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Fernando Esteso

Fernando Esteso

Actor · Died February 1, 2026, aged 80 · Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain

In 1949 at the age of four he made his debut as a clown with his father, in 1964 he moved to Madrid where he did stage plays and in 1973 he made his debut on films. He was married to María José Egea, and she died on 13 December 2003 from a cancer and was cremated at cementerio de la Almudena in Madrid. Prior to their divorce, they had had at least one child. Esteso made a comic duo with Andrés Pajares and they appeared in nine comedy films between 1979 and 1983 such as Los energéticos, Los bingueros, Yo hice a Roque III, Los chulos, Los liantes, Padre no hay más que dos, Todos al suelo, Agítese antes de usarla and La lola nos lleva al huerto, some of them starring Antonio Ozores, Adriana Vega, Mirta Miller, Paloma Hurtado, Ángel de Andrés. He also worked as a singer, including the songs "La Ramona", "El Zurriagazo", "El Bellotero pop" and "Los niños con las niñas". In 2011 "La Ramona" was sung by King Africa and Esteso. In 2006, he was going to appear with Pajares in a film titled El código Aparinci, but it was cancelled.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
February 16, 1945
Died
February 1, 2026 (aged 80)
From
Zaragoza, Aragón, Spain
Works as
Actor
Titles
7 on MovieCove · 49 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 19% in 30 days

What are Fernando Esteso's films like?

Across their 6 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Morality.

Genres

Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 26th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 22nd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
30%
Morality
24%
Bonds
16%
Power
11%
Survival
10%
Society
10%
Identity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMemory2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 6 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Wry: How sincerely it treats its story and characters, from ironic to earnest. Browse their wry movies.
Tone · Sincerity
ironicearnest

A split, not a type: Ironic 2 · Wry 1 · Earnest 3

Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 0 · Dark 2

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 1

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 1 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 4 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 4 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

2 analyzed roles
  • Heroas José Fernández Arriba 'Pepito Piscina' in Pepito piscina (1978)
  • Tricksteras José Fernández Arriba 'Pepito Piscina' in Pepito piscina (1978)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Absurd
3
Hopeful
2
Warm
1
Joyful
1
Other
3

How their films linger

Fun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy2
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Fernando Esteso's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 2 of their 7 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Fernando Esteso's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

49 credits, 7 with a MovieCove page; 8 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Torrente for President(2026)

    as Ramiro Cuadrado

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • A una bala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Laberinto de sombras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Fernando

  • Deadly Visions(2023)

    as Edmundo

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Loli Tormenta(2023)

    as Tío Ramón

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Cuidado con lo que deseas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Songs · as Necesario

  • Un país para reírlo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Justo antes de Cristo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Ovidio

  • Los habitantes de la casa deshabitada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Manuel

  • Luces (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Inspector Carlos Cerezo

  • Una función para olvidar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Alfonso

  • Uncertain Glory(2017)

    as Moliner

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Re-emigrantes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Santiago Briones

  • Yo quise hacer Los bingueros 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • El último mono (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Invitado

  • Land Rober Tunai Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Un País de Cuento (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas(2014)

    as Ramiro Cuadrado

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Blockbuster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Fernando

  • Torrente 4: Lethal Crisis(2011)

    as Ramiro Cuadrado

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • La que se avecina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · as Él mismo

  • Con dos cojones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mister

  • El amor sí tiene cura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Don Cristóbal / Don Abilio

  • La ruleta de la suerte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Viva la risa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Writer · as Chapuzas (segment "Chapuzas reunidos") / El Chato de la Mandanga (segment "El Chato de la Mandanga") / Dr. Severo (segment "Amor a los animales")

  • Four Women and a Mess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Federico

  • El recomendado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Pablo Munilla

  • ¡Qué tía la C.I.A.! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Carlos del Campo

  • El cura ya tiene hijo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Don Justo - el cura

  • La Lola nos lleva al huerto (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Paco Andújar

  • East of West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Bill Pistolas de oro

  • Los caraduros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

  • Shake Before Use (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Fabricio

  • Padre no hay más que dos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Florencio

  • El hijo del cura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Don Justo

  • Todos al suelo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Facundo Bonilla (Nº 0)

  • Hooray for Divorce! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as David

  • Los liantes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Fidel

  • El soplagaitas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Ramiro

  • Los chulos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Felix

  • Queremos un hijo tuyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Lorenzo

  • Yo hice a Roque III (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Federico Castro

  • El erótico enmascarado (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Manolo

  • Los energéticos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Floro / Fabián / Abuelo Belloto

  • Los bingueros (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Fermín Cejuela

  • Pepito piscina(1978)

    as José Fernández Arriba 'Pepito Piscina'

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Virilidad a la española (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Orencio

  • Onofre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Onofre Rosado Fernández

  • Celos, amor y Mercado Común (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Alberto, el decorador

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 49 titles from 1973 to 2026; peak year 1980.

Biggest box office

Torrente 4: Lethal Crisis (2011)

$30M worldwide

Highest rated

Uncertain Glory (2017)

Midcredits 51st

Most popular right now

Torrente 5: Operation Eurovegas (2014)

Film career

19732026

Peak 1980 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1979Screen debut· Los bingueros
  • 1981First top-billed film· Los liantes

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting49 of 49: 47 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score35thDirecting1 of 49: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting1 of 49: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleOther crew1 of 49: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

By decade

1970s5 · acting1980s20 · 20 acting · 1 crew1990s2 · acting2000s2 · acting2010s13 · acting2020s7 · 7 acting · 1 crew

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 13% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Fernando Esteso's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 35th percentile, the median of all 7; across their 6 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 32nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

32ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Approval · how many liked their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 6

Midcredits score across 7 titles, by percentile

  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 7 titles are Mixed.

  • Crowd Pleaser1
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Pepito piscina (1978)

68th percentile spread · 65% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Deadly Visions (2023)

Midcredits 61st · 81% liked

Reviewers score the acting 57/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 65, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Fernando Esteso work with?

People who share at least 2 of Fernando Esteso's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Agustí Villaronga shares the most, 2.

Directors

Actors

Composers and cinematographers