Carlos Alcántara
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Carlos Alcántara Vilar (Lima, 1964), also known as "Cachín," is an iconic Peruvian actor, comedian, and producer. He grew up in the Cercado de Lima district and worked at the Feria del Hogar (Home Fair). He rose to fame in the 1990s as a member of the Pataclaun theater group, playing the endearing character Machín Cárcamo. His greatest achievement came in 2013 with the film ¡Asu Mare!, based on his autobiographical monologue, which became the highest-grossing film in Peruvian cinema history. After starring in its successful sequels, he made his directorial debut in 2023 with the spin-off ¡Asu Mare! Los amigos. Beyond his major successes on the big screen, his notable filmography includes dramas such as Perro Guardián (2014) and international comedies like Lusers (2015). He remains active in both production and directing within the local film industry.
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Filmography of
Carlos Alcántara
Clemente Mondego
... 2024
... 2023
Samsa
... 2023
... 2022
Antonio Rojas
... 2021
Padre Benito
... 2021
Néstor
... 2019
... 2019
Himself
... 2018
Adalberto
... 2018
... 2018
León Godoy
... 2017
Fisherman Narrator
... 2017
Ignacio
... 2016
... 2016
Edgar
... 2015
Himself
... 2015
Perro
... 2014
Luis Miguel Corrales
... 2014
Himself
... 2013
Dragón
... 2007
Jonathan
... 2005
... 2004
Hernando
... 2003
... 2003
... 2002
Eduardo
... 1992
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