David Verdaguer: Movies, Awards & Box Office

David Verdaguer Ruiz, born on 28th September 1983, is a highly acclaimed Spanish actor and comedian. He boasts an extensive career that spans notable performances both in Spanish and Catalan mediums. Some of his notable works include '10,000 km' (2014), 'Summer 1993' (2017), and 'One for All' (2020). The versatility of his talents is well recognized within the industry as he's received a Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor and a Goya Award for Best Leading Actor for his portrayal of comedian Eugenio in 'Jokes & Cigarettes' (2023). He began his career in minor roles in different programs from the Catalan public television channel TV3, such as 'Plats Bruts' (2001), 'El Cor de la Ciutat' (2002–2003), and 'Ventdelplà' (2005). In 2006, he became part of the comedy show 'Alguna Pregunta Més?' as a reporter, further solidifying his credentials in the comedy genre. In 2008, he landed his first main role as Santi in the television series 'Zoo', which detailed the lives of the workers at the Barcelona Zoo. Between 2013 and 2014, he participated in comedy programs 'Polònia' and 'Crackòvia', doing impressions of various political and sports celebrities and figures. He truly came into his own in 2014, when he starred in the romantic drama film '10,000 km' alongside Natalia Tena. His performance in the film was highly praised by critics and led to his first Goya Award nomination for Best New Actor.