J. A. Moreno
J. A. Moreno | |
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Moreno in 2020 | |
| Born | July 28, 1993 |
| Occupation | music video director |
| Website | www.jamoreno.tv |
J. A. Moreno (/mɔːreɪnɔː/ MORE-rain-OH; born July 28, 1993)[1] is a music video director from Barcelona, Spain known for his work with artists such as Daddy Yanke, Steve Aoki, Sting, will.i.am, Karol G, Camila Cabello, Paris Hilton, Lay Zhang, AGNEZ MO, Farruko, Becky G, Tini, Anitta, CNCO, Paulina Rubio, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Desiigner and Afrojack.[2][3]
Early life and career
Moreno was born on July 28, 1993, in Barcelona, Spain. Growing up J. A. was inspired by director Nicolas Winding Refn for his artistic style as a director.[4] As a teenager Moreno started filming concert and event videos in the clubs of Barcelona and in 2018 he moved from Barcelona to Los Angeles.[5]
Moreno's first came to prominence in July 2016 when he collaborated with Luka Caro and Juicy M to direct Obey. Afterwards Moreno began collaborating with record labels such as Universal Music, Sony Music, and Spinnin' Records.[6]
Since moving to Los Angeles, he has worked with artists such as Daddy Yankee, Steve Aoki, Sting, will.i.am, Karol G, Camila Cabello, Paris Hilton, Lay Zhang, AGNEZ MO, Farruko, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Desiigner, Afrojack, SHAED and Cheat Codes (DJs).[7][8][9]
Since 2023, Moreno has also been based part-time in Seoul, South Korea, where he works as a creative director for emerging and established K-pop acts. His involvement in the Korean music industry has expanded his international footprint and led to creative collaborations across both the U.S. and South Korea.
In South Korea, Moreno has collaborated with several prominent and emerging artists, including Hyunjin of Stray Kids, aespa, Shuhua of (G)I-DLE, AtHeart, Taeyang of BigBang, Gaho, Kang Daniel, BÉBE YANA, and Rovv.
Filmography
Music videos
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Late at Night | Fernanda Martins | Director |
| 2016 | Take My Hand | Marsal Ventura, GEROX | |
| Obey | Juicy M, Luka Caro, Enrique Dragon | ||
| Need U Around | Juicy M, Esty Leone | ||
| 2017 | Make Love | Joe Stone | |
| Temple | Blasterjaxx | ||
| Come Back To You | Crooked Colours | ||
| 2018 | Addiction | Marsal Ventura, Anmau, Tony T, Alba Kras | |
| 2019 | Hard Pass | Tritonal (group), Ryann | |
| Diamonds | Tritonal (group), Rosie Darling | ||
| Ferrari | Cheat Codes (DJs), Afrojack | ||
| Children | MATTN, Klaas, Roland Clark | ||
| Cuarteles de Invierno | Andres Calamaro | ||
| Mi Ranchera | Andres Calamaro | ||
| Rave | Steve Aoki, Showtek, MAKJ | ||
| Lone Wolves | MATTN, Paris Hilton | ||
| The Flight | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Bassjackers, D'Angello & Francis | ||
| 2 in a million | Steve Aoki, Sting & SHAED | ||
| 2020 | The Anthem (Der Alte) | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs Timmy Trumpet | |
| Love you more | Steve Aoki, Lay Zhang, will.i.am | ||
| 2 in a million (Director's Cut) [10][11] | Steve Aoki, Sting & SHAED | ||
| GIRL | Steve Aoki, AGNEZ MO & Desiigner | ||
| Falling | Crooked Colours | ||
| 2021 | Float | Anabel Englund | |
| Aire | Steve Aoki & Farruko | ||
| 2022 | Bésame bonito | Carmen DeLeon | |
| La Loto | TINI, Becky G & Anitta | ||
| BBB | Carmen DeLeon | ||
| Mala Memoria | Carmen DeLeon | ||
| Sigo esperando que vuelvas | MC Davo & Santa Fe Klan | ||
| 2023 | Extasis | Alaina Castillo | |
| Volar 'Korean Version' | NAYOON | ||
| Jingle Bells | NAYOON | ||
| 2024 | No Tomorrow | NAYOON | |
| Icy on my neck | BÉBE YANA | ||
| 2025 | Infinity | Paris Hilton | |
| Hey Mama | Leroy Sanchez ft. Gaho | ||
| Popstars | Daniela Blasco | ||
| What are we | Rovv | ||
| Starve | Leroy Sanchez | ||
| El Toque[12] | Daddy Yankee | ||
| Jaque Mate | Tami Tamako | ||
| A Nonsense Christmas | AtHeart |
References
- ^ ""J. A. Moreno"". J. A. Moreno. 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ ""J. A. Moreno"". IMDb. 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ Postolache, Mira (June 3, 2020). "'2 in a million' VIDEO RELEASE + A TALK WITH J.A. MORENO". 33 MAGAZINE. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ ""J. A. Moreno"". RAC1. August 18, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ Postolache, Mira (June 3, 2020). "'2 in a million' VIDEO RELEASE + A TALK WITH J.A. MORENO". Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ ""Interview with Director J. A. Moreno"". Short Close Up. August 18, 2019. Retrieved November 12, 2019.
- ^ "Director's Cut - 2 in a Million - Steve Aoki, Sting, Shaed". KALTBLUT Magazine. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "J.A Moreno: The spontaneous music video for Steve Aoki & Sting". Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "2 in a Million (Director's Cut)" è la rivisitazione personale di J.A. Moreno". June 5, 2020. Archived from the original on June 6, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "Schön! presents | "2 in a million" – steve aoki, sting, shaed (director's cut)". Schön! Magazine. June 2020. Retrieved June 5, 2020.
- ^ "Director's Cut - 2 in a Million - Steve Aoki, Sting, Shaed". June 3, 2020. Retrieved August 24, 2020.
- ^ "J. A. Moreno on Instagram: "Directed Daddy Yankee's new music video 'El Toque' (2025)"". Instagram. @jamoreno. October 16, 2025. Retrieved October 19, 2025.