Joan studied dramatic arts at
Institut del Teatre in Barcelona. He began his acting career on the stage, appearing in productions directed by
Calixto Bieito,
Sergi Belbel and
Rosa Maria Sardà. His first major television role came in 1994 on the
TV3 show
Poblenou. That same year he helped found the Kràmpack theater company. The company's success gave them the opportunity to create a television show. The sitcom
Plats bruts (“Dirty Dishes”), co-starring Joan, made its debut on TV3 in 1999. Joan went on to direct, write and co-star in
Porca misèria, which aired on TV3 from 2004 to 2007. Joan has also appeared in films, including roles in
Manuel Huerga's
Salvador (Puig Antich) (2006) and
Woody Allen's
Vicky Cristina Barcelona (2008). He is an administrator of Arriska Films, the production company he founded in 2000. Arriska Films has produced the television show
Porca misèries and the film
Excuses! Joan is one of the instigators of the
Sobirania i Progrés ("Sovereignty and Progress") platform in support of Catalan independence. He has been the president of the
Catalan Academy of Cinema since its foundation in 2008 to 2013. == Outstanding works==