|
29th Forqué Awards
The 29th Forqué Awards, organised by , were presented on 16 December 2023 at the IFEMA Palacio Municipal in Madrid. Background Organised by EGEDA, the ceremony has the participation of Ayuntamiento de Madrid, the Madrid regional administration and RTVE, and the collaboration of the Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sport and FIPCA. In October 2023, producer Eduardo Campoy was announced as the recipient of the EGEDA Gold Medal. The organisers also announced creation of a new award category, the Forqué Award for Best Animation Film. The nominations were disclosed on 7 November 2023. Later in November, Macarena Gómez and Pablo Chiapella were revealed as the gala hosts. The gala featured musical performances by Ana Guerra, Fran Perea, Ana Mena Ana Mena Rojas (born 25 February 1997) is a Spanish singer and actress. She began her career in 2009 in the TV series ''Marisol, la película'' (2009). In 2010, she participated in Disney The Walt Disney Company, commonly known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IFEMA Palacio Municipal
The IFEMA Palacio Municipal, formerly known as Palacio Municipal de Congresos, is a convention centre in Madrid, Spain. It is located near the IFEMA's main fairground complex in the Campo de las Naciones area. It is operated by IFEMA since 2019. History It is located in the Corralejos neighborhood, Barajas district. Designed by Ricardo Bofill, building works lasted from March 1991 to May 1993. The building was inaugurated on 19 October 1993. Since 1995, when the Goya Awards moved from the similarly named Palacio de Congresos in the Paseo de la Castellana, the venue has hosted several editions of the awards' ceremonies. On 15 December 1995, the venue hosted the EU summit that ratified the creation of the "euro" currency. It has also hosted other international events such as IMF and World Bank meetings as well as NATO and UN summits. The facility closed down on 8 November 2012 to undergo building works to improve on its security. It re-opened on 24 April 2013. In 2018, the A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Razón (Madrid)
''La Razón'' (; ) is a daily newspaper based in Madrid, Spain. It has the sixth-highest circulation among general-interest Spanish dailies, and the fourth-highest among those based in Madrid. The newspaper has satellite news bureaux, and local editions, in Barcelona, Murcia, Seville, Valencia and Valladolid. History and stance ''La Razón'' was founded in 1998 by Luis Maria Ansón. The paper is owned by Grupo Planeta and based in Madrid. The newspaper's editorial stances are primarily neoliberal economically and conservative socially. The paper has also a rightist stance. Circulation ''La Razón'' had a circulation of 140,000 copies in 2003. The 2008 circulation of the paper was 153,024 copies. It was 124,284 copies in 2009, 118,466 copies in 2010 and 103,789 copies in 2011. Between July 2010 and June 2011 the paper had a circulation of 109,166 copies.Figures covering July 2010 to June 2011 from Spain'Oficina de Justificación de la Difusión, Retrieved 28 January 2012. Staf ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hovik Keuchkerian
Hovik Keuchkerian (born 14 November 1972) is a Spanish actor and former boxer best known for the role of Bogotá in '' Money Heist''. Biography Born in Beirut, Lebanon to an ethnic Armenian father and a Spanish mother, he moved with his family to Spain at age three, and he was raised in Alpedrete. Keuchkerian is a former boxer. He became a boxer and was Spanish Heavyweight Champion twice. After quitting boxing, he started a new career as a stand-up comedian and writer (he has published four books), the last of them entitled ''Resiliente''. His performance playing a boxing trainer in the 2013 film '' Scorpion in Love'' earned him a nomination to the Goya Award for Best New Actor. Selected filmography * ''Hispania, la leyenda'' (2011) * '' Scorpion in Love'' (2013) * ''Isabel'' (2013) * ''El ministerio del tiempo'' (2015) * ''The Night Manager'' (2015) * ''Assassin's Creed'' (2016) * '' Snatch'' (2017) * ''The Man Who Killed Don Quixote'' (2018) * ''4 Latas'' (2019) * '' Mone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alberto Ammann
Alberto Ammann Rey (born 1978) is an Argentine actor. He has played various roles in films, television and theater, including the lead role in the Spanish film ''Cell 211'', which earned him a Goya Award for Best New Actor. He is also known for playing Pacho Herrera in '' Narcos'' and '' Narcos: Mexico''. Biography Ammann was born in Córdoba, Argentina, son of journalist, politician, and writer Luis Alberto Ammann and his wife Nélida Rey. In 1978, at the age of one month, he moved with his parents to Spain adrid and the Canary Islands), escaping from National Reorganization Process">the last military dictatorship of Argentina, returning to the country in 1982. Years later, he returned to Spain to complete his studies. He studied acting in the school of Juan Carlos Corazza, as well as the Theater Seminary Jolie Libois, located in Cordoba. Ruben Andalor, Willy Lanni and Ricky Ceballos were among his teachers. Acting career In the 2009 Spanish film ''Cell 211'', Ammann pla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jokes & Cigarettes
''Jokes & Cigarettes'' ( ca, Saben aquell, links=no) is a 2023 Spanish biographical drama film directed by David Trueba from a screenplay by Trueba and Albert Espinosa which stars David Verdaguer as comedian Eugenio alongside Carolina Yuste. It features Catalan- and Spanish-language dialogue. Plot Set from 1967 to 1980, the plot follows the onstage beginnings of Eugenio Jofra, a jeweller from Barcelona, as well as his relationship with love interest Conchita, whom he begins to perform in a musical duo, 'Els Dos'. Eugenio ends up improvising solo stand-up comedy shows upon Conchita's sudden absence. Cast Cameo roles include as her mother Laura Valenzuela, Paco Plaza as Chicho Ibáñez Serrador, and Pedro Ruiz (actor), Pedro Ruiz as himself. Production The screenplay was penned by Albert Espinosa Albert Espinosa i Puig (; born 5 November 1973), educated as an industrial engineer, is a Spanish screenwriter, playwright, writer, actor and director of cinema. He also works ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Verdaguer
David Verdaguer (born 28 September 1983) is a Spanish actor and comedian. His career include works both in Spanish and Catalan such as ''10,000 km'' (2014), ''Summer 1993'' (2017), for which he received the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor and ''Uno para todos'' (2020). Career He began his career in minor roles in different programs from the Catalan public television channel TV3 such as ''Plats Bruts'' (2001), ''El Cor de la Ciutat'' (2002–2003) and ''Ventdelplà'' (2005). In 2006, he became a part of the comedy show ''Alguna Pregunta Més?'' as a reporter. In 2008, he got his first main role as Santi in the television series ''Zoo'', about the lives of the workers at the Barcelona Zoo. Between 2013 and 2014, he participated in the comedy programmes ''Polònia'' and ''Crackòvia'' doing impressions of several political and sports celebrities and figures. In 2014, he starred in the romantic drama film ''10,000 km'' alongside Natalia Tena, directed by Carlos Marqués-Marcet, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poquita Fe
''Little Faith'' ( es, Poquita fe, links=no) is a Spanish '' costumbrista'' comedy television series created by Pepón Montero and Juan Maidagán which stars Raúl Cimas and Esperanza Pedreño. Plot The plot follows the slice-of-life mishaps involving the markedly unambitious couple formed by kindergarten worker Berta and security guard José Ramón. Cast Episodes Season 1 (2023) Production and release The series is a Buendía Estudios production. It debuted on Movistar Plus+ on 4 July 2023. In September 2023, the renovation of the series for a second season was announced. Reception Alberto Rey of '' El Mundo'' assessed that the costumbrista comedy television series sublimates the very Spanish () aphorism into a work of art. Raquel Hernández Luján of ''HobbyConsolas'' rated the series with 73 points ('good'), praising the "very agile" format and the editing (including the use of the mockumentary), while citing how the series deserved a better closing as a nega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burning Body
''Burning Body'' ( es, El cuerpo en llamas, links=no) is a 2023 Spanish crime television miniseries written by Laura Sarmiento and directed by and Laura Mañá. It stars Úrsula Corberó, Quim Gutiérrez, and José Manuel Poga. Plot Set in 2017, the plot is a fictionalisation of the real . When the burned body of Pedro, a cop, is found in the near Barcelona, the plot delves into the tangle of toxic relationships, cheating, violence and sex scandals involving the Pedro and two fellow agents (Rosa and Albert). Cast Production ''Burning Body'' is an Arcadia Motion Pictures production. Shooting lasted from September to October 2022 and it took place in Barcelona. Release The limited series debuted on Netflix on 8 September 2023. Awards , - , rowspan = "3" , , 70th Ondas Awards , , Best Television Actress , , Úrsula Corberó , , , , align = "center" , , - , rowspan = "2" , 29th Forqué Awards , , colspan = "2" , Best TV Series , , , , rowspan = "2" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
30 Coins
''30 Coins'' ( es, 30 monedas) is a Spanish mystery horror television series created by Álex de la Iglesia for HBO Europe. Directed and written by De la Iglesia and co-written by Jorge Guerricaechevarría, the series follows Father Vergara, an exorcist who is exiled by the church to Pedraza, a remote village in Spain where he hopes he is forgotten by his enemies. The series premiered on November 29, 2020 on HBO Europe. Filming for the second season will reportedly begin in February 2022. Synopsis Father Vergara is an exorcist and ex-convict residing in the small Spanish town of Pedraza, attempting to move on from a troubled past. However, paranormal phenomena start taking place in the town and he will need the help of Paco, the mayor, and Elena, the town's veterinarian, to figure out a mystery seemingly related to a coin he owns, which might be one of the thirty pieces of silver paid to Judas Iscariot for betraying Jesus and handing him over to the Romans. The three will find ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Mesías
LA most frequently refers to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States. La, LA, or L.A. may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * La (musical note), or A, the sixth note * "L.A.", a song by Elliott Smith on ''Figure 8'' (album) * ''L.A.'' (EP), by Teddy Thompson * ''L.A. (Light Album)'', a Beach Boys album * "L.A." (Neil Young song), 1973 * The La's, an English rock band * L.A. Reid, a prominent music producer * Yung L.A., a rapper * Lady A, an American country music trio * "L.A." (Amy Macdonald song), 2007 * "La", a song by Australian-Israeli singer-songwriter Old Man River Other media * l(a, a poem by E. E. Cummings * La (Tarzan), fictional queen of the lost city of Opar (Tarzan) * ''Lá'', later known as Lá Nua, an Irish language newspaper * La7, an Italian television channel * LucasArts, an American video game developer and publisher * Liber Annuus, academic journal Business, organizations, and government agencies * L.A. Screenings, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Upon Entry
''Upon Entry'' is a 2022 Spanish drama film directed by Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastián Vásquez (in their directorial debut feature). It stars Alberto Ammann and Bruna Cusí alongside Ben Temple and Laura Gómez. Plot The plot concerns about the unpleasant vetting and questioning procedures that the couple formed by Diego (Venezuelan urbanist) and Elena (a contemporary dancer from Barcelona) suffers at the Newark Airport upon moving from Barcelona to the United States to start off a new life. Cast Production Written and directed by Alejandro Rojas and Juan Sebastián Vásquez, ''Upon Entry'' is based on the helmers' personal experiences as immigrants. The film is a Spanish co-production by Zabriskie Films, Basque Films, and Sygnatia, with the participation of TV3, and the support from , the Madrid regional administration, the Basque Government and Creative Europe's MEDIA. Release ''Upon Entry'' screened at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF) in November ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Society Of The Snow
''Society of the Snow'' ( es, La sociedad de la nieve) is a 2023 survival thriller film directed by J. A. Bayona about the Uruguayan 1972 Andes flight disaster. It is an adaptation of Pablo Vierci's book of the same name, which documents accounts of all 16 survivors of the crash, many of whom Vierci knew from childhood. The cast is composed of Uruguayan and Argentine actors, most of whom are newcomers. The film closed the 80th Venice International Film Festival, in an Out of Competition slot. It is scheduled to be released theatrically in Spain on 15 December 2023, before streaming on Netflix on 4 January 2024. It was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards. Cast The cast is as follows: Production Bayona discovered Vierci's book while researching for his 2012 film '' The Impossible'', and bought the rights for the book at the end of shooting ''The Impossible''. The filmmakers recorded more than 100 hours of inte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
.jpg "Click for more on -> 30 Coins")
