Cast & creator

Carlos Alcántara

1964-11-12 (age 61) Lima, PeruIMDb

Best known for The House of Snails, Dedicated to my ex, Pataclaun

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.

Movies

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Career

1985–2026 · acting roles

Credit score

6.2

average across scored titles

Signature credits

Known for

Ordered by popularity

★ 6.0

The House of Snails

Padre Benito · 2021

★ 8.3

Dedicated to my ex

Néstor · 2019

★ 8.0

Pataclaun

Machín Alberto Matute Cárcamo · 1997

La Gran Sangre

Dragón · 2006

★ 6.1

Perdida

Adalberto · 2018

Across film & television

Filmography (40)

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Carlos Alcántara