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