Santiago Segura
🔥 TrendingBorn in Madrid, Santiago Segura started his career by making his first short movie at the age of fourteen. After studying Arts in Madrid, he finally decided to become a filmmaker. His first short film Relatos de la medianoche (1989) was made with a budget of only 7.000 pts. (about 60 dollars). After that, he appeared as a contestant in several Spanish TV quiz shows, such as Locos por la tele (1990) and No te rías, que es peor (1990). With the money he made of those appareances, he directed Evi
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Facts about Santiago Segura
Did you know that Santiago Segura is a passionate collector of comic books, horror movie memorabilia, and vintage arcade games, often incorporating these interests into his films?
- His debut short film, "Relatos de la medianoche" (1989), cost only 7,000 Spanish pesetas (approx. $60 at the time) to produce.
- He financed his second short film, "Evilio" (1992), with money he won as a contestant on Spanish TV quiz shows.
- Beyond acting and directing, Segura is the Spanish dubbing voice for Gru in the "Despicable Me" franchise, a role he has played for all films.
- He is a close friend of director Guillermo del Toro and made a cameo appearance in del Toro's Hollywood film "Blade II" (2002).
- Segura is a passionate collector of comic books and cult movie memorabilia, interests that often subtly influence his films.
Santiago Segura's career is most notably defined by the creation and portrayal of José Luis Torrente, a corrupt, politically incorrect, and often disgusting former police officer, in the highly successful 'Torrente' film series. The first film, 'Torrente, el brazo tonto de la ley' (1998), became a massive box office hit, spawning four sequels and solidifying his status as a unique and influential figure in Spanish cinema.
Segura's lasting legacy lies in his bold and often controversial brand of humor, which has both entertained and challenged Spanish audiences, establishing him as a master of satire and a significant voice in modern Spanish comedy and genre filmmaking.