Raquel Sastre

(1981, Murcia) She took her first steps in comedy at Paramount Comedy. Since then, she has written comedy sketches for ‘La hora de José Mota’ and scripts for ‘El hormiguero’ and ‘La que se avecina’. She has also participated in the programmes ‘Hoy por hoy’ broadcast by Cadena Ser, ‘Yu: no te pierdas nada’ and the popular scientific programme ‘Órbita Laika’. She is the author of the book ‘Risas al punto de sal‘ (Ed. Planeta, 2021), reflecting her experience as the mother of a girl suffering from Phelan-McDermid syndrome and autism spectrum disorder and demonstrating how humour helps her to endure what is involved in caring for her. Humour that also forms part of her performances at the scientific congresses she participates in. For instance, Naukas a science, humour and scepticism project she regularly participates in. She is also a film enthusiast and a member of the fantastic film festival Sombra team.

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