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1840 comedians

Aníbal Gómez

Aníbal Gómez is a Spanish comedian, singer, and actor born on May 8, 1979, in Villanueva de la Jara, Cuenca. His career began with work as a DJ in a local nightclub during his youth. He is known for appearing in shows like Muchachada Nui, Retorno a Liliflor, and Vodafone yu, and has acted in films including Campamento Flipy (2010) and Las brujas de Zugarramurdi (2013). Biographical information about him was created by Manuel Barrero in 2023, citing Tebeosfera as the source. He participated in the surreal humor program Muchachada nui from 2007 to 2010 and collaborated on the Vodafone yu radio program. He also worked as a collaborator on the television program Los Felices Veinte with Paula Púa and Nacho Vigalondo, and continues to act and collaborate on Los felices veinte on OrangeTV since October 2020, sometimes presenting the show when Nacho Vigalondo is absent. Additionally, he is part of the comedic group La Hora Chanante and has appeared in Museo Coconut and Retorno a Lilifor. Beyond television and film, Aníbal Gómez is also involved in music. He forms the musical duo Ojete Calor with Carlos Areces, describing their style as 'subnopop' with humorous lyrics. Songs like ‘Soy mocatriz’ and ‘Viejoven’ are popular at festivals and in nightclubs. In 2015, he started his solo project Ruido Paraíso, releasing the album Polifonía, and has also worked as a cartoonist, aiming to create satirical vignettes, as seen in Estoy regular (Hidroavión). He is confirmed to participate as a contestant in the 13th season of Tu cara me suena in March 2026.

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Carlos Librado

Juan Carlos Librado Gallego, professionally known as Nene, was born in Madrid on August 9, 1976; he is a Spanish actor and comedian. He developed a passion for the stage from a young age, but his early career took a different path. Before transitioning to acting, Librado spent ten years as a professional footballer, beginning in 2000 with Real Sociedad Deportiva Alcalá. He subsequently played for CD Badajoz for two seasons until 2004 and Alicante CF, where he won the Segunda División B of Spain in the 2004–05 season. His football career continued with Unión Deportiva Lanzarote in the 2007–08 season, before retiring in the 2009–10 season with a return to RSD Alcalá. Following his retirement from football, Librado pursued acting training at a theatre group associated with the University of Alicante. In 2010, he transitioned into stand-up comedy after signing with Comedy Central, marking a significant shift in his professional life. He quickly gained recognition performing in stand-up shows both on television and live, and first appeared on prime-time television with El club de la comedia on La Sexta. His acting career also continued during this period; he first appeared on screen in the sitcom Aída and later played Clemente "Clemen" Guerrero in the series Gigantes (2018). Titles in his filmography include The Invisible Guardian (2017) and its sequels, The Legacy of the Bones, plus Offering to the Storm. Other films by him comprise Lejos de ti, Los relojes del diablo, Señor, dame paciencia, Dos años y un día, La Moderna, Undercover Wedding Crashers, Very Bald Trip, The Champion, From Good to the Hood, Operación Camarón (2021), and Por los pelos (2021). Carlos Librado’s career has involved collaborations with various television programs. He was a collaborator on Zapeando in 2018 and Las que faltaban in 2019, demonstrating his versatility as a performer. In 2023, he joined Salón de té La Moderna for afternoon programming on La 1. He is also set to appear in Hercúlea (2020), playing a criminal. Carlos Librado works as an actor and comedian. He has many roles and appearances on Spanish television and in films.

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David Suarez

He spent his formative years raised in New Jersey. Early in his life, he held the belief that he was Jesus, a notion that seems to inform some of his comedic perspective. After graduating college, he worked due to an inability to perform miracles, and it was during this time that he first felt the desire to be on stage. Suarez began performing regularly around age 30, using his experiences with friends while drinking as inspiration for much of his material. He sees these performances as a way to share wisdom. Suarez’s comedic style is characterized by black humor. He established himself early in his career by creating and starring in the web series Vincent Finch: Diario de un ego in 2013. Following this, he contributed as a screenwriter for the webseries Famosos y una vieja , starting in 2015. His work extends to television and radio, having collaborated on three episodes of Late Motiv in 2018 and serving as a collaborator on the radio program Yu: No te pierdas nada also in 2018. He published the comic book Agonía infinita , a collection of black humor vignettes, in 2018. Suarez’s career has faced challenges. In April 2019, he was fired from Yu: No te pierdas nada following controversy stemming from a tweet about people with Down syndrome, which resulted in a lawsuit initially seeking 22 months of prison. The case was dismissed but subsequently reopened in April 2020 before ultimately resulting in an acquittal in December 2021. During this period, he co-hosted the podcast Pegarle a la Lejía with Sergio Bezos and Santiago Alverú between 2019 and 2020. He has also appeared on screen, playing a nurse in an episode of the series Veneno in 2020, and presented the YouTube series No haber venido created with Carmen Romero in 2021. Currently, he is preparing for the premiere of Vincent Finch: 10 años después in 2025.

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Esteban Navarro

Esteban Navarro is a multifaceted artist from Spain, recognized as an actor, humorist, screenwriter, singer, and co-creator of the comedic duo Venga Monjas. Beginning in 2006, Venga Monjas has established itself within the Spanish comedy landscape. Initially, Navarro aspired to a career in animation, hoping to work for companies like Disney or Pixar, and he even studied Fine Arts at the University of Barcelona. Around age 20, he started creating videos with Xavi Daura and uploading them to YouTube, marking an early step in his creative journey. His work has expanded beyond these initial online ventures, encompassing a range of media. Navarro's professional career includes scriptwriting for the series 'Museo Coconut' starting in 2010, and subsequent involvement in various television programs, primarily on TV3. He works on the Movistar+ program 'Ilustres ignorantes.' He is funny and plays music. His relationship with Rigoberta Bandini, which began in 2019, has significantly shaped his recent work. They formed a close personal and professional partnership, with Navarro co-writing and composing several of her hits, including 'Ay, mamá,' which he arranged and she performed at Benidorm Fest. The song achieved considerable success, reaching number 1 on the Spotify Top 50 in Spain. The relationship with Bandini resulted in a son, Nico, born on June 2, 2020, during the pandemic. They formalized their commitment with a civil ceremony officiated by Ada Colau on May 18, 2023, followed by an intimate wedding on June 10, 2023. Navarro provides constant support and participates in the more intimate aspects of Bandini’s artistic project, often playing keyboards in her musical projects. His creative contributions have garnered recognition; he has received nominations for awards for his work on 'La vida breve' (2023), 'Don Pepe Popi,' and 'V/H/S Viral.' Based on 16 films, his average rating is 5.9.

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Germán Bernardez

Germán Bernárdez Rodríguez is a Uruguayan comedian and screenwriter, born on November 16, 1984, in Montevideo, Uruguay. His family relocated to Málaga, Spain when he was five years old, where he attended elementary school. He is the grandson of photographer and painter Jorge Huber Rodríguez, and his parents are Eduardo Bernardez and Elisa Rodríguez. Growing up in Spain, he developed an appreciation for Spanish humor, admiring comedians such as Cruz y Raya, Martes y 13, Los Morancos, Manolo 1,85, Eugenio, Chiquito de la Calzada, and Angel Garó. He also cites Mike Birbiglia as a comedic inspiration, alongside Richard Pryor, Jerry Seinfield, Bill Burr, Jim Jefferies, and Dusty Slay. Germán’s artistic journey began with a puppet theater workshop in Málaga led by Don Leopoldo Mérida. Throughout his career, he has explored various creative avenues, working as a musician, writer, actor, announcer, and podcaster. He has written for several television shows including ¿Quién es la máscara?, Fuego sagrado, Tu Cara Me Suena, Mi Casa es tu Casa, and Veo cómo cantas, both in Spain and Uruguay. He also portrayed La Parca in El Gran Juego de la Oca (Uruguay) and, from March 2022, rejoined the show as La Parca. His comedy style is characterized by storytelling and longer jokes with a lot of energy and information. In 2013, he received a mention for best musical humor show with the group «Los Mañaneros», and in 2014, he won first prize for Young Humor at the Encuentro de Humor Joven. Germán has performed extensively, including a show for over 20,000 people at the Fiesta Nacional del Chamamé in Corrientes, Argentina. He reached the semifinals of a standup comedy contest in 2015 and participated in a stand-up comedy workshop led by Germán Medina that same year. He formed a close friendship with Eduardo Fernández (El Gaucho Influencer), embarking on extensive tours together and becoming El Gaucho Influencer's official screenwriter in 2021. Together, they created the theatrical show El Gurú del Interior, which ran for 32 performances in 2022. Currently, he is the scriptwriter for El Gaucho Influencer and works as a screenwriter for most of Teledoce’s major shows since 2022. He performs a show called "Pasajero en tránsito" (Passenger in Transit), which focuses on the theme of travel, and has performed in Chile, Peru, Argentina, Spain, and Brazil. From February 2024, he began teaching standup comedy at El Comedy Bar in Montevideo, and co-hosted the radio program Otra Tarde Negra from 2025 to 2026. He also covered the Cosquín Rock Uruguay event live in 2025 and 2026.

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Iggy Rubín

Ignacio Antonio Rubín Grassa, known professionally as Iggy Rubín, is a multifaceted entertainer from Madrid, Spain. Born on November 16, 1984, he works as a radio host, screenwriter, humorist, and actor. His career began unexpectedly at the Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingenieros Agrónomos at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, where he initially pursued studies in agronomy. A pivotal moment arrived in 2009 when he won a monologue contest at the university, marking his initial foray into comedy. Following his victory, Iggy Rubín quickly transitioned from student performer to professional comedian. He performed his first show in a bar with a friend, and the resulting recording led to five monologues for Central de Cómicos through Paramount Comedy. This early success propelled him onto the monologue circuit throughout Spain. His comedic style involves spoken monologues accompanied by audience laughter. Current performances explore themes of identity, encompassing work, religion, sexuality, love, and anecdotes about celebrities. He has also appeared in the documentary Pepón es guay (2013) and participated in the Emmy-nominated series El fin de la comedia , portraying himself as a friend of the protagonist. Beyond performing, Iggy Rubín's talents extend to writing and radio. He has worked as a screenwriter for films like El último grito and television programs such as Peliculares , Late Motiv , and El Hormiguero . For two seasons, he co-hosted the radio program Comedia perpetua on Cadena SER. He also served as a second presenter on YU:No te pierdas nada on Los 40 until September 2019, and from August 2021 to the end of the 2023 season, he co-hosted Cuerpos especiales on Europa FM with Eva Soriano. He is a frequent guest on the podcast La Ruina , often cited as one of the most hilarious podcasts, and recently shared a personal anecdote about an experience in Portugal involving a massage and his girlfriend, Marina Montalbán.

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Jorge Ponce

Jorge Ponce Rivero, born on May 19, 1982, in Málaga, is a Spanish comedian, screenwriter, and television and radio collaborator. Growing up in the neighborhoods of San Andrés, Benalmádena, and Torremolinos, he experienced a rebellious adolescence and worked as a waiter during his teenage years to earn money while studying. He pursued studies in Audiovisual Communication, briefly attending a Master's program in Image and Sound at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena before being expelled. Ponce began his career as a production intern on the television show 'Caiga quien caiga'. Early in his television career, he created sketches with Yonyi Arenas for 'CQC' on Telecinco. He has since been a co-host and collaborator on radio programs such as 'Yu no te pierdas nada', 'A vivir que son dos días', and 'Asuntos propios'. Known for advocating comedy that is sometimes revolutionary, vacuous, and trashy, he has become a regular collaborator on Movistar+’s 'La resistencia' since 2017, serving as a subdirector, screenwriter, and contributor. The show has popular parts like '¿Quién prefieres que se muera?', 'Repaso a los foros de Internet', and others, showing his varied comedy. Beyond television, Ponce performs the comedy show 'Hard Party 2.0' with Iggy Rubín and Antonio Castelo, and has made occasional appearances in the satirical newspaper 'El Mundo Today'. In 2019, he hosted the radio program 'Si sí, o si no' on Cadena SER. More recently, in 2024, he created a banner appearing on adult video platforms to raise awareness about consent. He also co-directed the Prime Video Spain series 'Medina: el estafador de famosos', which was nominated for a Feroz Award and won an ALMA award. This documentary series, exploring the story of conman Antonio Medina—who scammed several Spanish TV personalities, including Ponce himself—premiered in October 2024 and consists of five 40-minute episodes. He is currently the President of the HMV Boys seven-a-side football team.

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Lluís Mosquera

Lluís Mosquera, a Valencian comedian and scriptwriter, was born in Carcagente on December 22, 1990. He is from Valencia, Spain, and speaks Valencian. Initially gaining recognition as a screenwriter, playwright, and poet, he is also a multidisciplinary creator who has worked in various artistic and cultural fields. He describes his humor as "something dirty and cynical," often incorporating personal anecdotes portraying himself as clumsy and unlucky. Mosquera aims to create work that resonates with a global audience. Mosquera’s educational background is diverse, including studies in Fine Arts at the Universitat Politècnica de València, and master's degrees in Graphic Design from Mainz (Germany), Audiovisual Creativity and Narrative from Seville, and Secondary Education Teaching from Valencia. He also completed a Master’s degree in Showrunners: aula de ficción at ESCAC. He moved to Madrid in 2015 and worked as a creative and graphic designer for companies such as Leroy Merlin, Famosa, Mattel, and Clinique. His writing career includes the publication of Espasmes in 2014 under the name Lluís Navarro Mosquera, and Mi poeMARIO debería estar en todas las CASAS in 2018. He also collaborated on the lyrics for 'Lo malo,' a song considered for the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018. Mosquera’s work extends beyond writing and comedy. His play Capullos que vuelan premiered in 2016 and continued running until January 2019 at the Teatro Lara in Madrid. He contributed to television programs like À Punt directe and Lo siguiente from 2018 to 2019, and appeared as a guest artist on La 2 Noticias in December 2018. Since 2020, he has been regularly featured on the radio program Podríem fer-ho millor , for which he received an award in 2019. In 2023, he led a songwriting workshop at the OT 2023 academy and co-wrote the script for the opening and closing galas of the 40th edition of the Mostra de València-Cinema del Mediterrani with Saray Cerro, who he also collaborates with on these events. Mosquera's current work includes writing for television series such as 'Drag Race España,' 'La revuelta,' and 'Élite', and teaching writing.

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Patricia Sornosa

Patricia Sornosa, born in Manises in 1977, is a Spanish humorist and playwright. She began her career in 2002 with the amateur theater group Artal teatre. Her early training included musical education (Magisterio musical), followed by courses in acting, scriptwriting, and improvisation. For over twenty years, she has been dedicated to comedy, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the Spanish humor scene. Sornosa's comedy is characterized by a combative style and often addresses violence against women. From 2004, she collaborated with Bárbara Lara and Mónica Zamora, forming the café theatre group Superpuestas and writing and starring in humorous plays like 'Nos lo montamos solas' and 'Esquizoféminas'. These early works were finalists in both the VI and VII Valencia Café Theatre Competition and the VIII Radio City Small Theater Festival. Starting in 2009, she directed her own plays, including 'Camarones desesperados', 'Réquiem para Damien', 'Amortajados', and 'Patatas viudas'. She has appeared on Comedy Central (Paramount Comedy), Late Motiv hosted by Andreu Buenafuente, and COMEDIANTS on ÀPunt, performing both stand-up shows and a monologue. Her work includes four specials recorded for the COMEDY CENTRAL channel and a role in the documentary DES-EXTINCIÓN, which premiered in 2019. Patricia Sornosa's creative output extends beyond performance; she is also an author, having written a book titled Picotazos and several plays. She has written scripts for various projects, including a family miniseries for social media called Comedia en el trastero, and has composed songs. Her commitment to empowering women’s creativity is reflected in the talks she gives on the subject. Sornosa has received numerous awards and recognition for her work, including the Comadre de Oro in 2023 and the Trofeo a La Excelencia en la Representación Feminista at the Logroño Feminist Congress. She was awarded in both 2017 and 2016 at the Valencia Café Theatre Circuit Competition, winning first prize and best script awards. In 2019, she received the Arrabal de Comedia award in Ciudad Rodrigo. She identifies as a feminist and has spoken out about gender inequality in humor, including an interview on 'El Intermedio' in 2018 where the discussion focused on this topic. Recent events include facing a campaign of harassment and threats in September 2022 following her appearance on the podcast 'Estirando el chicle'.

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Romina Cocca

Romina Cocca is an international actress and comedian based in Barcelona, Spain. She is fluent in English (both UK/US accents) and Spanish, with her native dialect being Argentina Español. Her background is Hispanic/Latino, and she also speaks Catalan. Cocca’s professional experience extends beyond Spain, encompassing work in Mexico, the USA, and the United Kingdom. Cocca’s training includes studies of acting and musical theatre in Argentina, followed by intensive instruction at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute and the HB Studio in New York City, where she graduated in the Meisner Technique. She further honed her skills with Rachael Adler and Javier Galitó-Cava in Barcelona, specializing in the Meisner Technique. In addition to acting, Cocca is an Acting teacher, offering Audition Technique & Marketing for the Actor courses, and also works as an Acting Coach and Dialect Coach (in Spanish). She is a trained improviser and has musical theatre experience, and can perform Argentine Tango and Tango. Cocca’s screen credits are diverse, including roles in "The Split Barcelona" (BBC/Sister Global), "Self-tape" (Filmax), "Las del Hockey" (Netflix/TV3), "My Oxford Year" (Netflix), “The Penguin Lessons” (42/Lionsgate), "Psicodriving" (Antena 3), and "Kubala, Moreno i Manchón" (TV3). She played Valentina in the limited series "The Split: Barcelona" (BBC) in 2024, portrayed Mrs. De La Vega in the 2024 Netflix film "My Oxford Year," and had a supporting role in “The Penguin Lessons.” She also appeared as Pilar in "Self-tape" (Filmin) and Paulina in "Les de l'hoquei (The Hockey Girls)" (TV3). Cocca performs stand-up comedy, having appeared on "20Vint" (RTVE 2) and “Stand-up Revolution” (Antena 1, Romania), and has performed for the Phi Beta Lambda comedy channel. She co-created and hosts the podcast "La Movidita," available on IVoox, Podimo, and Spotify. Her comedic style is characterized by a sharp, dry edge.

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Valeria Ros

Valeria López-Tapia Velasco, known as Valeria Ros, develops his career in Spain as a screenwriter, announcer, presenter, humorist, writer and monologist, and has a degree in Audiovisual Communication.

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Vicente Caltañazor

Vicente Caltañazor, born Vicente on November 10, 1814, in Madrid, was a significant figure in Spanish theater. He began his career as an actor, comic tenor, and later served as a theater director. Initially, he pursued studies at the San Isidro el Real seminary with the Jesuits. However, his path led him to the stage, where he made his debut in 1837 at the Principal Theater in Zaragoza. This marked the beginning of a long and impactful career contributing to the development of Spanish comedic performance. Caltañazor's comedy style involved parodies and character portrayals within the zarzuela genre. He is particularly remembered for premiering parodies of operas Lucrecia and Lucia , transforming them into La Venganza de Alifonso and El Sacristán de San Lorenzo , respectively. These premieres helped popularize the zarzuela in Spain. He also directed the company performing at the Institute Theater in Madrid in 1845, and enjoyed successful seasons at the Teatro de la Cruz. His contributions to the genre were substantial; he is considered by some to be a key supporter of the zarzuela and created many famous comic characters that became part of the zarzuela repertoire. Among his most notable roles were Colás from El valle de Andorra , the Count from El Molinero de Subiza , and a minister from Los diamantes de la corona . He also appeared in Los magyares and Pan y toros . His work on El Duende , premiered in 1856, was particularly successful, running for over sixty nights. Even late in his career, he remained active; he participated in the 1897 premiere of Agua Azucarillos y Aguardiente at the Teatro Apolo in Madrid, playing the role of Vicente. He also performed five reprises of a specific scene featuring Pepa and Manuela, described as a 'garbosísima página madrileña'. Vicente Caltañazor died in Madrid on March 22, 1895, leaving behind a legacy as a vital contributor to Spanish comedic theater.

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