Albert Pla

Albert Pla i Álvarez, born on September 22, 1966, in Sabadell, Barcelona, is a bold and imaginative Catalan singer-songwriter, actor, and writer known for pushing boundaries across music, theatre, and film. Emerging in the late 1980s, he gained early acclaim by winning the National Singer-Songwriters Contest in Jaén in 1988. His debut album, Ho sento molt (1989), launched a career defined by contrast—combining a childlike delivery with sharp social critique. Whether exploring politics, love, or absurdity, Pla crafts songs that are as unsettling as they are poetic, earning him a cult following and a lasting place in Spain’s alternative music scene.

Outside of his musical career, Pla is equally impactful on stage and screen. He has taken on memorable roles in films such as Airbag (1997) and Honor de cavalleria (2006), and captivated theatre audiences in productions like Caracuero, where he performed over 150 times. His collaborations are as eclectic as his style, teaming up with artists like Kase.O, Estopa, and Pascal Comelade. In 2023, his talents reached a new generation through his role in the acclaimed television series La mesías, earning him a Feroz Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Series. Known for blending dark humor, surrealism, and social commentary, Albert Pla remains one of Spain’s most original and fearless voices—constantly evolving, always unpredictable.