Juan José "Juanjo" Artero (born 27 June 1965) is a Spanish actor. Singularly remembered for his performance as teenager in Verano azul, he is also known for his performance in El barco or his 12-season-long performance as Charlie in El comisario.
Biography
Artero was born in
Madrid on 27 June 1965.
His father was a physician who treated
Francisco Franco during the latter's last rales.
At age 14,
Antonio Mercero cast him for the role of Javi in the popular series
Verano azul,
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
El comisario.
He has since starred in series such as
El barco,
Amar es para siempre and
Servir y proteger.
His performance playing a 'good cop' in the 2011 film No Rest for the Wicked earned him a nomination to the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012.
Filmography
- Television
- Film
Awards and nominations
