Javier Gurruchaga

Javier Gurruchaga
Performing with Orquesta Mondragón in 2019
Born	Ignacio Javier Gurruchaga Iriarte (1958-02-12) 12 February 1958 (age 66) San Sebastián, Gipuzkoa, Spain
Occupations	Singer actor presenter

Javier Gurruchaga is a Spanish singer, actor, comedian, and presenter.[1] He is the longstanding frontman of Orquesta Mondragón. He is also known for his television appearances in comedy shows such as Viaje con nosotros [es].[1]

Life and career

Ignacio Javier Gurruachaga Iriarte was born in San Sebastián on 12 February 1958.[2][3] He founded Orquesta Mondragón in 1976.[4] He hosted the variety comedy show Viaje con nosotros, which began airing on TVE in 1988.[5] He earned nominations to the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performances in the films The Dumbfounded King and Banderas, the Tyrant.[4]

The Spanish Ministry of Culture and Sport granted him the Gold Medal of Merit in the Fine Arts in 2021.[4][6]

References

1. Coloret, Alba V. (19 July 2023). "Javier Gurruchaga: "Se puede mezclar el rock con los cuentos de Emilia Pardo Bazán"". La Región.
2. Benito, Marian (4 August 2024). "Javier Gurruchaga revive: su segunda juventud musical a los 66". La Razón.
3. Belategui, Oskar (25 March 2023). "Javier Gurruchaga: "Impera una filosofía de lo políticamente correcto autocensuradora"". El Correo.
4. "Javier Gurruchaga, distinguido con la Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes 2021". Europa Press. 28 December 2021.
5. Gallardo, Francisco Andrés (7 December 2013). ""Ladies and gentlemen..."". Diario de Sevilla. Grupo Joly.
6. Figueroa, Fernando (8 January 2022). "Javier Gurruchaga: Medalla de Oro al mensajero de banco". Milenio.