Juan José "Juanjo" Artero (born 27 June 1965) is a Spanish actor. Singularly remembered for his performance as teenager in ''

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'', he is also known for his performance in '' El barco'' or his 12-season-long performance as Charlie in ''

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''.

Biography

Artero was born in

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on 27 June 1965. His father was a physician who treated

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during the latter's last rales. At age 14,

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cast him for the role of Javi in the popular series ''

'', a role for which Artero is singularly remembered and which marked his acting career. Following the success of the series, Artero released a music album together with fellow ''Verano azul'' performer José Luis Fernández, going as "Pancho y Javi". His adult television career consolidated with his 10-year-long performance as Charlie in ''

''. He has since starred in series such as '' El barco'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. His performance playing a 'good cop' in the 2011 film '' No Rest for the Wicked'' earned him a nomination to the

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in 2012. Linked to

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, Artero purchased a plot in Hontanares, a hamlet belonging to the municipality, seeking to open a rural hotel. He suffered a pulmonary embolism in March 2019.

Filmography

;Television ;Film

Awards and nominations

References

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