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Eusebio Poncela (September 15, 1947 - August 27, 2025) was a Spanish actor. His debut on stage was with"Mariana Pineda". In 1969 appears on screen for first time in "Fuenteovejuna", but his first notable role was the protagonist of the Spanish cult movie Arrebato (1979), directed by Iván Zulueta. Another hit was TVE miniserie Los gozos y las sombras (1985). He was the protagonist of La ley del deseo by Pedro Almodóvar. He came back to cinema with Martín (Hache), by Adolfo Aristarain. Another films: Tuno negro (2001) and Remake (2006); or Intacto, by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, with Max von Sydow. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eusebio Poncela, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Eusebio Poncela was a prominent Spanish actor and theater performer whose career spanned several decades, known for his association with the Spanish New Wave and his collaborations with visionary directors.
He is most recognized for his performances in Iván Zulueta's cult classic Arrebato, Pedro Almodóvar's Law of Desire, and the internationally acclaimed drama Martín (Hache).
His filmography consists primarily of psychological dramas, dark thrillers, and genre-bending arthouse cinema that defined late 20th-century Spanish culture.