Javier Gurruchaga
Javier Gurruchaga | |
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 Performing with Orquesta Mondragón in 2019 | |
| Born | Ignacio Javier Gurruchaga Iriarte 12 February 1958 San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain |
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Javier Gurruchaga is a Spanish singer, actor, comedian, and presenter.[1] He is the longstanding frontman of Orquesta Mondragón. He is also known for his television appearances in comedy shows such as Viaje con nosotros.[1]
Life and career
Ignacio Javier Gurruachaga Iriarte was born in San Sebastián on 12 February 1958.[2][3] He founded Orquesta Mondragón in 1976.[4] He hosted the variety comedy show Viaje con nosotros, which began airing on TVE in 1988.[5] He earned nominations to the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films The Dumbfounded King and Banderas, the Tyrant.[4]
The Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sport granted him the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 2021.[4][6]
References
- ^ a b Coloret, Alba V. (19 July 2023). "Javier Gurruchaga: "Se puede mezclar el rock con los cuentos de Emilia Pardo Bazán"". La Región.
- ^ Benito, Marian (4 August 2024). "Javier Gurruchaga revive: su segunda juventud musical a los 66". La Razón.
- ^ Belategui, Oskar (25 March 2023). "Javier Gurruchaga: "Impera una filosofía de lo políticamente correcto autocensuradora"". El Correo.
- ^ a b c "Javier Gurruchaga, distinguido con la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes 2021". Europa Press. 28 December 2021.
- ^ Gallardo, Francisco Andrés (7 December 2013). ""Ladies and gentlemen..."". Diario de Sevilla. Grupo Joly.
- ^ Figueroa, Fernando (8 January 2022). "Javier Gurruchaga: Medalla de Oro al mensajero de banco". Milenio.