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Óscar Jaenada
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Óscar Jaenada Gajo
4 May 1975 Esplugues de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Óscar Jaenada Gajo is a talented Spanish actor. He was born on May 4, 1975. He is well-known for playing famous real-life people in movies. For example, he played the flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla in the film Camarón: When Flamenco Became Legend (2005). He also played the Mexican comedian Cantinflas in the movie Cantinflas (2014).
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Óscar Jaenada's Acting Journey
Óscar Jaenada started his acting career at a young age. He was only thirteen years old when he began performing in plays by William Shakespeare. This early start helped him learn a lot about acting.
Early Roles in TV and Movies
To help his acting career grow, Óscar moved to Madrid, Spain. He soon got roles in popular TV shows like 7 vidas and Hospital Central. After his TV work, he started acting in movies. Some of his first films included Lisístrata (2002) and Descongélate (2003).
In 2003, he got a main role in the movie November. His acting in this film was so good that he was nominated for a Goya Award in 2004. The Goya Awards are very important film awards in Spain.
Becoming a Star with Camarón
Óscar Jaenada took on a very special role in 2005. He played the famous flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla in the movie Camarón. This film was shown for the first time at the San Sebastián International Film Festival.
His performance as Camarón was highly praised. In 2006, Óscar won several major awards for this role. These included the Goya Award for Best Actor, the Silver Frames prize, and a medal from the Circle of Cinematographic Writers. Winning these awards showed that he was one of the best actors in Spain.
Hollywood and International Projects
Óscar Jaenada also started working on international films. In 2011, he appeared in the big Hollywood movie Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. In this film, he played "the Spaniard," a trusted agent for the King of Spain. He also worked on a Spanish TV series about pirates called Piratas in the same year.
Later, Óscar shared that he was getting many acting offers from countries in the Americas. This showed that his talent was recognized around the world.
Awards and Special Recognition
Óscar Jaenada has received many awards for his acting. Here are some of his notable achievements:
- Goya Awards – Best New Actor for Noviembre (2003)
- Goya Awards – Best Actor for Camarón (2005)
- Silver Frames – Best Actor for Camarón (2005)
- Circle of Cinematographic Writers – Best Actor for Camarón (2005)
- Platino Awards – Best Actor for Cantinflas (2015)
- Ariel Award for Best Actor for Cantinflas (2015)
See also
In Spanish: Óscar Jaenada para niños
