Spanish movie actors born in the year 1969
Here are 6 famous actors from Spain were born in 1969:
Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem (March 1, 1969 Las Palmas-) also known as Javier Ángel Encinas Bardem, Javier Encinas or Benito González is a Spanish actor and film producer. His children are called Leo Encinas Cruz and Luna Encinas Cruz.
Bardem comes from a family of actors and made his acting debut at the age of six in a Spanish TV series. He later studied painting before pursuing a career in acting. Bardem gained critical and international recognition for his role as the menacing hitman Anton Chigurh in the Coen Brothers' film "No Country for Old Men" (2007), for which he won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also received critical acclaim for his performances in films such as "Before Night Falls" (2000), "Biutiful" (2010), and "Skyfall" (2012). Bardem is also known for his activism and humanitarian work, serving as an ambassador for various organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme and Greenpeace.
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Jorge Sanz
Jorge Sanz (August 26, 1969 Madrid-) also known as Jorge Sanz Miranda is a Spanish actor and screenwriter. His child is called Merlín Sanz.
Sanz's acting career began when he was only six years old, starting with a small role in the film "Tristana". He went on to star in many notable Spanish films, including "Belle Epoque", which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1993. Sanz has also appeared in international films such as "The Girl of Your Dreams" and "Amantes". In addition to acting, Sanz has tried his hand at screenwriting, penning the screenplay for the film "El Lápiz del Carpintero". He's won several awards throughout his career, including the Goya Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his work in "Si te dicen que caí". Sanz has also been recognized for his charitable work, receiving an honorary award from the Red Cross for his contributions.
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David Trueba
David Trueba (September 10, 1969 Madrid-) a.k.a. David Rodríguez Trueba, David R. Trueba or David is a Spanish screenwriter, film director, actor, novelist, journalist and television director. His children are called Violeta Rodríguez and Leo Trueba.
David Trueba began his career in journalism, writing for various publications including El País and Rolling Stone magazine. He then transitioned into film, directing his first feature film, The Good Life (La Buena Vida) in 1996. The film won the Goya Award for Best Director and marked the beginning of a successful career in cinema.
Trueba has since directed several other films such as Soldiers of Salamina (Soldados de Salamina), which received critical acclaim, and Madrid, 1987, which won the Best Screenplay award at the Cannes Film Festival. He has also written several novels including "Four Friends" and "Blitz".
In addition to his work in film and literature, Trueba has also worked in television, directing and hosting various programs. He is a frequent collaborator with his brother, musician and composer Pedro Trueba.
Trueba is known for his unique storytelling style, often blending humor with drama and exploring complex themes such as identity, love, and politics. He continues to be an influential figure in the Spanish film industry.
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Secun de la Rosa
Secun de la Rosa (December 23, 1969 Barcelona-) also known as Sécun de la Rosa, Secundino de la Rosa, Radio Rara, Secun de La Rosa, Secun de la Rosa Vázquez or Secundino "Secun" de la Rosa Márquez is a Spanish actor, film director, playwright and theatre director.
He studied at the Institut del Teatre de Barcelona and began his career in the theater. He worked with directors such as Sergi Belbel, Josep Maria Pou and Mario Gas. He made his film debut in 1995 in the film "Más allá del jardín" and has since appeared in over 40 films including "All About My Mother", "Pan's Labyrinth", and "The Skin I Live In". He has also directed and written several plays, including "El choque de Smyrna" and "Mi gran obra". In 2013, he made his directorial debut with the film "Fuga de Cerebros 2". He has been nominated for several Goya Awards, Spain's most prestigious film awards.
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Coque Malla
Coque Malla (October 22, 1969 Madrid-) also known as Malla, Coque or Jorge Malla Valle is a Spanish actor, musician and singer.
Coque Malla was born into a family of artists, his father being a filmmaker and his mother an actress. He began his musical career in 1989 as the lead singer of the group Los Ronaldos, which disbanded in 1997. He then launched his solo career in 1998 with the album "Soy un Astronauta Más". Since then, he has released several successful albums, performed in numerous concerts and won various awards, including the Ondas Award for Best National Rock Artist in 2015. In addition to his musical career, Coque Malla has also pursued a successful acting career, appearing in several films and TV series, including "El Bar" and "Paquita Salas".
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José Miguel Arroyo
José Miguel Arroyo (May 1, 1969 Madrid-) a.k.a. José Miguel Arroyo 'Joselito', José Miguel Arroyo Delgado or Jose Miguel Arroyo Delgado is a Spanish actor.
José Miguel Arroyo, better known as Joselito, became famous at a very young age as a child actor and singer in Spain. He starred in several films, including the 1958 movie "El pequeño ruiseñor" (The Little Nightingale) which made him an international sensation. He was known for his beautiful singing voice and his performances in the movies helped popularize the Andalusian style of flamenco music. Despite his immense popularity in the 1950s and 1960s, Joselito retired from show business in the 1970s to focus on his personal life and business ventures. Today he is remembered as a cultural icon in Spain and continues to be an influential figure in the world of flamenco.
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