Acting
Carlos Alcántara
Born Nov 12, 1964 · 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.
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Acting
The Mystery of Casa Matusita
Horror · Mystery · Thriller
La Gran Sangre: ojo x ojo
2026
Action · Comedy
Treasure Hunter
2024
Adventure · Comedy
Women on the Edge
2023
Comedy
El año del tigre
2023
Comedy
She's just like me
2022
Comedy · Family
El refugio
2021
Comedy
The House of Snails
2021
Thriller · Horror
Dedicated to my ex
2019
Drama · Comedy
Identidad
2019
Documentary
¡Asu Mare! 3
2018
Comedy
Perdida
2018
Drama · Mystery · Crime
Crazy in Love 2
2018
Music
El gran León
2017
Family · Comedy
Cebiche de Tiburón
2017
Adventure · Comedy
Siete semillas
2016
Comedy
Lusers
2015
Comedy · Adventure
¡Asu Mare! 2
2015
Comedy · Romance
Watchdog
2014
Thriller · Drama
Back to School
2014
Comedy
¡Asu Mare!
2013
Comedy
La Gran Sangre: La Película
2007
Action · Drama · Crime
La Gran Sangre
2006
Crime · Action & Adventure
Sea Wolf
2006
Drama · Soap
Pirates in Callao
2005
History · Animation · Adventure
Con Game
2004
Drama · Comedy
Polvo enamorado
2003
Thriller · Drama · Crime
What the Eye Doesn't See
2003
Action · Adventure · Drama
Muerto de Amor
2002
Pataclaun
1997
Comedy · Family
¡Nunca más, lo juro!
1992
Comedy · Drama
Directed
¡Asu Mare! The Friends
2023
Comedy
Written
¡Asu Mare!
2013
Comedy