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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 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.
As actor
La Gran Sangre: Ojo por ojo
Treasure Hunter
El año del tigre
Women on the Edge
She's just like me
El refugio
The House of Snails
Dedicated to my ex
Identidad
Crazy in Love 2
Perdida
¡Asu Mare! 3
Cebiche de Tiburón
El gran León
Siete semillas
¡Asu Mare! 2
Lusers
Back to School
Watchdog
¡Asu Mare!
La Gran Sangre: La Película
Piratas en el Callao
Con Game
Polvo enamorado
What the Eye Doesn't See
Muerto de Amor
¡Nunca más, lo juro!
Los Siete Pecados Capitales ... y Muchos Más
¡Asu Mare! 2
The Mystery of Casa Matusita
