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1588 comedians

Consuelo Guerrero de Luna

Consuelo Guerrero de Luna, born Consuelo Texidor Mendo in Madrid on March 9, 1905, was a Spanish actress and comedian. She began her career on stage in 1924 at the Teatro de la Zarzuela in Madrid, and subsequently performed with Ricardo Calvo Agostí's dramatic company. Her sister, Irene Guerrero de Luna, also pursued an acting career, specializing in voice acting. Following the Spanish Civil War, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna emigrated to Mexico in the late 1930s after being exiled. She quickly established herself in Mexican cinema, appearing in over fifty films throughout her career. Her film debut occurred in 1941 with Oh, What Times, Don Simon! , and she also appeared in The Unknown Policeman that same year. Throughout the early 1940s, she starred in several films including When the Stars Travel (1942), I Danced with Don Porfirio (1942), and Arriba las mujeres (1943). She also acted in Resurrection (1943) and Summer Hotel (1944), as well as The Daughter of the Regiment (1944) and The Lieutenant Nun (1944). Notable films from her later career include The White Monk (1945), The Thief (1947), Spurs of Gold (1948), In the Palm of Your Hand (1951), and Take Me in Your Arms (1954). Beyond film, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna participated in theatrical productions such as 'El derecho a nacer', 'La loba', 'Los cuatro caminos', and 'La locura de los ángeles'. She also contributed to television, appearing in soap operas Murallas blancas and Amar fue su pecado in 1960. She spent her final years living in a house provided by the National Actors Association (ANDA). Consuelo Guerrero de Luna died in Ciudad de México on October 11, 1972.

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David Broncano

David Broncano Aguilera es un humorista y conductor de televisión español; también ha trabajado en el sector periodístico y en compañías de publicidad.

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El Risitas

Juan Joya Borja, better known as El Risitas, was a Spanish comedian and actor. He was born in Seville, Andalusia, Spain on April 5, 1956, and died on April 28, 2021, at the age of 65. He lived in the San Pablo district of Seville and was a lifelong supporter of the Betis football club. Before achieving fame as a comedian, he held various jobs, including cooking and unloading cement sacks, and even worked as a dishwasher. In 2001, Jesús Quintero’s television program, El Vagamundo, marked El Risitas' debut, featuring him recounting humorous stories and personal experiences. He continued to appear on Quintero’s programs from 2000 to 2010. In 2007, he recounted an incident involving paella pans being washed out to sea on Ratones Coloraos . Footage from this appearance gained widespread popularity, becoming a popular internet meme in 2014 after people started adding subtitles. This meme was used in parodies related to technology and video games, and he was even nicknamed 'Issou' in France. El Risitas had a role in the 2005 movie Torrente 3: el protector. El Risitas’s distinctive high-pitched, wheezing laugh and catchphrase "¡Cuñaooo!" contributed significantly to his stage name and fame. He collaborated with Antonio Rivero Crespo ('El Peíto') and they performed shows across Andalusia until Rivero's death. In September 2020, he had a leg amputated due to a vascular problem related to diabetes. Despite initial reports suggesting financial hardship, his nephew José María denied these claims, stating that his uncle did not have economic problems in his last days. His death sparked controversy and was surrounded by rumors of indigence and abandonment.

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Hermann Tertsch

Hermann Tertsch, born in Madrid on April 9, 1958, is a Spanish journalist, lawyer, and Member of the European Parliament (MEP). His full name is Hermann Leopold Tertsch del Valle-Lersundi. He holds Spanish nationality and currently represents Spain in the European Parliament as part of the Patriots for Europe political alliance, affiliated with the Vox party. Tertsch’s career began at his family's economic news service, the Spanish Economic News Service. He subsequently worked as a correspondent for Agencia EFE in Vienna starting in 1982, covering Central and Eastern Europe. From 1983, he continued as a correspondent for El País, first in Bonn and later in Warsaw. He covered the Yugoslav Wars as a special envoy in the early 1990s, adopting an anti-Serbian perspective. Between 1993 and 1996, he served as deputy director of El País and head of the opinion section. He also contributed to radio programs on Cadena SER, Radio Nacional de España, and Onda Cero from 2004 until 2015, and appeared as a political analyst on Telemadrid's 'Madrid opina' program from 2006. Tertsch left El País in 2007 due to disagreements over editorial direction, and subsequently worked as a political opinion writer for ABC until 2019. He hosted the early-morning show ‘Diario de la noche’ on Telemadrid from 2008 to 2010. In April 2019, he was elected as an MEP for Vox, and re-elected in June 2024. He serves on the Committee on Foreign Affairs (AFET) and the Delegation to the EU-Mexico Joint Parliamentary Committee (D-MX). In 1989, Tertsch was presented with the Cirilo Rodríguez Journalism Award. The Republic of Hungary bestowed upon him the Golden Cross of its Order of Merit during 2019, and subsequently Poland’s Order of Merit was given in 2022. He has also collaborated with La vuelta al mundo de Veo7 and El cascabel on 13tv, and Sin Complejos on EsRadio. A 2003 rumor alleged that Tertsch induced an attack on himself at a Madrid bar, Toni2, while reportedly drunk. The rumor escalated, falsely implicating then-Prime Minister Zapatero and Wyoming in the incident. Esperanza Aguirre publicly commented on the situation, referencing beatings and finger-pointing. Tertsch was involved in a bar fight in December 2009, sustaining injuries that led to his departure from 'Diario de la noche'. He has been described as a ‘personajillo blanquito importado’ (little white imported character).

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Joaquín Monserrat

Joaquín Monserrat Llarden, better known by his stage name Pacheco, was a Spanish humorist and presenter of children's television. In 1960 he relocated to Puerto Rico, where he rose to prominence as a host of programs aimed at young audiences.

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Josema Yuste

Josema Yuste, born Jose Mariano Yuste García de los Ríos in Madrid on March 2, 1954, is a versatile entertainer known for his work as an actor, comedian, and presenter. He is professionally recognized as Josema Yuste. His career began with studies at the Real Escuela Superior de Arte Dramático, where he met Millán Salcedo and Fernando Conde in 1976. These early connections proved pivotal in shaping his comedic journey. In 1979, Yuste, along with Salcedo and Conde, established the comedy trio Martes y Trece. The group achieved considerable recognition before Fernando Conde’s departure in an unspecified year, transitioning Josema and Millán into a successful duo. This partnership led to significant television appearances, including co-hosting the 1988 New Year's Eve gala and countdown on La 1 of Televisión Española (TVE) with Millán Salcedo. Subsequently, from 1989 to 1997, they hosted the annual New Year's Eve special on TVE, consistently attracting high audience ratings, until they were replaced by Los Morancos in 1993. Beyond television, Josema Yuste has expanded his creative endeavors. He has appeared in Spanish films and lent his voice to several beloved Disney characters, including the Genie in Aladdin (1992), B.E.N. in Treasure Planet (2002), and Tuke in Brother Bear (2003). His work extends to presenting television programs such as Por fin has llegado in 2007 and Nochebuena Nochegüena News in 2011. He also formed the comedy duo Josema y Flo, and participated in Tu cara me suena in 2011-12. He continues to engage with audiences, as demonstrated by his appearance in a New Year's Eve special organized by José Mota in 2019 alongside Millán Salcedo.

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José Mota

José Sánchez Mota, born on June 30, 1965, in Montiel, Ciudad Real, Spain, is a multifaceted Spanish entertainer. He functions as a comedian, television director, satirist, singer, and actor, demonstrating a wide range of talents. His career began unexpectedly while serving in the military in 1985. A significant turning point arrived in 1986 when he met Juan Muñoz during military service, forging a close friendship that led to the formation of the comedy duo Cruz y Raya. Cruz y Raya became a prominent force in Spanish comedy from 1989 to 2007. They initially performed at small theaters in Madrid, including 'Cien personajes en busca de humor', and received early support from Javier Sardá, who gave them their first radio show, 'La Bisagra'. The duo achieved wider recognition through television appearances on programs like 'Pero ¿esto qué es?' (1989), 'Tutti Frutti' (Telecinco), and by replacing Martes y Trece in New Year's Eve specials on TVE. Notably, they presented the New Year's Eve chimes at the Puerta del Sol in 1993. Their work earned them three TP de Oro awards (1990, 2001, 2006). Following the separation from Cruz y Raya in November 2007, Mota embarked on a solo career. His comedy is characterized by political satire, impersonations of public figures—including Bear Grylls, Woody Allen, Larry King, José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero, Mariano Rajoy, Merkel and Sarkozy—and original characters like 'La Vieja'l Visillo. He has also created memorable catchphrases like 'behind the musgo'. He hosted 'La Hora de José Mota' from 2009 to 2012, winning an Ondas Award in 2010 for the show. Subsequent hosting roles include 'José Mota presenta...' (2015-2016) and 'José Mota presenta' (from 2015 onwards). His versatility extends to voice acting in animation films such as Monsters, Inc. and the Shrek films, and he adapted The Producers for Spanish audiences in 2006. He has received several accolades, including an Ondas Award for Best Fictional Actor in 2015, and Goya Award nominations for Best New Actor (2012) and Best Supporting Actor (2018). He also appeared on Mask Singer: Adivina quién canta from 2020 to 2021. He directed films 'Hoy no, mañana' (2019) and '¿Y si sí...?' (2021).

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Manuel Reyes Millán

Manuel Reyes Millán, who was called Pozí or El Pozí, was a Spanish comedian and television figure who achieved a certain media visibility in the late 1990s after participating in the Martian Chronicles program.

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Mari Carmen and her dolls

María del Carmen Martínez-Villaseñor Barrasa worked as a ventriloquist and humorist in Spain, gaining notoriety under the artistic name of Mari Carmen, with his performances puppet.

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Rogelio de Egusquiza

Rogelio de Egusquiza, born in El Astillero (or Santander, according to one source) in 1845, was a Spanish artist. Born into a wealthy family, he underwent structured artistic education, beginning his studies in Madrid before continuing at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris under Léon Bonnat. Around the late 1860s, he resided in Paris. His early work included historical scenes, but he subsequently shifted his focus to genre scenes and portraits. After Marià Fortuny’s passing in 1875, Egusquiza relocated to Rome, where he worked within the Madrazos’ studio and also took courses at the Spanish Academy in Rome. A significant turning point occurred in 1876 when he discovered Richard Wagner's music while still in Paris. This encounter sparked a deep friendship and led him to travel to Munich in 1879 to hear The Ring of the Nibelungen . He visited Wagner multiple times between 1880 and 1882, traveling to Venice, Berlin, and Bayreuth. Egusquiza was one of only two Spanish friends Wagner had; the other was music critic Joaquín Marsillach. After meeting Wagner, his artistic focus shifted towards wagnerian themes, primarily portraits of characters. Egusquiza’s work encompassed portraiture, including posthumous depictions of Arthur Schopenhauer and King Ludwig II of Bavaria. He also contributed to the Bayreuther Blätter magazine with an article titled “Über die Beleuchtung der Bühne” (On Stage Lighting). Between 1892 and 1897, he exhibited at the Salons de la Rose + Croix; furthermore, in 1900, he displayed prints from *Parsifal* at the Exposition Universelle, an event for which he was awarded a silver medal. In 1911, he became an honorary member of the Asociación Wagneriana de Madrid, donating copies of operas and etchings to the organization; he was named an honorary member again in 1913. Due to World War I, he returned to Madrid in 1914, where he died on February 10, 1915. A Prado Museum exhibition, “El Mal se desvanece” (Evil fades), featured his works in 2013-2014.

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Salva Reina

Salvador “Salva” Reina Girona, actor y cómico de stand‑up español, es conocido en el gremio por el sobrenombre “Chuki”. Su popularidad creció tras participar en series de televisión como Allí abajo y Sabuesos, y también en el largometraje Marshland.

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Sara Escudero

A Spanish entertainer, Sara Escudero Rodríguez works as a comedian, actress, television host, and radio personality. Born August 18, 1981, Escudero’s early years included growing up in Arenas de San Pedro (Ávila) after her birth in Talavera de la Reina. She initially studied medicine at the University of Salamanca but switched to theater studies in Madrid in 2002. Since 2007, she has been a professional comedian and actress, beginning her career with stand-up comedy. In 2012, she won the V Monologue Competition at El Club de la Comedia, which included participation in the 2012–2013 season alongside Berto Romero, Joaquín Reyes, Florentino Fernández, and Ernesto Alterio; she performed four monologues on El Club de la Comedia between 2011 and 2017. Escudero’s comedy style includes performing one-person shows for theaters and private events from 2007, and touring Spain with her solo comedy shows. She has contributed to television programs such as La Noche de José Mota (TVE1) from 2013, where she participated in rapid-fire segments, and Zapeando (La Sexta) from 2014 to 2016. She also collaborated on Hazte un selfie on Cuatro from late 2016 to early 2017. Her creative output extends to writing and directing; she wrote, directed, and produced the play Te elegiría otra vez , which premiered in Madrid in 2015 and continued its run from January 2016. She has also presented programs at Atreseries (Atresmedia) from December 2015 to 2017, and Sigueme el rollo on TenTv in 2016. Escudero's literary work includes three published books: En Ocasiones Veo Frikis (2014), Clericó (2017), and No estás a la altura (2018). She has also ventured into short film direction, producing Dorothy, Ninette y un billete de 50 in 2019 and directing and starring in Por error in the same year. In 2018, she performed the monologue show SARA ES...CUDERO at the Teatro Alcázar in Madrid and presented the 25th awards ceremony of the Cáceres Solidarity Film Festival. From 2017, she has been a collaborator on Cero en Historia on #0 de Movistar+. She is an ambassador for UNICEF's campaign against childhood malnutrition in Mauritania.

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