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- Cindy Taylor was born on 18 April 1977 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is an actress, known for Wedding Crashers (2005), Three Days to Vegas (2007) and Burn Notice (2007). She has been married to Guillermo Barrail since 2002.
- Animation Department
- Writer
- Director
Joaquin Baldwin is a writer/director living in Los Angeles, California, with a specialization in animated films.
His animated shorts Sebastian's Voodoo (2008) and Papiroflexia (2007) have earned him over 120 international awards. He was the South America winner of Pangea Day 2008, a massive event that took place worldwide and viewed by millions at the very same time. He has received awards from the Cannes Short Film Corner, Student Academy Awards, Cinequest, USA Film Festival, Angelus, Sedona, Ashland, August Sun, The Accolade Awards, BendFilm, Cine Awards, and many others. In 2008 his film Papiroflexia was a finalist at Cannes Film Festival on the Short Film Corner, and in 2009 he took the Cannes award under the same category with his film Sebastian's Voodoo. He was nominated for an Annie Award in 2008, with the film Sebastian's Voodoo, competing with 4 other shorts from Pixar, Disney, Plympton and Aardman.
Baldwin was born in Paraguay, with an environmental activist for a mother, and an artist as his father.
When he was 15, he decided to experiment with computer graphics and taught himself some basic 3d animation. After creating a bunch of meaningless but uber-cool exploding letters with light effects with 3d studio max, he met Christian Chena, who ran the multimedia magazine Hypermedia, the first of its kind in Paraguay.
He worked for Hypermedia as a multimedia designer, creating animated intros for the CD that came with the magazine. Soon enough the company grew and started getting jobs for website design and interactive design all over the country.
The company evolved into Chena Ventures Inc, for which Baldwin worked mostly as a web designer for several years, specializing in Search Engine Optimization, design, and architecture. He worked in the design for top Hispanic domains such as: animacion.com, juegos.com, paraguay.com, cocina.com, horoscopo.com, peliculas.com, viajes.com, fotos.com, and sitios.com.
In 2002 (age 19), Baldwin moved to the US to study at the Columbus College of Art & Design, in Columbus, OH. He was going to major in advertising and graphic design but his interest for animation came back to him. After changing his major to animation, he has since focused completely in filmmaking. After completing his BFA at CCAD, he moved to Los Angeles and in 2010 received his MFA in animation at UCLA.- Actor
- Producer
Abel Benitez is native to Asuncion, Paraguay, immigrating to the United States in 2001. Growing up in Utah, Abel became immersed in performing arts through local theaters. He debuts his first on screen role as Vincent in the film Just Below Sunset. He will be starring in an untitled Hannes Aigner Austrian horror film coming 2020.- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Nico García Hume was born on 17 February 1980 in Asunción, Paraguay. He is an actor and writer, known for Sopa Paraguaya (2017), 7 Boxes (2012) and Luna de cigarras (2014).- Wanda Seux was born on 3 January 1948 in Asunción, Paraguay. She was an actress, known for La hora del jaguar (1978), El Arracadas (1978) and El macho bionico (1981). She died on 2 September 2020 in Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico.
- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
British-South American actor Fernando Abadie, has distinguished himself as one of the top screen actors ever from Paraguay. His compelling performance in the Paraguayan TV soap opera "Papá del corazón" demonstrated his remarkable versatility and strong screen presence, capturing a character with both charm and a dark, manipulative streak. This role not only highlighted his ability to explore complex characters but also endeared him to audiences and critics alike.
His career-defining role as Gabriel in "González vs. Bonetti" played a significant role in the show's success, captivating audiences with his portrayal of a refined and gallant gentleman. This part was instrumental in establishing the show's popularity and in expanding Abadie's fan base, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Seeking to expand his artistic horizons, Abadie moved to London in 2008, where he continued to refine his craft. His notable achievements in Paraguay paved the way for his successful integration into the competitive landscape of the UK's entertainment industry.
Abadie's talents extend beyond acting; he is an awarded actor and writer, contributing depth and creativity to his projects. His leading role in "El Supremo Manuscrito," a co-production between Paraguay, Mexico, and Argentina, showcased his adaptability and prowess in handling significant roles in international productions. This film emphasized his skill in navigating complex narratives and characters across different cultures.
Through his journey from national acclaim to international recognition, Fernando Abadie has proven his dedication to exploring diverse and challenging roles, solidifying his status as a dynamic and influential figure in the acting world. His achievements underscore his position as one of Paraguay's premier screen actors, demonstrating a commitment to his craft that transcends borders.
Fernando Abadie is known for The List (2023), Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015) and La permanencia (2007).- Director
- Writer
- Editor
Marcelo Martinessi was born in 1973 in Asunción, Paraguay. He is a director and writer, known for The Heiresses (2018), The Lost Voice (2016) and Karai norte (2009).- Larissa Riquelme was born on 22 February 1985 in Asunción, Paraguay.
- Nelly Prono was born on 7 August 1926 in Asunción, Paraguay. She was an actress, known for Una promesa para todos (1978), Mi cuñado (1993) and Ese que no la quiere (1973). She died on 29 August 1997 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Gabriela Bo was born on 23 March 1980 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is an actress, known for Sangre fría (2004), Soy tu fan (2006) and Bailando por un sueño (2005). She was previously married to Cristian Castro.
- Producer
- Cinematographer
- Director
Ruben Rodas, is an independent filmmaker, originally from Asuncion, Paraguay. His professional background includes extended experience in the fields of Film, television shows, commercials, music videos, and media marketing. In the year 2001 he was recognized for his award winning short film "Paper Airplanes." Consequently, he was hired to be a director and producer for TV shows at the Telefuturo network. There he worked very closely with the marketing department to develop new television shows, and commercials for some of channel's biggest sponsors, such Coca-Cola, Unilever and Pilsen. During his three years at the network he obtained various awards, including Best TV show of the Year for "Menchi" in 2001, and several institutional promos.
In 2003 he joined producer Joel Cabrera and created a TV production company called Foqus Digital where he directed several TV spots and documentaries for some of the leading national networks. Then In 2004 he came on board as one of the producers for two nationally televised sitcom series developed for the Telefuturo network: "GvsB" and "Animo Juan."
In 2005 he joined the crew of the feature film "Miami Vice," as a Location Manager for the South American team division. There he worked closely in location scouting with director Michael Mann, and DP Dion Bebe. A few months later he traveled to New York where he attended the New York Film Academy.
Ruben is presently living in New York City where he has created Skyframe pictures to continue developing his craft working as a Director, Cinematographer and Producer.- Claudia Galanti was born on 6 June 1981 in Asunción, Paraguay.
- Composer
- Music Department
- Sound Department
Paraguayan pianist and film composer with classical music education, self-taught studies in harmony, composition, electronic music and he holds a Master degree in Film Scoring and Music for Audiovisual Media from the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya. He is best known as the composer of the film 7 Boxes (2012).
He is known for his work on "7 Boxes" (2012) award winning for Film in Progress at the International Film Festival of San Sebastian and nominated for Goya Awards, "#Ya" (2015) World Premiere at the 65th Berlinale - Generation 14 Plus Competition, "Peaches" (2017) named as The Raindance Film of the Festival Award, "Selva" (2017) nominee for La Semaine de la Critique - Cannes competition, "3 feet" (2019) winner of the Special City Award at the Kineko International Children's Film Festival, and "Cazando Gamusinos" (2019) winner of The Children Jury Special Mention at the Tbilisi International Animation Festival.
Winner for Best Sound Design/Original Music award for the score of "7 Boxes" at the Unasur International Film Festival (Argentina, 2013), winner for Best Music Award for "A Forest" at the Experimental Film, Dance & Music Festival (Canada, 2017), winner for Best Music/Sound award for the score of "Melocotones" at the Sci-fi Film Festival (Australia, 2018), and nominee for Excellence Music for the score of "Cazando Gamusinos" at the US Hollywood International Golden Film Award (USA, 2019).
Fran has been working as a composer and executive producer on his own Planetario Films since 2006.- Estefania Küster was born on 28 July 1979 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is an actress, known for Lucky Fritz (2009), Das Bo: Türlich, Türlich (Sicher, Dicker) (2000) and Wetten, dass..? (1981).
- Belén Gallardo was born on 12 October 1995 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is an actress, known for World Top Model Paraguay (2016).
- Abigail Alderete was born on 30 March 1987 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is an actress, known for Mischievous Kiss (2010) and Happy Together (2001).
- Director
- Cinematographer
- Camera and Electrical Department
Born on May 17, 1988 in Asunción Paraguay, he is a film director specialized in commercials of T.V. and music video clips. Making his appearance on the big screen as co-director of "Leal there is only one way to live" in 2017. In 2010 he founded the production company Renovatio Films with his eyes on the commercial segment and always supporting the national film industry. His works reflect the passion for the audiovisual, film lover and film producer.- Director
- Cinematographer
- Writer
Member of the Maneglia Schémbori duo, Juan Carlos Maneglia is the most recognized reference in the Paraguayan film industry, along with Tana Schémbori, with whom he has co-directed since its inception short films, telefilms, television series, and the two renowned Paraguayan fiction feature films, ¨7 Boxes¨ and ¨The Gold Seekers".
He was born on July 9, 1996, of Italian descent. Finished his secondary studies at Colegio Cristo Rey. Bachelor of Science in Communication. He made his first short at age 11 with a Super 8 camera. His passion for directing stories led him to make short films regardless of the format: vhs, film, digital; making him win national and international awards. In 1991 he was awarded with a scholarship from the International School of Cinema and TV in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba and in 1999, he went to an intensive film workshop at the prestigious NYFA, of an awarded scholarship from UNESCO.
Directing shorts, and television series for years, finally took him to the big screen. With his first master piece "7 Boxes" (2013), winning a Cinema in Construction award at the San Sebastian film festival. The film tells the story of Victor, a 17-year-old truck driver who works at Market 4, Asunción and needs to get money. Receive then a rather unusual proposal: transport seven boxes whose contents are unknown in exchange for 100 dollars.
"7 Boxes" is the highest grossing film in the history of Paraguayan cinema till the date. It was nominated for the Goya 2013 awards and has won more than 29 international awards, participated in more than 136 festivals until 2014. Has been premiered in commercial movie theaters in the United States, Spain, Bolivia, Brazil, France and Mexico, in this last one was in 29 cinema rooms of the largest chain in the country.
In 2017, after 5 years, the duo returned again with its second feature film under the name of "The Gold Seekers" which in three months managed to position itself as the second most watched Paraguayan film. With this film, the directors were again nominated for festivals Until reaching the final stages in the 2019 Platinum Awards, where former Academy President Mr. John Bailey praised the directors for their work as filmmakers and highlighted Paraguayan cinema.- Producer
- Director
- Writer
Born in Paraguay in 1981. Graduated in Audiovisual Direction and Production in Paraguayan Professional Institute. She studies Documentary Filming in the International School of Cuba. Since 2006 until 2011 she lived in Barcelona where she obtained her Master in Creative Documentary at the University Pompeu Fabra. As a director, she made "Cuchillo de Palo", produced by Estudi Playtime, world premiere at Berlinale 2010, projected at Cannes L'Acid and several festivals, winning more than fifteen prices (Dei Popoli, RIDM, Málaga, Lima, Bafici, DocsLisboa, Miradas Doc, La Habana, etc).
As an Executive Producer, she worked in the film "Cándido López los campos de batalla"(102' 35mm) by José Luis García, winner of the Public Price at the BAFICI (2005) and several argentinian Condor's. She collaborated in the development of the paraguayan films "Paraguayan Hammock" by Paz Encina, "La Santa" by Juan Carlos Maneglia y Tana Schémbori (non filmed) and "18 cigarrillos y medio" by Marcelo Tolces, Bafici 2006. She produced and directed 13 chapters of the documentary series for TV "Histories of the way" with Jorge Rubiani and co-produced by Chanel 4, Telefuturo.
In 2012 she co-directed, co-produced and co-edit "Resistente" with Salla Sorri, World Premiere at the 69º Mostra International de Venezia - Horizonti Shortfilms Competition. "Resistente" was produced by CPH:LAB.
In 2013 she co-directed REVUELTA(S) with Fredi Casco, premiere at the Fondation Cartier at Paris in the exposition "América Latina photographers" exposition and just after she co-write and edit the 30th Aniversary film for Cartier Fondation called "Memoires Vives" by Fredi Casco.
As a jury she collaborated at Festival Internacional de Lima (Perú), Alcances (Cádiz), Dei Popoli film festival (Florencia, Italia) and BAFICI 2012 (BsAs).
In 2013 she created "Muâ" and "LOS RESIDENTES", cinematographic workshop for scriptwriters and directors, with Lucrecia Martel, Violeta Bava and Paz Encina as tutors.- Actress
- Producer
Andrea Quattrocchi was born on 23 March 1989 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is an actress and producer, known for The Last Runway (2018), Paulina (2015) and Luna de cigarras (2014).- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Joaquin Ferreira was born on 24 October 1981 in Asunción, Paraguay. Joaquin is a producer and assistant director, known for La ley del silencio (2005), Dish Nation (2011) and Watch Over Me (2006).- Rubén Zapattini was born in Asunción, Paraguay. He went to IMA, a drama school in the city of Asunción. He played in several theater shows and appeared in such films as: El Peón (2014), Truenos (2017), and Orsai (2019). He also played small parts in the following Paraguayan movies: Luna de Cigarras (2014) and Lima 3.31 (currently in post-production)
- Director
- Producer
- Production Manager
Tana Schémbori was born in February 1970 in Asunción, Paraguay. She is a director and producer, known for 7 Boxes (2012), The Gold Seekers (2017) and Marilina: Atreverse A Soñar (2023).- Julio De Torres was born in Asunción, Paraguay. Is a Paraguayan actor. He has Spanish ancestry through his mother. He studied sociology at the university. At the same time, he had his artistic training as a lyrical singer and theater and film actor. He worked on two films: "Boquerón" (2015), by Bolivian director Tonchy Antezana; and "Truenos", by Paraguayan director Mario Goia. Julio De Torres also works in other artistic and cultural areas as a researcher, dramatist, poet, essayist, illustrator and cultural manager.
- Producer
- Additional Crew
- Director
Arami Ullón was born in Asunción, Paraguay. She is a producer, writer and director, known for Nothing But the Sun (Apenas el Sol - 2020), Cloudy Times (El Tiempo Nublado - 2014), Miami Vice (2006), 18 cigarrillos y medio (2010), and Ausencia de un nombre propio (1998). She works in Switzerland and Paraguay.