Born in Malaga in 1966, after living in Madrid, Maastricht, Glasgow or Brazil, he returned 25 years ago to his hometown and constituted MLK Productions. From this producer has developed a wide-ranging film in which the documentaries of cultural, historical and research themes, numerous international co-productions and recognitions are highlighted, including two Carmen Awards and two Goya nominations for "Paradise in flames" (2020) and "Caleta Palace" (2024). As a producer he has received a Silver Biznaga from the Málaga Festival (2015) and the Talento Andaluz Award from the RTVA, also at the Málaga Festival in 2020, in addition to the awards that have received their productions.

Hergueta began his career in video, having presented work in festivals and museums such as the Biennale de la Imam en Movimiento (MNCARS, 1992). Since 2006 it has also produced fiction through Transatlantic Productions, such as the film "Sin Fin" (2018, directed by Alenda brothers), or the tv-movie "Mar de plastic" (2012, directed by Silvia Munt), as well as having dared with new formats and online narrative. He is the author of writings and texts on cinema and audiovisual, and also develops an associative work, currently being president of the MAPA Federation, which brings together independent production associations from all over Spain.