Javier Ibarreche (oficial)

About

Mexican film critic, comedian, actor, voice actor, and social media personality known for his humorous and insightful movie and television reviews on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. He is also known for covering the 95th Academy Awards in 2023 for TV Azteca and for participating in Spanish-language voice acting for major Hollywood film dubs including characters in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

Before fame

He studied acting and dramatic arts at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He worked in theater and comedy and began performing stand-up comedy shows around 2018 while also working as a Spanish middle school teacher. He began posting short-form videos online analyzing films and television shows during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. His commentary videos and his unique style quickly attracted a large audience. He was invited by TV Azteca in 2023 to travel to Los Angeles and cover the 95th Academy Awards. he has expanded his career into acting, voice work, and entertainment journalism.

Trivia

He has reviewed and discussed popular films and television series including Se7en, Dune, Jojo Rabbit, Jurassic World: Dominion, The Office, Breaking Bad, The Haunting of Hill House, and The Wire. He has participated in Spanish-language dubbing for Hollywood films including Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in 2023 where he voiced The Spot, and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts in 2023 where he voiced Mirage.

Family life

He was born and raised in Mexico. 

Associated with

He has interviewed James Cameron. He has also interacted with and discussed the work of Alfonso Cuarón.