
Manel Castillejos
Known For & Full Filmography11 Titles

Drama Series - 2001, 16 episodes • as Hombre Gorrón
Recounts the experiences of a middle-class family, the Alcántaras, during the last years of the rule of Francisco Franco and the beginning of the Spanish Transition to democracy.

Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Joyero
La que se avecina is a Spanish television comedy created by Alberto Caballero, Laura Caballero and Daniel Deorador. The TV-series focusing around the inhabitants of Mirador de Montepinar, a fictional building located on the outskirts of a big city. Both its storylines and cast are heavily based on Aquí no hay quien viva, which ended when Telecinco bought Miramón Mendi, the series production company. The episodes debuted on the Telecinco network, and were later rerun by the same network as well as cable/satellite channels FactoríaDeFicción and Paramount Comedy. The series debuted in 22 April 2007 and became popular thanks to its funny characters, witty script, use of catchphrases and capacity to integrate and poke fun at contemporary issues; the program presents a caustic satire of many of the 'types' found in Spanish society. The name of the show involves wordplay, as "vecina" is the Spanish word for neighbour.

Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Pintor
A caustic satire of many of the 'types' found in Spanish society.

Drama Series - 1999, 16 episodes • as Ernest
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

Movie - 2012, 2h 15m • as Fotógrafo entierro
A black and white silent movie, based on the Snow White fairy tale, that is set in a romantic version of 1920s Seville and centered on a female bullfighter.

Movie - 1993, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
As soon as he is released from prison, Maki goes to look for his friend Popeye. Together they rescue the grandfather from a dangerous form of "Russian roulette" played in the asylum, and decide to take a vacation at the beach.

Movie - 2015, 2h 15m • as Don Anselmo
A group of girls taking a trip to celebrate a bachelorette party in which they will rediscover themselves.

Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Doctor Gómez
The story of a mother who does not want to die and a pair of ruinous children who only think about inheriting.

Movie - 2003, 2h 15m • as Prof. Marius
Based on real events, in 1972 Juan and José are two textile workers from Tarrasa, Catalonia (northeast to Spain) who meet during an UFOs' convention. Both share their passion about the paranormal, specially about UFOs. In these years where was very much UFOs' sightings, they feel captivated by the mystery and start to investigate the diverse theories about the intentions or purposes of the sightings. Their friendship and the obsession they have will turn in dementia and paranoia, hurting their relations with their respective friends and familiars and exposing their lives to an extreme decision due to the conclusion of their own investigations. Written by Chockys

Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
A movie based on the Spanish comic strip of the same name.
