Juan José "Juanjo" Artero (born 27 June 1965) is a Spanish actor. Singularly remembered for his performance as teenager in Verano azul, he is also known for his performance in El barco or his 12-season-long performance as Charlie in El comisario.
Biography Artero was born in Madrid on 27 June 1965. His father was a physician who treated Franco during the latter's last rales. At age 14, Antonio Mercero cast him for the role of Javi in the popular series Verano azul, a role for which Artero is singularly remembered and which marked his acting career. Following the success of the series, Artero released a music album together with fellow Verano azul performer José Luis Fernández, going as "Pancho y Javi". His adult television career consolidated with his 10-year-long performance as Charlie in El comisario. He has since starred in series such as El barco, Amar es para siempre and Servir y proteger.
His performance playing a 'good cop' in the 2011 film No Rest for the Wicked earned him a nomination to the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012. Linked to Arenas de San Pedro, Artero purchased a plot in Hontanares, a hamlet belonging to the municipality, seeking to open a rural hotel. He suffered a pulmonary embolism in March 2019.
Filmography
Television Year Title Role Notes 1981–1982 Verano azul Javi 1997 Los negocios de mamá 1999–2009 El comisario Subinspector Carlos Márquez, "Charlie" Seasons 1–12 2000 Hospital Central Charlie Guest. Reprise of his role in El comisario 2004 Siete vidas Charlie Guest. Reprise of his role in El comisario 2011–2013 El barco Captain Ricardo Montero 2013 Julián Guest 2014–2016 Amar es para siempre Víctor Reyes Introduced in season 3. 403 episodes 2016 El Príncipe Carlos Márquez, "Charlie" Guest. Reprise of his role in El comisario 2017– Servir y proteger Comisario Emilio Bremón Film Year Title Role Notes 1989 Rubio 1997 Tocólogo 2011 No habrá paz para los malvados (No Rest for the Wicked) Leiva
Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Work Result 2012 67th CEC Medals Best Supporting Actor No Rest for the Wicked 26th Goya Awards Best Supporting Actor 21st Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Film Actor in a Secondary Role 32nd Actors and Actresses Union Awards Best Stage Actor in a Leading Role El milagro de la tierra
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