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One of Spain's best-recognized artistic personalities, Jordi Mollà is an actor, director, painter and a writer.

Jordi Mollà Perales was born in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. Jordi was trained as an actor at the Barcelona Institute of Theatre and he also studied in Italy, Hungary and England. As an actor, he has worked in more than fifteen films, with prestigious directors like Bigas Luna, Montxo Armendáriz, Pedro Almodóvar, Ricardo Franco and Fernando Colomo.

Jordi first received in acclaim in Bigas Luna's "Jamón, Jamón", in 1992. Since then Jordi has appeared in "Historias del Kronen" (1994), Director: Montxo Armendáriz; "La Flor de mi secreto" (1994), Director: Pedro Almodóvar; "La Celestina" (1996), Director: Gerardo Vera; "La buena Estrella" (1997), Director: Ricardo Franco (Nominated for the GOYA Awards); "Los años bárbaros" (1998), Director: Fernando Colomo; "Volavérunt" (1999), Director: Bigas Luna; "Nadie conoce a nadie" (1999), Director: Mateo Gil; "Segunda piel" (1999), Director: Gerardo Vera and "Son de Mar", (1999), Director: Bigas Luna.

Critically acclaimed "Blow" with Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz, was Jordi's debut film in Hollywood.

Jordi has also directed two short films: "Walter Peralta" (Alcalá De Henares Award, Generalitat De Cataluña National Cinematographic Award) and "No me importaria irme contigo". His first feature film as a director, "No somos nadie", produced by Lola Films, will be realised in 2002.

Additionally, Jordi has written two books: "Las primeras veces" and "Agua estancada".

In addition to regularly exhibiting at PicassoMio Galleries, Jordi has exhibited at Sotheby's Gallery, Madrid (2007) and Galeria Carmen DE la Guerra, Madrid. This multi-faceted artist is a self-trained painter, for whom painting is an act of spontaneity. His works often surprise the viewer both with his ability to manage the media and with his power to express himself on canvas or paper.

Amparo Moreno was born on 24 July 1949 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is an actress, known for The Life of David Gale (2003), What Do You Bet, Mari Pili? (1991) and Puta misèria! (1989).

Ferran Adria Acosta great up outside of Barcelona, Spain where his first love was soccer. In 1977, he entered the Polytechnic Institute of Merced to study Administration in Business Studies, but unmotivated by his studies, left school in 1980. In search of spending money for vacation, he started his culinary career as a hotel dishwasher. After completing military service, Ferran began as a line cook at elBulli, and by 1984, was named head chef and continued there until 2011 when the restaurant closed its doors. Today, he has the elBulliLAB where the central idea is to understand food and the innovation around food.

AWARDS: 2010 - Best Chef of the Decade by The Restaurant Magazine 2008 - Best Restaurant in the World by The Restaurant Magazine 2007 - Best Restaurant in the World by The Restaurant Magazine 2006 - Best Restaurant in the World by The Restaurant Magazine 2003 - City of Barcelona Award by the Barcelona City Council 2002 - Best Restaurant in the World by The Restaurant Magazine 2001 - Gold Heart Award by Spanish Heart Foundation 1999 - Chef of the Year Award by Gourmetour 1997 - Catalonia Tourism Medal by Generalitat de Catalunya 1996 - Restaurant of the Year Award by Club de Gourmets 1992 - National Gastronomy Prize for the best Chef de Cuisine by National Academy of Gastronomy

Núria Espert was born on 11 June 1935 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is an actress and director, known for Actresses (1997), Lletres catalanes (1974) and Barcelona (A Map) (2007).

José Corbacho was born on 12 December 1965 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is an actor and director, known for Tapas (2005), Cowards (2008) and Un nuevo amanecer (2024). He has been married to Anna Barrachina since 2004.

Marc Recha was born on 18 October 1970 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is a director and writer, known for El cielo sube (1991), The Cherry Tree (1998) and Little Indi (2009).

Jordi Alba was born on 21 March 1989 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is an actor, known for UEFA Euro 2012 (2012), 2020 UEFA European Football Championship (2021) and LaLiga (1929). He has been married to Romarey Ventura since 17 June 2022. They have two children.

Marta Balletbò-Coll was born in 1960 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She is a writer and actress, known for Costa Brava (1995), Sévigné (2004) and Intrepidíssima (1996).

Esteve Soler made his debut in film directing with the feature film 7 razones para huir, premiered worldwide at SXSW, with international premieres at the film festivals of San Sebastián, Karlovy Vary, Valladolid, Raindance, Málaga and BIFAN, among others. The film won the Gaudí award for best film of the year, according to the audience vote.

His debut at the cinema was the short film Interior. Família, runner-up for the Goya awards and selected for the international competition at Clermont-Ferrand, BFI London, Sitges, Vancouver, Fantasporto, etc.

According to the exhibition Ficcions enfora!, organised by the Institució de les lletres catalanes and the Institut Ramon Llull, Esteve Soler is one of the Catalan playwrights with the greatest dissemination internationally, with translations into 19 different languages and around a hundred premieres at theatres all over the world.

Bryan Gil was born on 11 February 2001 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Paco Pérez Ortega was born on 25 March 1948 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is an actor, known for Siempre hay tiempo (2009), Ispansi! (2010) and The Wild Ones (2012).

Víctor Valdés Arribas (born 14 January 1982) is a retired Spanish professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, and is the manager of ED Moratalaz's youth setup.

He spent most of his professional career with Barcelona in La Liga, and is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the club's history, having appeared in 535 official games for the club and won 21 major titles, notably six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League championships. Valdés also won the Zamora Trophy a record five times. He holds the club records as goalkeeper with most appearances in the league and in official competition, breaking Andoni Zubizarreta's records during the 2011-12 season. After leaving Barcelona at the end of his contract in July 2014, he joined Manchester United in January 2015. He played rarely at United, and after a brief loan at Standard Liège, he moved on to Middlesbrough. After being released by Middlesbrough at the end of the 2016-17 season, Valdés retired from professional football.

Valdés made his full international debut in 2010 and earned 20 international caps. He was part of the Spain squads which won the 2010 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2012, and also took part at the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup, where Spain finished in second place.

Gustavo Biosca was born on 29 February 1928 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He was an actor, known for Once pares de botas (1954), Los ases buscan la paz (1955) and Noms (2006). He died on 1 November 2014 in Barcelona, Spain.

Tatiana Sisquella was born on 12 June 1978 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. She was married to Joan Maria Pou. She died on 6 February 2014 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

David Recha was born on 18 October 1970 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is an actor, known for August Days (2006), Les mans buides (2003) and Little Indi (2009).

Antoni Ros-Marbà was born in 1937 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is a composer and actor, known for Criminal Lovers (1999), Vai~E~Vem (2003) and Sexperiencias (1968).

José Félix Pons was born on 27 June 1932 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He was an actor, known for Polideportivo (1973), Andorra. Entre el torb i la Gestapo (2000) and Más lejos (1971). He died on 19 March 2013 in Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Carlos Navarro was born in November 1976 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Sergio González Soriano, known simply as Sergio, is a professional Spanish football manager and former player who manages the LaLiga club Cádiz CF.

Prior to his managerial career, Sergio spent nearly a decade playing as a central midfielder for the Galician club Real Club Deportivo de La Coruña after starting at RCD Espanyol. In mid-July 2010, now at the age of 33, Sergio joined Levante UD where he played until his release in June 2011 due to several injury problems. Internationally, Sergio has also represented both Spain and Catalonia, making his debut for Spain on 24 March 2001 in a 5-0 win against Liechtenstein for the 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Starting in 2013, Sergio began working as a manger at his childhood club RCD Espanyol, first, as the assistant manager to the B team. Quickly thereafter, he was promoted to head coach of Espanyol B, and in May 2014, he was named as the new manager of the first team. He was also named manager of the Catalonian national team in October 2015, a position he held until 2018. Sergio was relieved of his manager duties for Espanyol in December 2015. In April 2018, he was appointed manger of Real Valladolid where he remained until his dismissal in May 2021. In January 2022, Sergio replaced Álvaro Cervera as manager of Cádiz.

Núria Marín was born on 26 December 1963 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Catalonia, Spain. She is an actress, known for Polònia (2006), Els matins a TV3 (2004) and Salvados (2008).

Josep Duran was born on 25 June 1975 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is a director and actor, known for Historia de 3 madres (2026), Gina (2025) and Fos a negre (2000). He was previously married to Alba Ferrara.

David Cañadas was born on 17 February 1981 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. He is an editor and director, known for Hotel Salut Renaissance Barcelona Fira (2020), No estàs sol (2021) and La muerte dormida (2014).

Iker Almena was born on 4 May 2004 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.

Raúl Saucedo was born on 9 June 1987 in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.