Katja

Human Resources

Half Danish and half Russian, she loves Spain. Her interest in different cultures is obvious in her cooking. She makes as much sushi as she does arroz con calamares (rice and squid). When she does Russian cuisine she makes great pelmeni, a type of ravioli, and “Napoleon cake”.

Ilse

Human Resources

Ilse is addicted to sport. She’s played football since the age of 7. She studied Sports and Physical Activities in her native Holland and when she was working as an entertainer she got all her guests into shape. While she’s settling into Madrid, she’s looking for a football team to join in the coming season, and going to the gym 3 to 5 times a week. She uses the resistance band she’s posing with in the photo to exercise in her own room, whenever she wants.

Anita

Product Implantation and Training

It’s not Ana, it’s Anita. And Anita lives with her dog Thai, a canary mastiff weighing 52 kilos. So if Anita, she of the diminutive, who appears not to have broken a plate in her life, knows how to tame a beast like Thai, imagine how easy it is for her to win over the students on all our initiation courses.

María

Human Resources

María says she’s “bailonga” because she loves music, having lots of fun and dancing all kinds of rhythms. So much so that she enrolled in a flamenco school. She also enjoys arts and crafts, which is why she’s posing with a paper flower which she made herself for the photo session. That’s when we discovered that María used to work as an au pair taking care of children in Dublin and London, and also as a miniclub entertainer for several seasons.

Amaia

Lanzarote Coordination

Amaia doesn’t feel comfortable reading an ebook; she still enjoys the smell of books and the touch of the pages. Like in the photo, she’s used to being surrounded by books because she’s always combined work with studying. She sometimes reads novels but what really absorbs her are essays on her areas of interest: social education, psychology and psychopedagogy.

Alba

Human Resources

Alba arrived from the Dominican Republic dancing salsa and smiling from ear to ear. She studied psychology in her native land and came to Spain to specialise in human resources. She likes gastronomy, new cultures and above all, Christmas in a tropical paradise like the Caribbean. That’s why she’s posing in a flowery shirt, with a little Christmas tree and reindeer horns. Nothing is missing! In the future she’d like to harness her energy and work as a team leader.

Mari

Human Resources

This very sociable native of Cordoba is like a little girl when she gets hold of a microphone and starts singing karaoke. Mari loves languages, which is why she chose to study translation and interpretation. She worked as an Acttiv entertainer for 4 years and now she’s enthusiastically embracing the challenge of being part of the HR team.  Mari describes herself as a very versatile, optimistic person who knows how to adapt to change and to make the most of every moment.

Pilar

Human Resources

Pilar is probably the most cheerful in the whole HR department, you will always find her with a smile on her face! She is from Extremadura, but after several years living in Almería, it seems that she has found her place in this Andalusian city, which she got to know thanks to her work first as a babyclub entertainer and then as a team leader. Travelling is her great passion: it’s always a good time to pack your suitcase! With positivity as her banner, she has the world in her hands because that’s how she feels.

Erica

Human Resources

Erica is an earthquake! She studied Psychology in her native Italy and it’s been more than 10 years since tourist entertainment came into her life to turn it upside down. What she likes most about this world? Having discovered the magical power of smiles… She is optimism in person! Today she works in the HR department as an Assignment Technician for the Balearic Islands and enjoys the quality of life in Málaga, although she defines herself as a citizen of the world. Her hobbies include yoga, she is a real crack!

Vanesa

Human Resources

Don’t let her position in the labour department fool you, Vanesa is a real rocker! After more than two decades in the capital, this Cáceres native is almost a “cat” (as the people of Madrid are called) and, although she says she is a little shy at first, it only took the mention of a festival for her to let her hair down. In addition to music, cooking is her great hobby. She loves experimenting with recipes and inviting her friends to try them.

Carolina

Human Resources

Do you know what beeswax paper is? Carolina is posing with this environmentally friendly wrapping paper to show her commitment to recycling and to reducing the use of polluting materials.  Very aware of the importance of responsible and local consumption, Carolina used to work in a British charity shop selling second-hand goods for social purposes. This Madrid-born technical architect found her vocation in occupational risk prevention, leading her to join the Acttiv family.

Tomás

Financial Director

How come he’s posing with a Samurai sword? We all asked ourselves this when we saw his photo and he explained very matter-of-factly that for many years he studied traditional Japanese martial arts. History is his passion and the katana isn’t just a weapon, it’s also something that illustrates past ways of life.

Loli

Financial Advisor

Loli’s alway feeling the cold. We used to say that yes, it was cold, but no, it wasn’t cold in the office. The argument was settled once and for all the day she brought in her heater. Loli embraced it because she’s very fond of it but be in no doubt, what she loves more than anything are her two children: Hugo and Lara.

Conchi

Finance Department

Nela brought the office to a standstill when she came to visit and almost stole the limelight from Conchi. The latter is a great animal lover, works with an animal welfare organisation and fosters rescue cats and dogs. She looks after them while they overcome their fears and recover from their health problems, until they’re adopted permanently.

We love Conchi’s initiative as much as we loved playing with Nela!

Dorina

Communication and Marketing

We call her the Dorinator. Can you imagine why? She’s a girl of action and nothing gets in her way. But like all self-respecting heroes and heroines, she’s got her Achilles heel – and that’s…chocolate!

Ionut

Digital

He does acrobatics, he raps, he is learning to play the guitar and… he also writes poetry and songs! If there is one word that defines him it is: versatile. Ionut settled in Madrid when he was only 8 years old from his native Romania and he has adapted so well that he introduces himself as “Juanito”. He is part of the Digital team and anytime he receives any technological SOS calls, he is ready to offer the best solution.

Lori

Product and Training Director

She loves the beach and enjoys the sun, but don’t let those sandals and sarong fool you. Lori directs the Training and Product department with diligence, patience and an enviable smile. She really likes her training duties, so much so that she enjoys one of her students being promoted even more than the launch of a new evening show.

Karell

Product Development and Implementation

This Cuban salsa dancer lives at a fast pace. Rhymes, compliments and improvised rap songs are always spilling from his lips. To capture his essence in the photo, we knew we had to catch him while he was dancing. Karell is unstoppable and bursting with creativity.

Marcos

Cartoonist and Motionographer

Artists can’t resist any form of expression. So Marcos is an illustrator, creator of animated short films and plays the drums. He also loves all sports that allow him to connect with nature (even risky ones) such as skiing and traditional climbing. Without Marcos and his eagerness for trying new things, Sincro would never have been possible.

Monti

I.T. support

Javi, fondly known as Monti (from his surname Montejo), couldn’t make up his mind which object to pose with. He couldn’t decide between what he calls his “toys”: his bike, surfboard, kite and finally his kitesurf board. So the idea of the IT guy always sitting in his chair in front of a keyboard clearly doesn’t work in his case. Monti is in shape because he practises all possible sports, and he always says something to make us smile when we call him in a state because our computer won’t respond.

Emiliano

Cataluña y Levante norte Management

In common with many Italians, coffee is a ritual for him. His favourite is espresso with no sugar. As it should be. He’ll make you one when it’s necessary. Emi’s not slow to give a hand, he’s always ready to help. This makes him a great team player and an excellent leader who knows how to communicate optimism and the desire to do a good job.

Lidia

Castellón and Valencia Coordination

What a rascal she looks in the photo! Like everyone from Valencia, Lidia is mad about fireworks. The smell of gunpowder means fiestas for her and during the days leading up to Fallas, the Valencian springtime festival, she already feels the feverishness and excitement. She enjoys doing the things she loves now as much as when she first discovered them, and that’s how it’s been with entertainment. Since 1998 she’s been hooked on the world of entertaining holidaymakers and no one but no one will ever get her off the stages.

Iván

North Cataluña Coordination

Born in Ecuador, Iván poses with a mask of Huma, a devil indigenous to his homeland. Huma figures in the traditions of Ecuador and protects the country from the cold. For twelve years Iván has lived in Valladolid and confesses that what he likes most about Spain is being able to have a beer at seven in the evening. He studied tourism and worked as a tour guide until he decided to join the Acttiv team as an entertainer. He declares himself to be a videogame and tattoo freak, and shares a flat with a very special companion: Sirius, a cat he adopted a few months ago. His dream? to work creating musical shows.

Fabio

Alicante and Murcia Management

Fabio is an excellent cook. He makes sure to apply the principles of cooking to entertainment: he always selects the best raw materials, and combines tradition and creativity in equal parts. Like any good Italian, his speciality is pasta. He enjoys cooking for his guests while sipping a glass of Sicilian wine. He knows how to look after himself, eating well and keeping in shape. He manages to go running every day and has been practising krav magá, a form of self-defence training, for years.

Andrew

Alicante y Murcia Coordination

Andrew is posing in his riding trousers. He’s English, and what’s more he’s an English gentleman. You’d think he became passionate about riding in his native country but, by the vagaries of chance, he in fact learned to ride a horse in Mallorca while working as an entertainer. There happened to be an equestrian trail very close to the hotel, and he liked it – maybe it reminded him of his country of birth.

Jorge

Andalucía Coordination

Jorge exudes sound judgement and his smile is sincere. Jorge is posing with Bruno, the Persian cat who’s been living with Jorge for a year, since the kitty became homeless. Jorge listens to his heart and acts accordingly; Bruno’s an example of that. It was the same with entertainment, when, after working as a hotel receptionist for four years, Jorge decided to turn his career around.

Marcos

Andalucía Coordinator

Marcos looks fantastic in a lopapeysa. Still don’t know what a lopapeysa is? It’s the traditional Icelandic  sweater! The lopapeysa is a very warm garment made with lopi, the wool of Icelandic sheep. Marcos will tell you all about it, and lots more Icelandic curiosities. He adores Iceland; he used to live there and he goes back whenever he can.

Gloria

Andalucía Coordination

Children’s entertainment is Gloria’s passion, and she’s an animal lover. But being a cultured girl from Andalucía, she also enjoys participating in shows and musicals. The clues are in her costume… In addition, she admits to being “obsessed” with recycling. So much so, that when hotels don’t have recycling containers, she fills bags with waste paper and puts them into her car boot, taking them to the nearest recycling bin. Will she manage to raise awareness amongst her team?

Chantal

Balearic Islands Management

What’s routine again? It’s not a word that features in this active Dutch girl’s voacabulary. She’s a whirlwind of energy, and also sensitivity, and always loyal to her friends. Chantal runs all the instructor-led fitness classes, such as Cardio Dance, GAP and Body Tonic, and when she comes out the gym she cools down with something sweet. Candyfloss is her favourite!

Josep

Balearic Islands Management

Hailing from Mallorca and mad about motorbikes, Josep enjoys travelling and discovering new places with his wife. Having grown up around it, he’s no stranger to the tourist industry, and says it’s his vocation. He adores dogs and relaxing in the countryside, feeling it’s the best place to de-stress.

Cristian

Balearic Islands Coordination

“I love the bow ties, the striking colours, and the Canary Island banana, the symbol of my land” Now we understand why Cristian chose this bow tie, his favourite, for the photo. After working with us for almost 4 years as an entertainer and chief entertainer, he’s going to swap the shows and dances (his favourite part of entertainment) for coordination in the Balearic Islands. We hope he’s put some of his bow ties in his suitcase for going to meetings dressed to the nines.

Julie

Lanzarote Coordination

Red is her favourite colour. She identifies with the vitality, fearlessness and optimistic attitude that this colour symbolises. Julie gets high on courage and her innate confidence means she’ll try anything, going from heels to climbing shoes in a matter of hours. She adores acrobatics, practises AcroYoga and dances with silks.

Jean Carlos

Coordination Lanzarote

“Be water, my friend… life flows!” is his motto. With an enormous capacity for adaptation, Jean Carlos was born in Venezuela, but he has lived in a lot of countries until he arrived in Lanzarote, where he currently works as a Coordinator. A keen sportsman to the max, he even takes part in obstacle courses! Although he has confessed that, if he has to choose, his favourite sport is swimming.

Juan Carlos

Coordination Lanzarote

Juan Carlos is a Sevillian who was looking for personal fulfilment and found happiness in the orange of Acttiv. Today, after a long career in the world of tourist entertainment, he works as a Coordinator in Lanzarote, where he has found his ideal destination despite being a globetrotter. He defines himself as smiling, empathetic and creative, and he is also an artist, which is why he is accompanied by a puppet!

Furio

Fuerteventura Coordination

Furio started working in entertainment nearly 30 years ago. He says his profession means he can work, travel and practise his favourite sports all over the world.

He’s posing with a surfboard because for Furio, surfing is a lifestyle. And it’s on the beaches of Fuerteventura where he’ll be surfing now, and kitesurfing, and windsurfing…He won’t get a moment’s rest what with Acttiv and all his hobbies!

Michael

Coordination Fuerteventura

This sports lover from Holland is a big football fan and he’s posing in his AJAX shirt, the team he’s supported ever since he was a little boy. Michael studied physical education and fell in love with entertainment after spending several summers on holiday in Lanzarote with his family. He worked as an entertainer at Acttiv for more than 6 years and now he’s achieved his goal of becoming a Coordinator. But will he still turn to his Playstation when he wants to disconnect?

Adri

Gran Canaria Managment

She’s so exacting that she should be called G.I. Jane, but the heart and soul she puts into everything she does has turned her into a genuine leader. You always see her with her mobile phone glued to her ear because that’s her day-to-day reality, and even in the middle of the photo shoot she had to answer a call. The advantage of that was that she’s posing in a very natural way.

Orlando

Gran Canaria Coordination

Orlando’s a sweet guy who adores Nocilla (it’s like Nutella). And he needs the sugar in order to keep up his momentum. He enjoys all sports whether it’s the gym, football or – living in a surfing paradise – catching a wave whenever he can.

Andy

Gran Canaria Cordination

This Canary Islands lad started out carrying a bouncy castle all around Gran Canaria and his interest and enthusiasm meant he became a key part of the island’s team. And he’s not just wearing his glasses round his neck for the photo. He’s got a massive collection, and he wears them to be fashionable, or rather, to be ahead of fashion and create trends.

Estefanía

Gran Canaria Coordination

Since she was very young, Estefanía has dreamed of owning a unicorn; that dream hasn’t come true yet so she’s posing with two cuddly toys. She’s still that little girl inside! Hailing from Granada, Stefy studied tourism in order to travel, discover other cultures and learn new languages. In 2013 she began her career as an entertainer at Acttiv and since then she’s always been part of the Miniclub team, as she loves children.

Iria

Acttiv Representative in Tenerife

She’s our Dancing Queen. Hailing from Galicia, Iria has gone from shining on hotel stages as an entertainer to surprising us with her abilities as a coordinator. She made sure that she learned to dance through entertainment and we tell her that she continues to teach us by example how to be better organised; and to continue working to do our best in everything we do.

Yara

Tenerife Coordinator

Yara spreads charm and friendliness wherever she goes. She’s won everyone’s hearts not just thanks to her talent as an entertainer and coordinator but for doing it all with a beguiling, magnetic smile. This native of Tenerife has been captivated by ducks since she was a child; she doesn’t really know why she’s always found them so fascinating but that’s why she’s brought her very biggest one for the photo. With Yara, who came to entertainment quite by chance, our Tenerife team will surpass itself every day.

Angy

Tenerife Coordinator

This girl from Chile who loves Tenerife is so proud of her baby that she was determined he’d appear in the photo with her. Kevin isn’t even a year old and has no idea of the fabulous surprises his mama has in store for him. Angy adores children and making their dreams come true. That’s why, for some years now, she’s been delighted to help organise the Cabalgata  de Reyes de Los Cristianos – the Parade of the Three Kings, which takes place in Tenerife on the national Kings’ day holiday on the 6th of January.

Kitti

Tenerife Coordinator

Kitti has chosen to pose with a jigsaw puzzle that’s a map of the world, which unites her two favourite hobbies in one sole object. She has enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles since she was seven years old; she finds them very relaxing.  She enjoys the feeling of finding the piece that fits. But don’t let this fool you – Kitti is an intrepid lady who loves travelling, discovering new cultures and learning about them. It was this interest that attracted her to an Acttiv casting in her native Hungary.