Jose Bougo

Birth Place	Seville, Spain
Ethnicity	Spanish

Biography

Jose Bougo is a Spanish reality TV personality and fitness enthusiast best known as one of the original contestants on Netflix’s “Jugando con fuego: España” (Too Hot to Handle: Spain). With a strong, athletic build and a confident, competitive attitude, he quickly stood out in the villa as one of the most imposing and charismatic figures of the season.

Early Life

Originally from Seville, Spain, Jose later moved to Ibiza, where he embraced a fitness-driven lifestyle and developed a passion for sports, nightlife and motorcycles. Before becoming known on television, he built his reputation working as security in some of Ibiza’s best-known clubs and as a private bodyguard, experiences that shaped his tough but disciplined personality.

Career

Jose gained wider public attention in 2025 when he joined the first season of “Jugando con fuego: España”. Introduced as a 33-year-old private security guard who has escorted high-profile figures and who prides himself on being competitive, disciplined and very self-confident, he became one of the central male contestants on the show. His role in the series reinforced his image as a strong, strategic and determined participant, and opened the door to a growing presence as a media personality and influencer within the Spanish reality-TV landscape.