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