The parade of the Three Wise Men is an event that arouses incomparable emotion, especially among the little ones. The children count the days to see their majesties of the East parade, hoping to receive those first candies that are a preview of the gifts they will find under the tree on the 6th, when their majesties have done their work.
If you ask the children, they may not agree on who their favorite king is. Things change if you ask the adults, who are clear that King Gaspar is the one they like the most. And that is thanks to Beltrán Iraburu’s interpretation of the character.
This 2024, for the third consecutive year, Iraburu has once again played King Gaspar in the capital’s parade, where he has become the big star thanks to his obvious beauty. This 48-year-old actor from Pamplona, ??who has been living in Madrid for years, has once again conquered the hearts of Madrid residents, who did not want to miss the most famous Gaspar in all of Spain.
Despite his success in this annual parade, the career of the interpreter, who speaks fluent English, French and Italian, is not limited only to giving life to King Gaspar. Iraburu, graduated in Dramatic Art, Geography and History, and Musicology, has demonstrated his versatility not only in theater, but also in music, being a talented singer trained in the prestigious lyrical field of Milan.
Since his operatic debut as Masetto in Don Giovanni, he has been exploring multiple facets of art. In Milan, he had the unparalleled opportunity to perform alongside Montserrat Caballé, and later in Paris, where he continued his training in lyrical music. In Spain, he co-founded the company Lírica Popera, fusing contemporary and operatic music. This novel approach allowed him to tour Latin America, achieving great success.
But it is in musical theater where Iraburu has shone the most. His participation in renowned productions such as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast and The Doctor has cemented his reputation as a versatile actor. Curiously, many of his roles have been villains, something he attributes to his deep voice and stage presence. However, Gaspar’s portrayal of him has demonstrated his ability to embody kind characters with equal skill.
After his first appearance as Gaspar in 2022, Iraburu experienced an extraordinary surge in popularity, especially on social networks. He was even offered to go on Survivor. Despite this great fame, the actor has always been humble and surprised by the virality of his character, an experience that he does not really like, but to which he has already become accustomed after three years in the role. .
