Here is the biography of Emilio Aragón:
Emilio Aragón was born in Havana, Cuba in 1959 to a family of renowned artists who had traveled the world sharing their art. His great-grandfather, Gabriel, was a young seminarian who left the priesthood to follow his love, Virginia Foureaux, a magnificent ecuyere. Gabriel became the famous Gran Pepino, a clown, and married Virginia, with whom he had 15 children. This marked the beginning of a long line of comedy artists.
Emilio's father, Miliki, and his brothers worked in television in Cuba, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, and the United States for 27 years, sharing the stage with great talents like Buster Keaton. Emilio was born into this artistic nomad family, which exposed him to music, comedy, and rehearsals from a young age.
Emilio's experiences in different schools and countries shaped his generous and enterprising spirit, allowing him to develop a unique understanding of life as an artistic expression. He began his career as a professional on stage, representing a mute character and using an instrument as his only link to the world.
Throughout his career, Emilio has been a versatile and prestigious artist, working in television, music, and film. He has produced, written, and directed scripted series, and has been commissioned to orchestrate songs for Plácido Domingo's "Pasión Española," which won a Grammy Award. He has also conducted major symphonic orchestras and premiered his own compositions.
In addition to his artistic work, Emilio has been involved in various philanthropic efforts. He serves as the Vice President of the Action Against Hunger Foundation and has traveled to promote the foundation's work. He has also produced documentaries on the foundation's projects, including "Mil colores y una esperanza" and "Mali, el corazón del Sahel."
Emilio is also the President of the Stanza Foundation, which promotes music in children, and a board member of the Dales la Palabra Foundation, which built the first integrated school in Spain for children with hearing disabilities. He is a member of the Intermon Oxfam advisory board.
