Joya was born in Seville, Andalusia on 5 April 1956. He had a number of jobs throughout his life, including cooking and … See more

In 2007, Joya appeared on Jesús Quintero's show Ratones Coloraos and described an incident when he worked as a kitchen porter. He describes leaving some paella pans (paelleras) at night in the ocean to soak an… See more

In September 2020, Joya was admitted to the Hospital de la Caridad in Seville, where he underwent an intervention for a vascular problem and had a leg amputated.
Less than a year later, at noon on 28 April 2021, Joya … See more

• Torrente 3: El protector (2005) See more

• El Vagamundo (2000–2002) – Canal 2 Andalucía
• Ratones Coloraos (2002–2005) – Canal Sur Televisión
• El loco de la colina (2006–2007) – La1 … See more