FLAMENCO SINCE 1982
Heir of a unique school
founded by Farruco,
his grandfather, has spent
his entire life immersed
in the purest flamenco art.
BIO
1987
His first international stage appearance was at the age of four, on Broadway in New York City alongside his grandfather in the hit show Flamenco Puro.
1992
He starred in the videoclip «Camarón Nuestro» with Camarón de la Isla under the direction of Ricardo Pachón.
1992
Bailó durante una temporada en el Pabellón de la Junta de Andalucía en la Exposición Universal de Sevilla 1992
1995
At the age of 11, he was featured in the film Flamenco, produced by the legendary film director, Carlos Saura.
1995
He toured Europe and Japan.
1996
His show Raices Flamencas (Flamenco roots) debuted in the Royal Albert hall in London.
1996
He starred in a documentary about flamenco called Bodas de Gloria under the direction of Ricardo Pachón.
2001
He was named the best artist to have set foot in the Big Apple (New York Times) after his performance of La Len Varo at the Flamenco Festival in USA.
2003
La crítica norteamericana también lo aclamó en su representación como artista principal en el espectáculo Por Derecho.
2003
He presented Alma Vieja at the Biennial of Seville at the Teatro de la Maestranza and he toured the world until 2006.
2003
The Academy of Music awarded him for his lyrics «Dulce Canela» from the album María de Niña Pastori and for the sound of his feet on the album tribute to Jeros.
2004
He was recognized as «Premio Público al Mejor Bailaor«, «Premio Flamenco Hoy al Mejor Bailaor«, and he won «El Telón Chivas04 al Mejor Intérprete de Danza» and «APDE 2004 al Depositario de la Herencia Flamenca«.
2006
He presented his show Farruquito Familia , and he toured Europe and Spain. The DVD recording was awarded the best of the year and he won the «Rosa de Bronce».
2008
He premiered his show Puro in the Palma Arena of Palma de Mallorca.
2010
He presented Sonerías at the Teatro de la Maestranza in Seville.
2011
He premiered his show Baile Flamenco and toured Europe and South America.
2012
Abolengo was awarded in October 2012 in Costa Rica. Farruquito invited Karime Amaya, granddaughter niece of the famous dancer Carmen Amaya to share the stage with him.
2014
He presented Pinacendá and he won the «Giraldillo» Dance Award at the Bienal de Flamenco de Sevilla.
2015
He presented his show Improvisao.
2015
He presents a show called Tres Flamencos, together with his brothers Farru and El Carpeta.
2016
He presented his show Baile Moreno and he toured Spain.
2017
He premiered his show Farruquito at the Botanical Garden in Madrid.
2018
After the good reception of the show, he toured America.
FAMILY
He is son of Juan Fernández Flores “El Moreno” and Rosario Montoya Manzano “La Farruca”, he is the eldest of four brothers Antonio “El Farru”, Manuel “El Carpeta” and Alegría.
Juan Manuel Fernández Montoya known as Farruquito is the grandson of the well-known flamenco dancer Farruco and the current continuator of this saga.
SHOWS
1987
Flamenco Puro
1992
Presente, Pasado y Futuro
1997
Raíces Flamencas
2001
La Len Varo
2001
Farruquito y Familia
2003
Por Derecho
2003
Alma Vieja
2008
Puro
2010
Sonerías
2010
Baile Flamenco
2011
Abolengo
2012
Improvisao
2014
Pinacendá
2016
Baile Moreno
2018
Farruquito
MUSIC
From his very first show he has been the composer of his own lyrics and music.
The Music Academy gave him a prize for his lyrics «Dulce Canela» of Niña Pastori´s album María and for the sound of feet in the Jero´s Tribute.
His music reflects the trace of his experiences and the purity where he grew up. It is full of messages and talks about the things he loves.
VIDEOS
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