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- Birthday: 1964-12-14
Emilio Gavira
Emilio Gavira Tomás is a Spanish actor and baritone opera singer, born on December 14, 1964, in Fuengirola, Spain. Raised primarily in Alcázar de San Juan, he initially pursued a musical education, graduating from the Superior School of Singing in Madrid before pivoting to a prolific career in film, television, and theater. Gavira, who has a distinctive short stature due to achondroplasia, is known for his versatile performances across genres, often collaborating with Spanish directors like Javier Fesser. His career includes memorable roles in Spanish cinema such as one of the aliens in 'El milagro de P. Tinto' (1998) and the character Rompetechos in the film adaptations of the Mortadelo y Filemón comics, including 'Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure' (2003). A significant point in his career was his portrayal of Jesusín in the critically acclaimed 2012 silent, black-and-white film 'Blancanieves' (Snow White), which earned him a nomination for the Goya Award for Best New Actor. More recently, he has appeared in films such as 'Killing God' (2017) and the Netflix Christmas movie 'The Night My Dad Saved Christmas' (2023), with a sequel, 'The Night My Dad Saved Christmas 2' (2025), planned for release. Gavira continues to showcase his talent across the performing arts, having maintained a diverse presence in both Spanish national and international projects.
