Carlos Alcántara
Known for Acting · 32 credits
- Born
- 1964-11-12 (age 61)
- Place of birth
- Lima, Peru
Biography
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.
Known For
TV Shows (3)
Movies (29)
Dedicated to my ex
2019
as Néstor
Watchdog
2014
as Perro
Perdida
2018
as Adalberto
Con Game
2004
Lusers
2015
as Edgar
Treasure Hunter
2024
as Clemente Mondego
Identidad
2019
El gran León
2017
as León Godoy
She's just like me
2022
Muerto de Amor
2002
Los Siete Pecados Capitales ... y Muchos Más
1985
Piratas en el Callao
2005
as Jonathan
Polvo enamorado
2003
as Hernando
¡Asu Mare!
2013
as Himself
La gran sangre - La pelicula
2007
as Dragón
The Mystery of Casa Matusita
2016
as Bazan
The House of Snails
2021
as Padre Benito
Women on the Edge
2023
Siete semillas
2016
as Ignacio
El refugio
2021
as Antonio Rojas
Crazy in Love 2
2018
El año del tigre
2023
as Samsa
¡Asu Mare! 2
2015
as Himself
¡Asu Mare! 3
2018
as Himself
Cebiche de Tiburón
2017
as Fisherman Narrator
Back to School
2014
as Luis Miguel Corrales
¡Asu Mare! 2
as Carlos Alcántara
¡Nunca más, lo juro!
1992
as Eduardo
What the Eye Doesn't See
2003
About Carlos Alcántara
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 hi… With 32 credits spanning from 1985 to 2024, Carlos Alcántara has appeared in 29 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Carlos Alcántara Movies
- Dedicated to my ex (2019) — as Néstor
- Watchdog (2014) — as Perro
- Perdida (2018) — as Adalberto
- Con Game (2004)
- Lusers (2015) — as Edgar
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