Hovik Keuchkerian facts for kids
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Hovik Keuchkerian
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Hovik Keuchkerian Burgui
14 November 1972 Beirut, Lebanon
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Hovik Keuchkerian Burgui (born November 14, 1972) is a talented Spanish actor, stand-up comedian, and a former professional boxer. He is known for his strong performances in both movies and TV shows.
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About Hovik Keuchkerian
Hovik Keuchkerian Burgui was born in 1972 in Beirut, Lebanon. His father was Armenian, and his mother was Spanish. When he was just three years old, his family moved to Spain. He grew up in a town called Alpedrete.
From Boxing to Acting
Before becoming an actor, Hovik was a successful boxer. He even became the Spanish Heavyweight Champion twice! After his boxing career, he decided to try something new. He started performing as a stand-up comedian and also became a writer. He has written four books, with his latest one titled Resiliente.
His acting career began to take off when he played a boxing trainer in the 2013 movie Scorpion in Love. This role was very important for him. It earned him a nomination for the Goya Award for Best New Actor, which is a big award in Spanish cinema.
Movies and TV Shows
Hovik Keuchkerian has appeared in many popular films and television series.
Movies
He has played different characters in these movies:
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| 2013 | Alacrán enamorado (Scorpion in Love) | Pedro | ||
| 2016 | Toro | Antonio | ||
| Assassin's Creed | Ojeda | |||
| 2018 | The Man Who Killed Don Quixote | Raul / Knight of the Mirrors | ||
| 2019 | 4 latas (4L) | Tocho | ||
| 2022 | Rainbow | Diego | ||
| 2023 | Un amor | Andreas | ||
| 2024 | El hoyo 2 (The Platform 2) | Zamiatin |
Television Series
You might have seen him in these TV shows:
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Hispania, la leyenda | Sandro | ||
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Isabel | El Artillero | Introduced in season 2 | |
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El ministerio del tiempo | El Empecinado | ||
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The Night Manager | Tabby | ||
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Snatch | Carlito Blanco | Introduced in season 2 | |
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La casa de papel (Money Heist) | Bogotá | Introduced in part 3 | |
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Antidisturbios (Riot Police) | Salvador Osorio | ||
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The Head | Charlie | ||
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Reina Roja (Red Queen) | Jon Gutiérrez | ||
| Asalto al Banco Central (Bank Under Siege) | Bernardo García "Berni" |
Awards and Recognitions
Hovik Keuchkerian has won and been nominated for several awards for his acting. These awards show how talented he is.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2014 | 69th CEC Medals | Best New Actor | Scorpion in Love | Nominated | |
| 28th Goya Awards | Best New Actor | Nominated | |||
| 23rd Actors and Actresses Union Awards | Best New Actor | Won | |||
| 2021 | 26th Forqué Awards | Best Television Actor | Riot Police | Won | |
| 8th Feroz Awards | Best Leading Actor in a TV Series | Won | |||
| 2022 | 9th MiM Series Awards | Best Drama Actor | Won | ||
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71st San Sebastián International Film Festival | Silver Shell for Best Supporting Performance | Un amor | Won | |
| 29th Forqué Awards | Best Actor in a Film | Nominated | |||
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11th Feroz Awards | Best Actor in a Film | Nominated | ||
| 38th Goya Awards | Best Actor | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Hovik Keuchkerian para niños
