Gabino Diego

Gabino Diego, born on September 18, 1966, in Madrid, is a prominent Spanish actor whose career began serendipitously at the age of seventeen when he auditioned for the film "Las bicicletas son para el verano." His talent quickly propelled him into the spotlight, with standout performances in landmark Spanish films such as "El viaje a ninguna parte," "¡Ay, Carmela!," and "El rey pasmado."

Diego's contributions to cinema have earned him significant accolades, including the Luis Buñuel Award for his role in "El viaje a ninguna parte" and a Goya Award for Best Actor for "¡Ay, Carmela!" He also received Goya nominations for his performances in "El rey pasmado," where he was recognized as Best Leading Actor, and for Best Supporting Actor in "Belle Epoque," along with another nomination for "Los peores años de nuestra vida."

In 1996, he showcased his versatility in "El amor perjudica seriamente la salud," directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira, and followed this with a lead role in Antonio Mercero's "La hora de los valientes" in 1998, which earned him another Goya nomination. Gabino Diego also made memorable appearances in Santiago Segura's "Torrente 2: misión en Marbella" and previously in "Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley." Most recently, in 2018, he starred in "Tiempo Después," directed by José Luis Cuerda, further solidifying his legacy in Spanish cinema.