Mentiras y Gordas" and "La vida alegre."
Apart from his illustrious acting career, Ugalde is a multitalented personality, and he is also recognized for his writing skills. He has published several books of poetry and short stories, which have garnered appreciation from literary enthusiasts. Ugalde is also an ardent promoter of the unique Basque culture and language. He is a member of the Basque comedy group Karramarro, and he has been actively involved in Basque theater productions.
In recognition of his contributions, Santi Ugalde has received several awards and accolades. In 2013, he was awarded the Premio Gure Gaiak award for his contributions to Basque culture, and in 2020, he was recognized with the Bilboko Konpartsak Saria award for his significant contribution to Bilbao's cultural scene.