Juan José Ballesta Muñoz, also known as Juanjo Ballesta (born 12 November 1987) is a Spanish actor.

Biography Born on 12 November 1987 in Parla, Ballesta grew up in Toledo. He debuted in a performance in television in 1997, starring in the series Querido maestro. He later joined the cast of the TV series Compañeros, playing the role of Emilio Rubio Viñé for 10 episodes. He rose to fame and won a Goya Award for Best New Actor for El Bola (2000), his debut performance in a feature film.

He has performed in more than sixteen projects, since 1997.

Selected filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2000El Bola Pablo / BolaGoya Award for Best New Actor 2002El embrujo de Shanghai (The Shangai Spell) Finito Chacón 2002El viaje de Carol (Carol's Journey) Tomiche 2003 Planta 4ª (The 4th Floor) Miguel Ángel 20057 Vírgenes (7 Virgins) Tano 2006 Cabeza de perro (Doghead) Samuel 2007 Ladrones (Thieves) Álex 2009 Gaizka 2010Entrelobos Marcos (adult) Younger version interpreted by Manuel Camacho 2010 Bruc 2017 Oro (Gold) Iturbe Television Year Title Role Notes 1997–1998 Roberto 2000–2001 Compañeros Emilio Rubio Viñé 10 episodes. The character was also played by Jorge San José and Daniel Esparza 2006 Tomás (young) TV movie part of the Historias para no dormir anthology series. Older version performed by Jordi Dauder 2010–2012 Hispania, la leyenda Paulo 2016 El ministerio del tiempo Vicente González Toca 2 episodes 2017–2018 Servir y proteger Rober Batista

Awards Goya award for Best New Actor (2000)

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