Francisco de Asís Pastor, better known as Paco Pastor, was born on July 24, 1949, in Madrid. He is a Spanish singer, composer, and actor who gained great popularity during the 1960s and 1970s. He was the lead vocalist and founder of the pop group Formula V, known for hits such as Eva María and Cuéntame. Later, he formed the duo Don Francisco Y Jose Luis with José Luis Moreno Recuero (Pepín Tre) in 1975, exploring a more acoustic and mature style.

During the 1980s, Paco Pastor expanded his influence in the tech sector. He co-founded and was president of Erbe Software, one of the leading video game distributors in Spain at the time, and helped establish Topo Soft.

In the late 1990s, he resumed his music career with the project Formula-Diablos, collaborating with the band Los Diablos, and later formed Nova Fórmula V, continuing his passion for pop music.

Paco Pastor is considered a prominent figure in Spanish culture, recognized for his contributions to both music and the video game industry. He also served as the director of Sega España.