★ HOW OLD IS PACO LEÓN?
Paco León is 51 years old, born October 4, 1974 in ES · Libra.
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About
Paco León built a career spanning Spanish TV comedy, indie filmmaking, and HIV/AIDS activism. Born in Seville in 1974, he became a household name in Spain for playing Luisma, the rehabilitated addict in sitcom Aída (2005–2014). He later shifted to directing and producing—debuting with Carmina or Blow Up (2012), which earned him a Goya nomination for Best New Director. As a Libra, León balances creative ambition with social conscience.
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Biography
Francisco León Barrios, known as Paco León, is a Spanish actor, producer, director, screenwriter, and activist. Born in Seville on 4 October 1974, he began in regional television comedy before breaking nationally through sketch show Homo Zapping. His signature role came as Luisma in the sitcom Aída from 2005 to 2014, where he portrayed a good-natured rehabilitated drug addict. This long-running role cemented his popularity across Spain. Beyond acting, León pursued filmmaking with his directorial debut Carmina or Blow Up (2012), which garnered a Goya Award nomination for Best New Director. He has since worked on prestige projects including The House of Flowers and Arde Madrid (which he also created), plus films like Kiki and Love to Love (also directing). A Life Path 8 numerologically, León channels ambition and material drive into both creative output and public responsibility. As a screenwriter and actor, he shapes narrative across multiple mediums. He remains a prominent HIV/AIDS campaigner.
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Before Fame
León grew up in Seville and started his career in television comedy roles across Andalusian regional productions. He gained early exposure through appearances in sketch show Homo Zapping before landing his breakthrough role.
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Trivia
- León was nominated for a Goya Award for Best New Director for his feature film debut Carmina or Blow Up (2012).
- He played Luisma in the Spanish sitcom Aída for nine consecutive years (2005–2014), making it his most recognizable role.
- Beyond film and television, León is a prominent activist and campaigner for HIV/AIDS causes.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Powerhouse
Driven and business-minded. Paco León extend their craft into ownership: labels, production companies, brand lines.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Paco León?
- Paco León is 51 years old (born October 4, 1974).
- When is Paco León's birthday?
- Paco León was born on October 4, 1974.
- What is Paco León's zodiac sign?
- Paco León is a Libra, born October 4, 1974.
- What is Paco León's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Paco León was born in 1974, the year of the Wood Tiger.
- Where is Paco León from?
- Paco León is from ES.
- What does Paco León do?
- Paco León is a writer.
- Is Paco León still alive?
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