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Javier Bardem belongs to a family of actors that have been working on films since the early days of Spanish cinema.

He was born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain, to actress Pilar Bardem (María del Pilar Bardem Muñoz) and businessman José Carlos Encinas Doussinague. His maternal grandparents were actors Rafael Bardem and Matilde Muñoz Sampedro, and his uncle is screenwriter Juan Antonio Bardem. He got his start in the family business, at age six, when he appeared in his first feature, "El picaro" (1974) (A.K.A. The Scoundrel). During his teenage years, he acted in several TV series, played rugby for the Spanish National Team, and toured the country with an independent theatrical group. Javier's early film role as a sexy stud in the black comedy, Jamón, Jamón (1992) (aka Ham Ham) propelled him to instant popularity and threatened to typecast him as nothing more than a brawny sex symbol. Determined to avert a beefcake image, he refused similar subsequent roles and has gone on to win acclaim for his ability to appear almost unrecognizable from film to film. With over 25 movies and numerous awards under his belt, it is Javier's stirring, passionate performance as the persecuted Cuban writer, Reynaldo Arenas, in Before Night Falls (2000) that will long be remembered as his breakthrough role. He received five Best Actor awards and a Best Actor Oscar nomination for his portrayal.

Ana Wagener was born in 1962 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress, known for Biutiful (2010), The Invisible Guest (2016) and The Candidate (2018).

Antonia San Juan was born on 22 March 1961 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress and director, known for All About My Mother (1999), The Platform (2019) and La China (2005).

Kira Miró was born on 13 March 1980 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress, known for Broken Embraces (2009), Ferpect Crime (2004) and Paco y Veva (2004).

Mateo Gil was born on 23 September 1972 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He is a writer and director, known for Agora (2009), Open Your Eyes (1997) and The Sea Inside (2004).

Mónica López was born on 30 May 1969 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress, known for Rapa (2022), En la ciudad (2003) and The Uninvited Guest (2004).

Adrián Guerra was born in April 1984 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He is a producer, known for Buried (2010), Through My Window (2022) and Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End (2024).

Brays Efe was born on 30 September 1988 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He is an actor and writer, known for Paquita Salas (2016), La mesa baila (2013) and Unknown Origins (2020).

Iris Díaz was born on 24 June 1980 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. She is an actress, known for El comisario (1999), Hospital Central (2000) and Hierro (2019).

Isabel Torres was born on 14 July 1969 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She was an actress, known for Veneno (2020), 8 años (2022) and Fotos (1996). She died on 11 February 2022 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.

Yaiza Guimaré was born in 1976 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress, known for Hierro (2019), La fuga (2012) and Todos lo hacen (2022).

Diana Martin was born in 1978 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress, known for Switch (2001), Casualty (1986) and Doctors (2000).

Mercedes Ortega was born on 16 January 1970 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress and producer, known for Cautivadas (2013), Cautivas (2011) and Tattoo Bar (2000).

Nia Correia was born on 2 January 1994 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She is an actress, known for Operación triunfo (2001), Once Upon a Time... Happily Never After (2022) and Nia Correia & India Martínez: Mi luna llena (2021).

Luis Suárez was born on 7 September 1945 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He was an actor, known for The Messiah (1975), No Way Out (1973) and Poppers (1984). He died on 1 June 1992 in Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

Fabián Conde was born in 1932 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He is an actor, known for Lorca, muerte de un poeta (1987), Killer Goodbye (1968) and Murder in a Blue World (1973).

Luis Rubiales was born on 23 August 1977 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain.

Born in Spain in 1984. He studied basic education in his hometown. In 2002, he began his university studies at the University of Malaga and finished his degree at the University of Salamanca. He later moved to Madrid to specialize in video editing with Avid Media Composer. His professional career began in the Canary Islands, where he developed his video editing skills for 8 years. In 2015, he moved back to Madrid to continue his professional career until now.

Alexander Bryld Obaze was born on 4 September 1999 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He is an actor, known for Salsa (2022), Se gennem Aske and The Sommerdahl Murders (2020).

Adrián Rivero Pérez was born on 14 September 1987 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain. He is an assistant director and director, known for En la selva oscura (2024), Escalera al Cielo (2024) and The Abyss (2023).

The writer-director of Stunt Games has written, directed, and edited several short films, music videos, for more than 10 years, and also produced the 2008 Youtube Project Direct worldwide finalist short film Natalie. His directorial debut with a Feature film was Stunt Games, an action packed film made with a budget of only $2,500.

In 2015, he directs the SCI-FI short film CORPORATION:EARTH which earns more than 30 official selections and numerous international nominations, and wins the "BEST ACTION SHORT FILM OF THE YEAR" prestigious ACTION ON FILM FESTIVAL, in Los Angeles.

In 2016, his film STUNT GAMES, released in the US, China, and several other countries, by Leomark Studios, have also won several major awards including BEST ACTION FILM at the WEST COAST INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL and at the CLIFTON FILM CELEBRATION.

In 2019, he writes, directs, and produces the film "A MEDICINE FOR THE MIND", starring SALLY KIRKLAND, JOHN SAVAGE, among other fantastic talent, winning numerous important awards all over the circuit festival, and around the world.

Himar González was born on 1 June 1976 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canarias, Spain. She is an actress, known for 4L (2019), Antena 3 Noticias (1990) and El hormiguero (2006).

Dunia Ayaso was born in 1961 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. She was a writer and director, known for The Island Inside (2009), El grito en el cielo (1998) and Descongélate! (2003). She died on 28 February 2014 in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

J.C. Falcón was born in 1969 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He is a director and writer, known for La caja (2006), People You May Know (2016) and Maintenance Required (2015).

Antonio Farré was born on 22 August 1961 in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands, Spain. He is a producer and actor, known for La perra de la frontera (1993), Silencio Mortal (1991) and Baywatch (1989).