Salva Reina
Spanish actor and stand-up comedian
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Salvador "Salva" Reina (born 9 April 1978)[1] is a Spanish actor and stand-up comedian, often referred to in the industry by the nickname 'Chuki'.[2] He became known for performances in television series such as Allí abajo and Sabuesos or the film Marshland.[3]
- Actor
- stand-up comedian
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| Born | 9 April 1978 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain |
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Life and career
Born in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in 1978, he was raised in Málaga.[n. 1][3] He studied a degree in Sport Sciences in Granada.[4] He landed his debut in a feature film with a role in Enrique García's 321 Days in Michigan, playing an inmate.[5][2] He was cast afterwards for the Alberto Rodríguez's film Marshland in the role of Jesús, which advanced his career.[2]
In 2021, he was awarded the Huelva Film Festival's Premio Luz, which recognised his whole career, mainly in the scope of comedy, both in television and film.[6] After meeting on the set of Todos lo hacen in 2021, he has been in a relationship with actress Kira Miró.[7]
He won the Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2025 for his role in the period drama The 47 as Felipín, an immigrant from Málaga relocated to Barcelona.[8]
Filmography
- Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–19 | Allí abajo | José Gregorio Narváez Murillo, "Jozé" | Main | [1] |
| 2018 | Sabuesos | Alberto | Main | [1] |
| 2019 | Malaka | Darío, "el Gato" | Main | [9] |
| 2021 | Deudas | Raúl Carranza | Main | [10] |
| 2022 | Feria: La luz más oscura (Feria: The Darkest Light) | TBA | [6] |
- Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 321 días en Míchigan (321 Days in Michigan) | Juani | [2][5] | |
| 2014 | La isla mínima (Marshland) | Jesús | [2] | |
| 2016 | Villaviciosa de al lado | Nino | [11] | |
| 2017 | Señor, dame paciencia (Lord, Give Me Patience) | Leo | [12] | |
| 2019 | Antes de la quema (The Burning) | Quique | [13] | |
| 2019 | Adiós (Bye) | Kempes | [14] | |
| 2020 | Hasta que la boda nos separe (The Wedding Unplanner) | Capitán | [15] | |
| 2020 | La lista de los deseos | Toni | [16] | |
| 2021 | Con quién viajas (Carpoolers) | Julián | [17] | |
| 2022 | Todos lo hacen | Sergio | [18] | |
| El universo de Óliver (Oliver's Universe) | Miguel | [19] | ||
| 2023 | Tregua(s) (Truce(s)) | Edu | [20] | |
2024 | El 47 (The 47) | Felipín |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | 16th Málaga Spanish Film Festival | Silver Biznaga for Best Supporting Actor | 321 días en Míchigan | Won | [22] |
| 2021 | 22nd Iris Awards | Best Actor | Malaka | Nominated | [23] |
| 47th Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival | Honorary Award (Premio Luz) | n/a | Won | [6] | |
| 2023 | 2nd Carmen Awards | Best Actor | Oliver's Universe | Nominated | [24][25] |
2024 | 3rd Carmen Awards | Best Actor | Truce(s) | Nominated | |
2025 |
4th Carmen Awards | Best Actor | Tu madre o la mía | Nominated | |
| 80th CEC Medals | Best Supporting Actor | The 47 | Nominated | ||
| 39th Goya Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won |