Biography
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 & TV Shows
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Dedicated to my ex (2019) — Néstor
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Perdida (2018) — Adalberto
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El refugio (2021) — Antonio Rojas
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The House of Snails (2021) — Padre Benito
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Pataclaun (1997) — Machín Alberto Matute Cárcamo
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¡Asu Mare! (2013) — Himself
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Women on the Edge (2023)
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¡Asu Mare! 2 (2015) — Himself
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Lusers (2015) — Edgar
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¡Asu Mare! 3 (2018) — Himself
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Crazy in Love 2 (2018)
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Back to School (2014) — Luis Miguel Corrales
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El gran León (2017) — León Godoy
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Piratas en el Callao (2005) — Jonathan
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El año del tigre (2023) — Samsa
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Polvo enamorado (2003) — Hernando
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Treasure Hunter (2024) — Clemente Mondego
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Siete semillas (2016) — Ignacio
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Watchdog (2014) — Perro
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What the Eye Doesn't See (2003)
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Cebiche de Tiburón (2017) — Fisherman Narrator
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Sea Wolf (2006) — Leonardo Oviedo
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Con Game (2004)
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The Mystery of Casa Matusita (2016) — Bazan
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She's just like me (2022)
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¡Nunca más, lo juro! (1992) — Eduardo
- ¡Asu Mare! 2 — Carlos Alcántara
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La gran sangre - La pelicula (2007) — Dragón
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Identidad (2019)
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Muerto de Amor (2002)
- Los Siete Pecados Capitales ... y Muchos Más (1985)
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La Gran Sangre (2006) — Dragón
