Acting · Lima, Peru · Born November 12, 1964
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.
MovieTreasure Hunter
2024
as Clemente Mondego
MovieWomen on the Edge
2023
MovieEl año del tigre
2023
as Samsa
MovieShe's just like me
2022
MovieEl refugio
2021
as Antonio Rojas
MovieThe House of Snails
2021
as Padre Benito
MovieDedicated to my ex
2019
as Néstor
MovieIdentidad
2019
Movie¡Asu Mare! 3
2018
as Himself
MoviePerdida
2018
as Adalberto
MovieCrazy in Love 2
2018
MovieEl gran León
2017
as León Godoy
MovieCebiche de Tiburón
2017
as Fisherman Narrator
MovieSiete semillas
2016
as Ignacio
MovieThe Mystery of Casa Matusita
2016
as Bazan
MovieLusers
2015
as Edgar
Movie¡Asu Mare! 2
2015
as Himself
MovieWatchdog
2014
as Perro
MovieBack to School
2014
as Luis Miguel Corrales
Movie¡Asu Mare!
2013
as Himself
MovieLa gran sangre - La pelicula
2007
as Dragón
TVLa Gran Sangre
2006
as Dragón
TVSea Wolf
2006
as Leonardo Oviedo
MoviePiratas en el Callao
2005
as Jonathan
MovieCon Game
2004
MoviePolvo enamorado
2003
as Hernando
MovieWhat the Eye Doesn't See
2003
MovieMuerto de Amor
2002
TVPataclaun
1997
as Machín Alberto Matute Cárcamo
Movie¡Nunca más, lo juro!
1992
as Eduardo
Los Siete Pecados Capitales ... y Muchos Más
1985
¡Asu Mare! 2
as Carlos Alcántara
