The night of September 4 is a special occasion for television in Spain, since the grand finale of the Grand Prix will take place, one of the most famous and most watched entertainment programs in our country. The towns of Alfacar and Aguilar del Campoo are the finalists, and the winner will take home the prize of the program.
As is the tradition in the show, and as has also been done in this new edition after so many years without being broadcast, each participating town has a godfather who will encourage and help in some tests during the contest. Normally these godparents are public figures, during this summer han passed names like Ana Morgade or Fernando Romay. on this occasion Eduardo Casanova and the Camela duo will be the sponsors of the finalist municipalities.
Who is Eduardo Casanova?
Eduardo Casanova will be the godfather of Alfacar, the blue team. He is a Spanish actor and director who became known in Spain through the interpretation of the character of Fidel in the series ‘Aída’. Later, he has acted in theater and has been part of the cast of films by great directors such as Álex de la Iglesia. In 2011 he jumped into directing with a short, ‘Ansiedad’, also written by him. Since then he has developed his career on both levels, acting and directing, having directed two feature films.
Who are Camela
One of the most famous duos in Spanish music will be the godfathers of the town of Aguilar de Campoo. Camela is a group formed by Dionisio Martín and María de los Ángeles Muñoz, and until 2013, keyboardist Miguel Ángel Cabrera was also part of it. This group was the precursor of a style baptized in the 90’s as techno-rumba. Great hits endorse the career of these artists, such as ‘When love sets sail’ or ‘Por qué te vas’.
