David Verdaguer

David Verdaguer Ruiz (born 28 September 1983) is a Spanish actor and comedian. His career include works both in Spanish and Catalan such as 10,000 km, Summer 1993 (2017), for which he received the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor and One for All (2020). He won the Goya Award for Best Leading Actor for his portrayal of comedian Eugenio in Jokes & Cigarettes (2023).

Career He began his career in minor roles in different programs from the Catalan public television channel TV3 such as Plats Bruts (2001), El Cor de la Ciutat (2002–2003) and Ventdelplà (2005). In 2006, he became a part of the comedy show Alguna Pregunta Més? as a reporter. In 2008, he got his first main role as Santi in the television series Zoo, about the lives of the workers at the Barcelona Zoo.

He made his acting debut in a feature film in Mar Coll's Three Days With the Family (2009).

Between 2013 and 2014, he participated in the comedy programmes Polònia and Crackòvia doing impressions of several political and sports celebrities and figures. In 2014, he starred in the romantic drama film 10,000 km alongside Natalia Tena, directed by Carlos Marqués-Marcet, his performance in the film was praised by critics and led to his first Goya Award nomination, for Best New Actor, he also won the Gaudí Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role and was nominated for the Feroz Award for Best Main Actor in a Film.

In 2017, he stars in the film Summer 1993 alongside Bruna Cusí and Laia Artigas, directed by Carla Simón, the film received critical acclaim and was selected at the Spanish entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, though it was not nominated. At the 32nd Goya Awards, the film won three awards out of eight nominations and Verdaguer won Best Supporting Actor. He has collaborated with Carlos Marqués-Marcet two more times, in the films Anchor and Hope (2017) and The Days to Come (2019). In 2020, he starred in Uno para todos, receiving his third Goya nomination.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes Tres dies amb la família (Three Days With the Family) Jordi Feature film debut 10.000 km (10,000 km) Sergi Requisitos para ser una persona normal (Requirements to Be a Normal Person) Juan 100 metros (100 Meters) Mario No culpes al karma de lo que te pasa por gilipollas (Don't Blame the Karma for Being an Idiot) Roberto Estiu 1993 (Summer 1993) Esteve Anchor and Hope Roger Lo dejo cuando quiera (I Can Quit Whenever I Want) Pedro Els dies que vindran (The Days to Come) Lluís Uno para todos (One for All) Aleix Hogar (The Occupant) Raúl Reyes contra Santa (The Three Wise Kings vs Santa) Gaspar Saben aquell (Jokes & Cigarettes) La casa José El 47 (The 47) Serra Molt lluny (Away) Manel Siempre es invierno (Always Winter) Miguel (The Director) David Jiménez

Television Year Title Character Channel Notes 2001 Plats bruts TV3 1 episode 2002–2003 El Cor de la Ciutat TV3 2 episodes 2005 Ventdelplà TV3 3 episodes 2008 Zoo Santi Feliu TV3 23 episodes 2009 Prepara't per a la TDT TV3 15 episodes2011 Barcelona, ciutat neutral Oliver TV3 1 episode La sagrada família Jofre TV3 13 episodes 2011–2013 Pop ràpid Enric TV3 25 episodes 2012–2014 Crackòvia Various characters TV3 44 episodes 2013–2014 Polònia Various characters TV3 19 episodes 2013–2016 Les coses grans Ferrer TV3 23 episodes 2016 La embajada Romero Antena 3 11 episodes 2016–2017 Nit i dia Pol Ambrós TV3 26 episodes 2019 Perfect Life Gustavo #0 5 episodes

Awards and nominations Verdaguer holding his Goya Award for Best Actor for Jokes & Cigarettes. Year Award Category Work Result Best Main Actor in a Film 10,000 km Best Actor Best New Actor Best New Actor Best Supporting Actor 100 Meters Best Supporting Actor in a Film Summer 1993 Best Supporting Actor Best Actor Anchor and Hope Best Supporting Actor Summer 1993 Best Supporting Actor Best Main Actor in a Film The Days to Come Best Actor Best Main Actor in a Film One for All Best Actor Best Actor Best Actor Best Actor in a Film Jokes & Cigarettes Best Main Actor in a Film Best Actor Best Actor Best Actor Best Film Actor in a Leading Role Best Actor Best Supporting Actor The 47 Best Main Actor in a Film La casa Best Actor Best Actor El mal invisible