Carlos Alcántara

Known for ActingBorn 1964-11-12 (age 61)Lima, Peru

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.Read more

Movies & web series

Dedicated to my ex

Pataclaun

Treasure Hunter

El año del tigre

Con Game

¡Asu Mare! 3

What the Eye Doesn't See

Sea Wolf

Crazy in Love 2

¡Asu Mare!

Lusers

Back to School

¡Asu Mare! The Friends

¡Asu Mare! 2

El refugio

El gran León

Perdida

The House of Snails

Siete semillas

Women on the Edge

Watchdog

Polvo enamorado

Piratas en el Callao

Cebiche de Tiburón

She's just like me

La Gran Sangre: Ojo por ojo

Identidad

La Gran Sangre: La Película

La Gran Sangre

Muerto de Amor

¡Nunca más, lo juro!

Los Siete Pecados Capitales ... y Muchos Más

¡Asu Mare! 2

The Mystery of Casa Matusita