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Ana Morgade

Ana María Morgade Pérez is a Spanish presenter, comedian, and actress. Born in Madrid on November 8, 1979, she was raised there. She is known as a comedian who performs monologues and has been involved in various television programs, films, and theatrical productions. Morgade’s career began with improvisation theater companies such as Impromadrid in the early 2000s. Although she earned a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the Complutense University of Madrid in 2017, she chose not to receive her diploma, instead allocating the associated funds to support social programs. She also received acting training at Cristina Rota's school, where Cristina Rota served as a key mentor. Her television debut occurred in March 2007 on Cuatro’s ‘Esta tarde con esta gente’. She participated in ‘Con un par... de bromas’ in summer 2008 and co-hosted ‘Estas no son las noticias’ from September 2008 to May 2009. From September 2009 to June 2011, she appeared regularly on the show 'Buenafuente' on La Sexta, and co-hosted New Year's Eve programs for La Sexta in both 2009 and 2010. Her comedy utilizes satirical humor and draws inspiration from contemporary Spanish affairs and political inconsistencies. She views comedy as an irreverent response to Spain’s tragicomic history. She has been a collaborator on ‘Zapeando’ since November 2013, and continues to work there as of 2019. She was a contestant on 'Tu cara me suena' in 2015, finishing fourth. In 2016, she presented ‘El club de la comedia’. Her comedy covers topics like corruption, online advertising, canned food, relationships, useless buttons, cats, Christianity, gastrotabernas, and names. Currently, she is a collaborator on ‘Cuerpos Especiales’ (Europa FM) and contributes to ‘Mañana más’ (RNE), and is part of the main cast of ‘Mentes Peligrosas’. She also debuted her one-woman show 'Morgadeces' in 2015.

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Andreu Casanova

Andreu Casanova is a Spanish comedian, actor, and stand-up performer. He is also known as Andreu Casanova. His career began by testing jokes on customers while working in the hospitality industry for several years, followed by nine years of study and work in that field. Before fully dedicating himself to comedy starting in 2012, he honed his skills, aiming for six stand-up performances a week to improve. Early influences include late-night shows hosted by Buenafuente, performers appearing on those programs, and childhood enjoyment of Gomaespuma and the show 'Martes y Trece'. Casanova’s comedy style incorporates parody and often draws from personal experiences. He is known for his improvisational skills, which contribute to his acting and physicality, and values empathy and listening to the audience as key qualities of a good humorist. His shows include ‘Autocomedy,’ ‘Improempresas,’ ‘Vermunólogos,’ ‘Los locos de la impro,’ and '50 sombras con Andreu,' the latter inspired by the 'Fifty Shades of Grey' series, which had two successful parts due to fan demand. He wrote and starred in '50 sombras con Andreu'. A particularly well-known show is 'Tinder Sorpresa,' which he authored and which explores dating apps and modern flirting. The show, described as a hilarious monologue, aims to entertain both single and those in relationships, and often involves direct interaction with the audience. Since 2012, Andreu Casanova has gained recognition in the Spanish comedy scene and performed at major theaters in Madrid and Barcelona. He has collaborated with programs like Comedy Central, Phi Beta Lambda, and Onda Cero since 2018. In 2021, he appeared in several episodes of the Spanish series 'Yrreal' and in 2023, he was part of the cast of the comedy series 'Martita'. He is currently writing for the upcoming film 'Castigo Divino,' which he will also appear in in 2026. ‘Tinder Sorpresa’ has been running for over seven years as of 2019 and is approximately 90 minutes long, produced by MPC Management. A performance was scheduled for July 24, 2020. Proactua provides artistic, technical, and legal advice for his events and performances. He also wrote chapters for the series 'Fuera de serie' and, with Albert Boira, wrote his first five-minute routine.

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Dani Rovira

Dani Rovira, whose full name is Daniel Rovira de Rivas, is a Spanish comedian and actor. Born on November 1, 1980, in Almargen, Málaga, Spain, he is the son of Andrés Rovira Caro and Juana de Rivas Lobato. He attended Colegio Rosario Moreno and later pursued higher education, graduating with degrees in Physical Education and Sport Sciences from the University of Granada. His studies were supported by working at a tea house in Granada, and he participated in a monologuersity program in Granada from 1999 to 2004, spending his final year in Porto, Portugal as part of the Erasmus program. Rovira began his career performing monologues in bars and cafes. He toured Spain performing stand-up comedy with Paramount Comedy and participated in the Comedy Central show 'Nuevos cómicos'. Prior to May 2009, he made guest appearances on television programs including 'Estas no son las noticias' and 'El Club de la Comedia,' and participated in shows like 'Con hache de Eva.' Furthermore, he was part of the ensemble casts of 'No le digas a mamá que trabajo en la tele' and 'Alguien tenía que decirlo,' and featured on 'Buenafuente' in February 2009. His monologue 'Mi familia y yo' is particularly well known. He performed the play '¿Quieres salir conmigo?' in 2009, taking it to Barcelona and Madrid, concluding in 2014. His film career gained significant momentum with his appearance in 'Ocho apellidos vascos' (2013), which became the highest-grossing Spanish film of all time in 2014. The film 'Spanish Affair' (2013), which premiered in March 2014, achieved considerable success, generating more than $75 million and establishing itself as the highest-grossing Spanish film ever. For this role, he won the Goya Award for Best Revelation Actor in 2015. He subsequently starred in 'Ahora o nunca' (2015) and 'Spanish Affair 2' (2015), as well as 'El futuro no es lo que era' (2016) and '100 metros' (2016). From 2014 until 2015, he portrayed the character Juan Gutiérrez in the television series 'B&b, de boca en boca'. He hosted the 29th, 30th, and 31st Goya Awards in 2015, 2016, and 2017 respectively. In March 2020, he announced a diagnosis of Hodgkin lymphoma, but announced his recovery in September 2020. He has also appeared in '99 lugares donde pasar miedo' (2019) and 'Thi Mai, rumbo a Vietnam' (2018). He published his first book, 'Agujetas en las alas y 88 razones para seguir volando,' in November 2015. Rovira is vegan and advocates against eating animals.

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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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Julián López

Julián López is a Spanish comedian and actor, born Julián López González on November 10, 1978, in El Provencio, Cuenca. His career began in 2002 with appearances on the sketch comedy show La hora chanante, where he played the character Vicentín. He continued to work alongside Ernesto Sevilla and Joaquín Reyes during the show's run from 2002 to 2006. Prior to his comedic success, López studied for a degree in teaching, specializing in musical education, at the University of Castilla–La Mancha in Cuenca. López’s popularity continued to grow with his involvement in other comedy shows like Smonka!, Nuevos Cómicos, and Noche Hache. He was part of Muchachada Nui from 2007 to 2010, working as both a humorist and scriptwriter. His acting roles expanded beyond television; he made his film debut in Friend Zone in 2009 and subsequently starred in No controles (2009) as Juan Carlitros, which significantly boosted his recognition. He also appeared in films such as De tritones with Ernesto Sevilla and Perdiendo el norte in 2015, and Fe de etarras in 2017 alongside Javier Cámara, Miren Ibarguren and Gorka Otxoa. Beyond acting and television, Julián López is also a musician. He is a founding member of the quintet ManchaBrass and has collaborated with various musical groups including Deluxe, Russian Red, Marlango, Los Punsetes, Lovely Luna, Xoel López, and Café Quijano. He has also appeared in short films like Push Up, Videoclub, Eyeballs, La gran revelación, and El factor dorsal. He has received awards for best humorist at various festivals and won Best Actor for the film Matusalén at the Begur Costa Brava International Comedy Film Festival. In September 2021, López published his first novel, 'Planetario'. He is a long-time supporter of Athletic Bilbao, sparked by receiving an Athletic Bilbao kit as a child. He hosted the 5th Feroz Awards in 2018 and has also appeared in series like Los Quién and La familia Mata, and in episodes of Aída playing a character with a disability.

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Lara Ricote

Lara Ricote is a comedian and actress, recognized for her performances in both English and Spanish. Her upbringing occurred in Miami, and she is the daughter of actress Gabriela Rivero and photographer Luis Francisco Ricote. She pursued a degree in politics at the University of Amsterdam, where she began her journey into comedy by performing improv and stand-up. In 2021, she earned the Funny Women Stage Award, and in 2022, she received the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer for her debut solo show 'GRL/LATNX/DEF'. This achievement marked a significant milestone in her career. She has since appeared in various television programs, including Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza in May 2022, and as a panelist on Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable and Question Team in October 2022. Her appearances extend to BBC Two’s QI in February 2024 and again in 2025, and Richard Osman's House of Games in January 2025. In September 2025, she starred and wrote in the sketch series 'Mitchell and Webb Are Not Helping'. She also played Jess in Sam Campbell's Channel 4 sitcom 'Make That Movie' in May 2026, and stars in the romantic comedy series 'Break Clause', which aired in October 2026. Her show 'Inkling,' presented at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2026, was nominated for both the Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show and the Most Outstanding Show award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Ricote also identifies as hard of hearing and uses hearing aids due to degenerative hearing loss; this aspect of her life informs her work.

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Manolo Royo

Manolo Royo, also known as Manolito Royo, is a Spanish humorist and comedian. Born Manuel Royo on January 14, 1951, in Caspe, Zaragoza province, he is considered one of the most famous humorists in Spain. He began seeking opportunities for humor from a young age, collaborating with classmates and during study time. His artistic career started around 1970 by joining the circus of the Tonetti brothers. Royo’s early work included appearances on television programs such as 'Esta noche, fiesta' in 1977 and '625 líneas' in 1978. He performed in Madrid nightclubs like Xénon, Windsor, and Cleofás between the late 1970s and early 1980s. He achieved significant popularity from 1987 to 1993 on the show 'Un, dos, tres... Responda otra vez,' where his character Mc Royo and the catchphrase '¡Aquí no passa nada!' were particularly successful. He also had a recurring role on the musical show 'La Revista' from 1995 to 1996. Throughout his career, which spans over 50 years, Manolo Royo has appeared in numerous television programs and films. He collaborated with José Luis Moreno on programs like 'Noche de fiesta' from 2001 to 2002, and acted in comedies with Concha Velasco on Antena 3 and in the TV series Compuesta y sin novio with Lina Morgan. He also recorded a CD of ten musical themes with Maestro Morcillo and starred in a 16-episode series called El Imprevisible for COPE. Since the early 1990s, he has focused his artistic activity on stage performances in theaters and nightclubs, frequently performing in Latin American countries like Chile, Colombia, and Venezuela. In late 2021, Royo experienced a health crisis after receiving a third COVID-19 vaccine dose, leading to a 55-day coma during which he suffered two heart attacks, a pulmonary embolism, and a stroke.

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Manuel Manquiña

Manuel Manquiña, known professionally by that name, is an actor from Galicia, Spain. Born Manuel Prieto Comesaña on August 2, 1953, in Vigo, his full name is Manuel Juan Francisco del Cristo de la Victoria Prieto Comesaña. He began his career in 1982, initially appearing in comedic television programs for Televisión de Galicia (TVG). Early roles included appearances in films directed by Antonio Blanco and Xavier Villaverde. He has over 30 films to his credit, including La matanza caníbal de los garrulos lisérgicos , Tacón , and Continental . He gained wider recognition in 1997 after appearing in Airbag and Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley . His portrayal of Pazos in Airbag earned him a Goya Award nomination for Best Actor Revelation. He also wrote and acted in Héroes and Historias de Bolsillo. He was involved in acting and directing theater productions. Other notable film appearances include roles in Manolito Gafotas and Memoirs of a Man in Pajamas . Throughout his career, Manuel Manquiña has continued to work steadily in television and on stage. He appeared in the TV series Moncloa ¿dígame? and Manolo y Benito Corporeision , and performed in comedy monologues for El club de la comedia between 2000 and 2002. He has toured with Siniestro Total and participated in the children’s program Xabarín Club . In 2000, he received awards at the Elche International Independent Film Festival and the Antequera National Short Film Competition for El figurante , followed by an award at the Aguilar de Campoo Short Film Festival for his performance in the same film. Currently, he appears as a regular character, don Anselmo, in the TVG series Era Visto! and portrays Martínez el Facha on the YouTube channel of El Jueves . He left his handprints on the Paseo de la Fama in Sada, Galicia in 2011.

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Marcos Mundstock

Marcos Mundstock, a prominent announcer, actor, humorist and creative Argentine publicist, enjoys world fame for having occupied for more than fifty years the position of lead writer and narrative voice of the music and humor group Les Luthiers.

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Paula Púa

Paula Púa, born Paula Cantó in Valencia on October 26, 1992, is a Spanish stand-up comedian and screenwriter. She is also a presenter, as evidenced by her co-hosting role on 'Los Felices Veinte' on Orange TV and her hosting of the Feroz Awards in 2022 alongside Nacho Vigalondo. Her education includes a degree in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication from the Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, as well as courses in voiceover at CES Escuela Superior de Imagen y Sonido and monologue at the Escuela Técnica de Comedia. These foundational experiences contribute to her diverse skillset. Púa’s career encompasses a wide range of media. She began doing stand-up comedy in 2018, and has since recorded material for Comedy Central through '#StandUp3000'. She has contributed to various television programs, including working as a writer and reporter for 'Todo Es Mentira' (starting in 2022), writing for 'La noche D' presented by Dani Rovira, and appearing in the sketch show 'Y Si Sí', hosted by José Mota. Her work extends beyond television; she has appeared in the web series 'Viejennials' and participated in the fiction podcast 'Biotopía'. She also collaborated on 'Esto no es una serie' and 'Humor confinado', demonstrating her versatility. Further, she has been a collaborator on programs like 'Zapeando' (starting in 2022), 'Mejor Contigo,' and 'Me resbala'. Currently, Paula Púa continues to expand her presence in the media landscape. She is a reporter for 'Días de tele' (TVE) and will be a reporter for a new edition of 'Caiga quien Caiga' in early 2025. She also contributes to 'El Mundo Today', 'Transmite La Ser', and 'Carne Cruda'. Her stand-up show, 'Traca,' produced by Ninona Producciones, is currently touring. She has collaborated on humor segments for 'Tarde Lo Que Tarde' on RNE radio and 'La Ventana' on Cadena SER radio. While she was the third eliminated contestant on 'Traitors España' in 2023, her career demonstrates a consistent trajectory of growth and adaptation within the Spanish entertainment industry.

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Quequé

Héctor de Miguel Martín, also known as Quequé, is a Spanish humorist born in Salamanca on January 6, 1977. His father is the literature professor Emilio de Miguel. Quequé began his career working in radio stations in Salamanca and has a career spanning 25 years. He is from Salamanca. Quequé gained recognition in 1998 by winning the local phase of Imaginarock, followed by presenting his show 'Directamente' at Café Principal. He subsequently collaborated on Cadena 100 Salamanca’s ‘A media tarde’ and later presented and directed ‘Puerto latino’ on Cadena Dial Salamanca. He won the second Certamen de monólogos of 'El club de la comedia', which led to national recognition in the early 2000s. Quequé then joined comedy theater shows like 5hombres.com and Noches de cómicos, and contributed as a writer/collaborator for ‘La noche... con Fuentes y cía’ from 2002-2005. From 2005 to 2008, Quequé hosted 'La guerra de los medios' on 'Noche Hache', analyzing news. He co-hosted ‘Estas no son las noticias’ from September 2008 to June 2009 and participated in ‘Abierto hasta las 2’ on Radio Nacional de España from 2009 to 2013. He wrote a weekly opinion column in 'El Adelanto' newspaper from 2009 to 2013, and also wrote the prologue for the book 'Concierto privado' about Joaquín Sabina. Quequé has toured Spain for seven years with his show ‘Aún quiero ser cantautor’ and presented 'Uno y trino' in January 2010. He collaborated with Unión Deportiva Salamanca on a promotional video in 2010, co-hosted 'Los anuncios de tu vida' during the 2010/2011 season, and starred in 'Te ríes de los nervios' alongside Javier Coronas, David Broncano, and Dani Rovira. He toured Spain with ‘Antolojeta’ from 2011 to 2012 and appeared in the short film 'La raya que me raya' in 2012. Quequé has presented various programs including 'La lista tonta' on Comedy Central in December 2014, ‘La vida moderna’ on cadena SER, and ‘Los teloneros’ from February 2019. He presented the first edition of the Premios Odeón in January 2020 and currently hosts a weekly program called La lengua moderna on Cadena SER since February 2019. Recently, Quequé joined La Séptima television channel, where he will focus on comedy and entertainment, aiming to feature diverse comedy types and comedians from other countries. He created a humorous portrait of Javier Ruiz, the editorial director of La Séptima. However, he temporarily retired in January following a controversy with Nacho Abad at ‘Hora Veintipico’.

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Silvia Sparks

Silvia Sparks, born Silvia Perea Labayen on August 14, 1986, in Gijón, is a multifaceted Spanish artist. She identifies as a humorist, translator, and philosopher. Her academic background includes studies in Philosophy at the University of Oviedo and the Complutense University of Madrid, followed by scriptwriting training at the London Film Academy. Before dedicating herself to comedy, she researched the works of Wilhelm Reich and Friedrich Nietzsche, reflecting an intellectual curiosity that informs her current work. She is described as a provocative humorist within the national scene. Since 2015, Silvia Sparks has been working professionally as a stand-up comedian, performing in Spanish, English, and French. Her solo comedy show, titled 'Sparks: El show de humor negro,' has been running since 2021, and is described as a monologue featuring dark humor (humor negro). She performs at venues both nationally and internationally, including the Théâtre Marie Bell in Paris. Sparks’ performances often address everyday issues alongside controversial topics like pedophilia, sadomasochism, depression, terrorism, gyms, IKEA, and Tinder. Reviewers from atrapalo.com have praised her work as 'sublime,' 'disruptive,' and 'very brave,' noting her ability to create awkward silences. Her comedy style is described as acidic and vitriolic, sometimes drawing comparisons to the Asturian Wednesday Addams and Christina Ricci. Beyond stand-up, Silvia Sparks contributes significantly to various media outlets. She has worked as a scriptwriter for companies like Cuatro, Cadena SER, El Extraordinario, and Noodles Productions, and was a collaborator on the Movistar+ show 'Las que faltaban' in 2019. From 2021 to 2024, she wrote for the magazine 'Mongolia.' Now, she writes a funny column for 'La Nueva España.' She also makes and presents 'Punch Comedy English,' which features comedians from around the world. Her translation work includes graphic novels and art books for publishers like Dark Horse Comics and Abrams Books, including Sara Soler's award-winning graphic novel 'Us.' In 2024, she participated in a monologue on the BBC program 'The Arts Hour,' recorded in Madrid, and is also a voice actor for 'A Vivir de Cadena Ser'. She openly identifies as depressive, nihilistic, and neurotic, and believes humor is related to violence.

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