Javier Gurruchaga

Javier Gurruchaga
Performing with Orquesta Mondragón in 2019
Born
Ignacio Javier Gurruchaga Iriarte

(1958-02-12) 12 February 1958 (age 66)
San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
  • presenter

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 [es].[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

  1. ^ a b Coloret, Alba V. (19 July 2023). "Javier Gurruchaga: "Se puede mezclar el rock con los cuentos de Emilia Pardo Bazán"". La Región.
  2. ^ Benito, Marian (4 August 2024). "Javier Gurruchaga revive: su segunda juventud musical a los 66". La Razón.
  3. ^ Belategui, Oskar (25 March 2023). "Javier Gurruchaga: "Impera una filosofía de lo políticamente correcto autocensuradora"". El Correo.
  4. ^ a b c "Javier Gurruchaga, distinguido con la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes 2021". Europa Press. 28 December 2021.
  5. ^ Gallardo, Francisco Andrés (7 December 2013). ""Ladies and gentlemen..."". Diario de Sevilla. Grupo Joly.
  6. ^ Figueroa, Fernando (8 January 2022). "Javier Gurruchaga: Medalla de Oro al mensajero de banco". Milenio.


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