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Natalia de Molina was born on 19 December 1989 in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Food and Shelter (2015), Living Is Easy with Eyes Closed (2013) and Adiós (2019).- Actor
- Soundtrack
"The Little Nightingale", as he was widely known in Spain when he became a widely successful child star, had a very troubled childhood that led to an even more troubled life as an adult. José Jiménez Fernández was born in Beas de Segura (Jaén, Andalucía, Spain), on February 11, 1943, although some sources claim it was in 1947, due to false advertising by the studios that made his movies, and which wanted to make him appear younger than he really was (an obsession that haunted him through the whole of his career), pretending he was 9 at the moment of his debut, when he actually was 13.
Discovered as a singer by Luis Mariano, who got him to perform in France, Joselito was introduced to the movie business in 1956 by Antonio del Amo, who directed him in his first feature, El pequeño ruiseñor (1957) ("The Little Nightingale"), where he earned his famous nickname. Spanish film studios were looking for a new child star to follow the steps of Pablito Calvo, and make popular and populist folkloric movies, which were big box-office hits in Spain during Francisco Franco's dictatorship.
After several movies and records, and already a big star as a singer and an actor in Europe, the next move was trying to triumph in America, so Joselito went to Mexico where he filmed various projects, starting by Aventuras de Joselito y Pulgarcito (1960), which paired him with Mexican child star Cesáreo Quezadas 'Pulgarcito' to grant local box-office. His success even reached the USA, where he appeared to great acclaim in The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) with Ed Sullivan. However, life was not too glamorous for Joselito, as he was treated almost as a sideshow act by his managers, not allowing him to become the teenager he was (that was a milestone in Spanish "child prodigies" under Franco: trying to keep them as little kids for as long as possible), and even locking him in his room between rehearsals so he couldn't meet girls. He was forced to keep his childlike image up to 1969 (when he was in his mid-twenties), when he appeared in his last film, Prisionero en la ciudad (1969). But, as his voice had long broken, he was not successful anymore and he retired, disappearing from public life until it was discovered much later that he had become a heroin addict and even worked as a mercenary in Africa.
An attempt of a comeback as an adult proved unsuccessful, as the tastes of the audience had changed, and his voice didn't resemble the one he had as a kid, so Joselito definitely retired from show business to his home in Utiel (Valencia, Spain), where he, now clean and sober, lives a quiet life far from movie and recording studios.- Ángel Aranda was born on 18 September 1934 in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is an actor, known for Javier y los invasores del espacio (1967), Planet of the Vampires (1965) and The Last Days of Pompeii (1959).
- Tony Fuentes was born in 1955 in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is an actor, known for The Family, Fine, Thanks (1979), Blood Hunt (1986) and Black Commando (1982).
- Actress
- Soundtrack
María José Cantudo was born on 10 July 1951 in Andújar, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Blood and Passion (1976), The Frenchman's Garden (1978) and Passionate Lovers (1982). She was previously married to Manolo Otero.- Actress
- Producer
Petra Martínez was born on 24 June 1944 in Jaén, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress and producer, known for Sleep Tight (2011), La vida era eso (2020) and Heirs (2007). She is married to Juan Margallo. They have one child.- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Raphael was born on 5 May 1943 in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for The Last Circus (2010), My Big Night (2015) and The Three Wise Kings vs. Santa (2022). He has been married to Natalia Figueroa since 14 July 1972. They have three children.- Actor
- Soundtrack
Pedro Miguel Martínez was born on 29 June 1949 in Úbeda, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is an actor, known for Open Your Eyes (1997), Hospital Central (2000) and In from the Cold (2022).- Actor
- Additional Crew
Manuel Tejada was born on 18 July 1940 in Puente de Génave, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor, known for Holmes & Watson. Madrid Days (2012), The Last Circus (2010) and Cañas y barro (1978). He died on 4 December 2019 in Benidorm, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana, Spain.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Antonio del Real was born on 10 August 1947 in Cazorla, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for El río que nos lleva (1989), The Conspiracy (2008) and ¡Por fin solos! (1994).- Actress
- Director
- Writer
Rosario Pardo was born in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is known for Cuéntame cómo pasó (2001), Un billete a Nunca Jamás (2016) and Hubo un lugar (2016).- Actress
- Writer
- Director
Celia de Molina was born on 31 March 1983 in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress and writer, known for El Antivlog (2016), Un rayo no cae dos veces en el mismo lugar (2017) and Love, Inevitably (2019).- Director
- Producer
- Writer
José Luis Acosta was born in 1961 in Úbeda, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is a director and producer, known for Historia de un búho (2001), La Noche (2020) and Fuera de lugar (2008).- Isabel María Pérez was born on 18 May 1958 in Jaén, Jaén, Spain. She is an actress, known for 10:30 P.M. Summer (1966), Historias para no dormir (1966) and Aventura en el laboratorio (1967).
- Music Artist
- Actor
- Music Department
Joaquín Sabina was born on 12 February 1949 in Úbeda, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is a music artist and actor, known for Some Time Later (2018), Torrente 2: Misión en Marbella (2001) and Sinatra (1988).- Writer
- Actor
- Director
Antonio Corencia was born on 28 September 1946 in Villacarrillo, Jaén, Spain. He was a writer and actor, known for Juego de amor prohibido (1975), Dame un beso (2004) and Fedra (1981). He died on 10 July 2015 in Talavera de la Reina, Toledo, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain.- Actress
- Soundtrack
Karina was born on 12 April 1945 in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for En un mundo nuevo (1972), Quiere casarse conmigo...?! (1967) and ¡Viva la vida! (1969).- Micaela Quesada was born in 1967 in Bedma, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Hospital Central (2000), Diamond Flash (2011) and Un paso adelante (2002). She is married to Alfonso Lara. They have two children.
- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Fernando Delgado was born on 28 June 1930 in Porcuna, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor and director, known for Estudio 1 (1965), Teatro de siempre (1966) and El teatro (1970). He was married to Carmen Valero. He died on 15 June 2009 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.- Antonio Muñoz Molina was born on 10 January 1956 in Úbeda, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is a writer and actor, known for El invierno en Lisboa (1991), Beltenebros (1991) and Plenilunio (1999). He has been married to Elvira Lindo since 1994. He was previously married to Marilena Vico.
- Cándida Villar was born in 1931 in Martos, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Cándida (2006), El secdleto de la tlompeta (1995) and Espejo público (1996).
- Juan Ceacero was born on 27 August 1983 in Úbeda, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is an actor, known for La Ruta (2022), Arrayán (2001) and El comisario (1999).
- Director
- Actor
- Writer
Miguel Picazo was born on 27 March 1927 in Cazorla, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He was a director and actor, known for Aunt Tula (1964), Oscuros sueños de agosto (1968) and Beyond the Walls (1985). He died on 23 April 2016 in Guarromán, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain.- Actor
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Juanito Valderrama was born on 24 May 1916 in Torredelcampo, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor, known for Los duendes de Andalucía (1966), El emigrante (1959) and Cuéntame cómo pasó (2001). He was married to Dolores Abril. He died on 12 April 2004 in Espartinas, Seville, Andalucía, Spain.- Ramos López was born in 1968 in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Con pelos en la lengua (2009), Diamond Flash (2011) and Hospital Central (2000).
- Balsar Garzón Real was born in Jaén in 1955. His first destination as a judge was in Valverde del Camino, in the province of Huelva at the age of 26. Subsequently he became a magistrate of the Central Court of instruction of the room 5 of the National Court, a position he would occupy from 1988 to 2012. At that time, except for a one-year hiatus, he was in charge of cases such as crimes of great relevance in Spain like crimes against humanity, drug trafficking, political corruption, and terrorism of ETA, as well as that of the State, known as "dirty war." In 1990 he monopolized all media attention with Operation Nécora. He managed to take the heads of the clans of Galician drug trafficking such as Laureano Oubiña to court. In 2012 he was separated from his judicial career in Spain and since has collaborated as an advisor to different governments in Latin America.
- Enrique Ponce was born on 8 December 1971 in Baeza, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He has been married to Paloma Cuevas since 1996. They have one child.
- Writer
- Director
- Actor
Antonio de Lara was born on 22 September 1896 in Jaén, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Tres eran tres (1954), Habitación para tres (1952) and Un bigote para dos (1940). He died on 4 January 1978 in Madrid, Spain.- Manuel Kayser was born on 18 July 1889 in Jaen, Spain. He is known for La moza de cántaro (1954), Fuenteovejuna (1947) and De Madrid al cielo (1952).
- Palomo Linares was born on 27 April 1947 in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor, known for Solos los dos (1968), Una señora estupenda (1970) and Nuevo en esta plaza (1966). He died on 24 April 2017 in Madrid, Spain.
- Camera and Electrical Department
- Visual Effects
Andrés López Montañés was born on 28 December 1997 in Alcalá la Real, Jaén, Spain. He is known for Society of the Snow (2023), Sky Rojo (2021) and Hora y veinte.- Mamen Camacho was born in Villacarrillo, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is known for Serve and Protect (2017), Gran Reserva (2010) and Te quiero (2018).
- Juan Eslava Galán was born on 13 March 1948 in Arjona, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is a writer, known for The Great Event, La mula (2013) and Andalucía Mágica (2002).
- Editor
- Writer
- Director
JM Asensio (José Manuel Asensio Moreno) is a Spanish filmmaker born on November 22, 1978 in Linares (Jaén).
During his childhood he became interested in literature, music and cinema. At the age of 14 he made his first short film, The Tapeworm (1994), based on Roald Dahl's short story Poison. This experience was the trigger that led him to study cinema.
From 1996 to 2002 he worked with his University companions in several short films as actor and editor. His directorial debut was Atecna's Legacy (1999), a remake of The Tapeworm with the formula of an archaeological thriller. One year later he directed Veritas (2000), a short film of suspense and terror set in the hall of residence where Asensio lived during the four years of his college career.
After graduating he directed Rata de túnel (2004), the claustrophobic nightmare of a thief caught in a vent that was a hit in Spanish festivals. Asensio played the main character and received an award for his portrayal.
In 2006 he founded his own production company, Arka Studio, to develop personal and commissioned projects as concerts, ads and promotional videos.
From 2007 to 2009 he worked on a project written in his college years, Cuando Apolo encontró a Dionisos (2009), a fantastic comedy about human duality that brings the myth of Apollo and Daphne to the present times. This project eventually became his fourth short film.
From 2011 to 2013 he co-wrote the script of the film Asesinos inocentes (2015) directed by Gonzalo Bendala and produced by Marta Velasco. The three had worked together previously in Rata de túnel (2004).
His fifth short film, Al Compás (2013), was released in the time of the economical crisis and it's a musical satire in which a ruthless manager ends four employees contracts to the beat of a metronome.
In 2015 he directed Error (2015), a return to the genre of suspense. This short tells the story of a couple who faces the harsh reality of their relationship when, one night, the man discovers that the woman has discovered his dangerous secret.
In 2018 he directed two shorts: Pandora 2.0. (2018), an update of Pandora's Box myth through Youtube, and La Noticia del Año (2018), a comedy filmed like a real TV news coverage.- Myrta Molina was born on 29 November 1966 in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Flashfire (1994), L.A. Wars (1994) and Gohbi and God (1999).
- Irma Soriano was born in Andújar, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is known for El gordo (1990), Farmacia de guardia (1991) and Preámbulo a un silencio (1986). She has been married to José Antonio Gómez since 1983. They have two children.
- Actor
- Additional Crew
Eduardo Jover was born in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He is known for Planta 25 (2006), Willy Fog 2 (1993) and D'Artacan y los tres mosqueperros (1981).- Actor
- Soundtrack
José Luis y su Guitarra was born on 11 June 1935 in Jaén, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He was an actor, known for Pasa la tuna (1960), Melodías de hoy (1960) and 50 años de (2009). He died on 2 February 2016 in Córdoba, Córdoba, Andalucía, Spain.- Editor
- Director
- Writer
Eduardo García Maroto was born on 14 December 1903 in Jaén, Spain. He was an editor and director, known for Tres eran tres (1954), Patton (1970) and La hija del penal (1936). He died on 26 November 1989 in Madrid, Spain.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Carmen Linares was born on 25 February 1951 in Linares, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Limits of Control (2009), The Man Who Killed Don Quixote (2018) and ¿Por qué se frotan las patitas? (2006).- Writer
- Director
- Set Decorator
Antonio de Jaén was born on 28 February 1925 in Arjonilla, Jaén, Spain. He was a writer and director, known for Prisionero en la ciudad (1969), De la piel del diablo (1962) and Un perro en órbita (1966). He died in 1988.- Ramón Gutiérrez del Barrio was born on 31 August 1903 in Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. He was a composer, known for El mal amor (1955), El alma de los niños (1951) and El cartero (1954). He died on 8 November 1983 in Mendoza, Argentina.
- Actress
- Composer
- Soundtrack
Virginia Maestro Díaz was born on September 29th, 1982, in Linares, Spain. She was introduced to music at a very early age by her family.
By the age of 12, she was already singing and composing her own songs with a guitar. Virginia used to listen to the likes of The Beatles, Janis Joplin, Ray Charles, Otis Redding and Eva Cassidy, among others, many of whom would end up being a massive influence for her.
At 15, she joined her first band as a lead singer, playing mostly cover versions. A couple years later, Virginia started her Music Teacher Education studies, and became a soprano for the University of Seville choir. She would perform in bars and jazz clubs of the region, taking part in jam sessions and creating several bands for years.
Success came when she entered the Spanish talent show Operación Triunfo in 2008, winning the contest by popular vote.
Virginia is the vocalist of Labuat, a project consisting of herself, publicist Risto Mejide as composer and electronic duet The Pinker Tones as producers. It was launched late in 2008 and the group released their first album in February, 2009.- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Roko was born on 13 July 1989 in Alcalá la Real, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain. She is an actress, known for Tu cara me suena (2011), Vive cantando (2013) and Sobre las olas.- Actor
- Director
- Writer
Carlos Ceacero was born in Jaen, Andalucia, Spain. He is known for Retrato de mujer blanca con navaja (2008), Todos los trenes van a París (2010) and Cerrojos (2004).- Actress
- Writer
Maria Antinea was born on 3 January 1914 in Jaen, Spain. She was an actress and writer, known for La doctora Castañuelas (1950), La niña de fuego (1952) and Los pagarés de Mendieta (1939). She died on 29 July 1991 in Cameron County, Texas, USA.- Valeriano Gómez was born on 15 December 1957 in Arroyo del Ojanco, Jaén, Andalucía, Spain.
- Juana María Moreno Cruz was born in 1989 in Jaen, Spain.
- Miryam Romero was born in 1963 in Jaén, Spain. She was an actress, known for Su primer amor (1993), A toda página (1994) and Antena 3 noticias (1990). She died on 12 June 2022 in Spain.
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Manuel Espinosa de los Monteros was an oboist, composer and director of the Royal Chapel of Music during the reigns of Carlos III and Carlos IV, born in Andújar in 1730 and died in Madrid in 1810. He is considered the composer of the Grenadier March, current Spanish Anthem.
In 1761 he published the Book of the Ordinance of the Toques de Pífanos and Drums that are played again in the Spanish Ynfant °, composed by Don Manuel de Espinosa. 1761, which is kept in the National Library of Spain. In 1769 a new corrected edition was published. In this document the March of the Grenadiers or Royal March appears for the first time, whose authorship is supposed. Carlos III adopts it as a hymn of honor in 1770 and the social popularity turns it de facto into a national anthem. Isabel II will declare it the official anthem of Spain.