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.
Known for
Credits
The House of Snails (2021)
as Padre Benito
Dedicated to my ex (2019)
as Néstor
Perdida (2018)
as Adalberto
Identidad (2019)
Actor
La Gran Sangre: Ojo por ojo (2026)
as El Dragón
Watchdog (2014)
as Perro
Lusers (2015)
as Edgar
Treasure Hunter (2024)
as Clemente Mondego
Muerto de Amor (2002)
Actor
Con Game (2004)
Actor
The Mystery of Casa Matusita (—)
as Bazan
El gran León (2017)
as León Godoy
Crazy in Love 2 (2018)
Actor
El refugio (2021)
as Antonio Rojas
Piratas en el Callao (2005)
as Jonathan
La Gran Sangre: La Película (2007)
as Dragón
What the Eye Doesn't See (2003)
Actor
El año del tigre (2023)
as Samsa
¡Asu Mare! (2013)
as Himself
She's just like me (2022)
Actor
¡Asu Mare! 3 (2018)
as Himself
Women on the Edge (2023)
Actor
Los Siete Pecados Capitales ... y Muchos Más (1985)
Actor
¡Asu Mare! 2 (2015)
as Himself
Back to School (2014)
as Luis Miguel Corrales
Cebiche de Tiburón (2017)
as Fisherman Narrator
Polvo enamorado (2003)
as Hernando
Siete semillas (2016)
as Ignacio
¡Nunca más, lo juro! (1992)
as Eduardo
¡Asu Mare! 2 (—)
as Carlos Alcántara