"Aquí no hay quien viva" (2003) TV series 2003-2006

Creators:

Iñaki Ariztimuño
Alberto Caballero
(more)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

7 September 2003 (Spain)

Genre:

Comedy | Adventure | Family | Romance

Plot Keywords:

Father Son Relationship | Nurse | Gay | Series | Love

Awards:

20 wins & 23 nominations

Cast

Malena Alterio	...	Belén López Vázquez (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Mariví Bilbao	...	Marisa Benito (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
José Luis Gil	...	Juan Cuesta (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Luis Merlo	...	Mauri Hidalgo (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Emma Penella	...	Concha (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Fernando Tejero	...	Emilio Delgado (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Guillermo Ortega	...	Paco (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Sofía Nieto	...	Natalia Cuesta Hurtado (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Cook	...	Valentín (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Gemma Cuervo	...	Vicenta Benito (87 episodes, 2003-2006)
Eduardo Gómez	...	Mariano Delgado (83 episodes, 2003-2006)
Eduardo García	...	José Miguel Cuesta Hurtado (82 episodes, 2003-2006)
María Adánez	...	Lucía Álvarez "La Pija" (77 episodes, 2003-2006)
Daniel Guzmán	...	Roberto Alonso (77 episodes, 2003-2006)
Isabel Ordaz	...	Isabel Ruiz 'La Hierbas' (73 episodes, 2004-2006)
Laura Pamplona	...	Alicia Sanz (71 episodes, 2003-2006)
Eva Isanta	...	Bea Villarejo (70 episodes, 2004-2006)
Elio González	...	Pablo Guerra Ruiz (70 episodes, 2004-2006)
Santiago Ramos	...	Andrés Guerra (60 episodes, 2004-2006)
Adrià Collado	...	Fernando Navarro (59 episodes, 2003-2006)
Diego Martín	...	Carlos (56 episodes, 2003-2006)
Carmen Balagué	...	Nieves Cuesta 'La Chunga' (40 episodes, 2004-2006)

Series Directed by
Laura Caballero		(79 episodes, 2003-2006)
Juan Luis Iborra		(13 episodes, 2005)
Alberto Caballero		(6 episodes, 2003-2005)

Series Writing credits
Iñaki Ariztimuño		(90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Alberto Caballero		(90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Daniel Deorador		(21 episodes, 2003-2006)
David Abajo		(18 episodes, 2003-2005)
David Fernández		(18 episodes, 2003-2005)
Ramón Tarrés		(12 episodes, 2004-2005)
Laura Caballero		(10 episodes, 2003-2004)
David Deorador		(5 episodes, 2003-2006)

Series Produced by
José Luis Moreno	....	executive producer (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Tadeo Villalba hijo	....	producer (90 episodes, 2003-2006)
Antonio Larrondo	....	assistant producer (30 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Original Music by
Vocal Factory		(18 episodes, 2003-2005)

Series Cinematography by
Carlos Domínguez		(21 episodes, 2003-2005)

Series Film Editing by
Ángel Armada		(21 episodes, 2003-2005)
Óscar Romero		(13 episodes, 2006)
Carlos Jiménez		(3 episodes, 2003)

Series Casting by
Elena Arnao		(90 episodes, 2003-2006)

Series Art Direction by
Juan Botella		(unknown episodes)
Silvia Rodríguez-Bermejo		(unknown episodes)

Series Costume Design by
Maite Rod		(unknown episodes)

Series Makeup Department
Mónica Valiente	....	makeup supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Txema Hermoso	....	unit production manager (27 episodes, 2003-2004)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Aure Roces	....	third assistant director (60 episodes, 2004-2006)
Rocío Ballesteros	....	second assistant director (13 episodes, 2006)
Jacobo Martos	....	first assistant director / assistant director (11 episodes, 2003-2004)
Zuriñe Montoya	....	second second assistant director (9 episodes, 2003)
Pedro Marín	....	assistant director (5 episodes, 2004-2005)
David Fernández	....	second unit director (3 episodes, 2004-2005)
Juan Luis Iborra	....	second unit director (2 episodes, 2005)
Óscar Manero	....	second assistant director (unknown episodes)

Series Art Department
Leticia Rivillas	....	props buyer (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Miguel Ángel Rubio	....	boom operator (30 episodes, 2003-2004)
David Núñez	....	sound (10 episodes, 2003-2004)
Jaime Guijarro	....	second boom operator (7 episodes, 2003)
Mónica Guzmán	....	sound (3 episodes, 2004-2005)
Benny Gil	....	sound (2 episodes, 2003-2004)
Jorge Adrados	....	sound recordist: second unit (2 episodes, 2004)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Amando Crespo	....	steadicam operator (21 episodes, 2003-2004)
Felipe Baeza	....	director of photography: second unit (2 episodes, 2004-2005)
Guillermo Sempere	....	camera operator (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Juan Rafols	....	chief technician (73 episodes, 2004-2006)
Diana Magan	....	product placement intern (14 episodes, 2005-2006)
Joaquín Ortega	....	action coordinator (2 episodes, 2003)

Series Thanks
Jordi Labanda	....	thanks (unknown episodes)
José Luis Medina	....	thanks (unknown episodes)
José Víctor Rodríguez	....	thanks (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Antena 3 Televisión
• Miramon Mendi

Distributors

• Antena 3 Televisión (2003) (Spain) (TV)
• Antena 3 Televisión (2004) (Spain) (DVD)
• HBO Hungary (2007-) (Hungary) (TV)

Also Known As:

Ez a ház totál gáz (Hungary) [hu]

Runtime:

Spain:60 min

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Mexico:B | Spain:T

Filming Locations:

Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Madrid, Spain

Company:

Antena 3 Televisión

Trivia:

Emma Ozores was suggested for the role of Isabel "La Yerbas" (Isabel Ordaz). At the same time, Isabel Ordaz was suggested for the role of Paloma Cuesta (Loles León).

Quotes:

Paloma Hurtado: Put a stitch on your lips!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Vecinos: Vecinos: Piloto (#1.1)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

Aquí no hay quien viva

Outstanding cast, plenty of laughs

José Luis Moreno, executive producer of "Aquí no hay quien viva", has been known for the cheesy variety programs he used to direct for Spanish Public TV. The expectations for this comedy were therefore pretty low, but the result was eventually quite satisfying.

The greatest strength of the series relies on the outstanding cast, which assembles some of the greatest veteran actresses (Emma Penella, Gemma Cuervo) and some effective newcomers (with special mention to Fernando Tejero in his breakthrough role as the building's caretaker). The impression one gets while watching "Aqui no hay quien viva" is that the cast is so well-balanced that, if any of the members of the cast left, they would be sorely missed.

Apart from the outstanding cast, the series also boasts a bunch of young writers who manage to make the viewers laugh every week. Based greatly on catchphrases, double entendre and crazy situations, "Aquí no hay quien viva" is not precisely high comedy, but it has managed to engage wide audiences and it looks like it will be successful for many seasons to come.