Juan Antonio Mañas Amyach, widely recognized by his professional alias Achero Mañas, is a Spanish filmmaker born on September 5, 1966, in Madrid. Prior to his illustrious career as a director, he had a stint as an actor, garnering experience through the production of numerous successful short films.
As he transitioned to feature-length filmmaking, Mañas' debut film, El Bola, earned him widespread acclaim and recognition, ultimately leading to a plethora of awards and accolades.