Juan José Ballesta's acting career began at a remarkably young age, with his debut in the television series "Querido maestro" in 1997 when he was just nine years old. However, it was his role in director Achero Mañas' sensitive and critically acclaimed film "Pellet" in 2000 that truly catapulted him to stardom. The film, which tells the poignant tale of two young youths, garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous awards, with Juan José himself receiving a remarkable haul of accolades.
Notably, Juan José won the 2001 Best Actor Award from the Cinema Writers Circle of Spain, the 2001 Best New Actor Goya Award, and the 2001 Newcomer Award from the Spanish Actors Union. Now, at the age of twenty-three, Juan José continues to be a prominent figure on the Spanish screen, with a promising career ahead of him.
