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Mike Judge is an American actor, animator, film director, screenwriter, and television producer.
In 1962, Judge was born in Guayaquil, the largest city of Ecuador and the country's main port. His parents were expatriate Americans. His father was archaeologist William James Judge and his mother was librarian Margaret Yvonne Blue. At the time of Mike's birth, William Judge was working for a non-profit organization which promoted agricultural development in Ecuador.
Around 1969, the Judge family returned to the United States, and settled in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mike spend most of his school years in Albuquerque. He received his secondary education at St. Pius X High School, a private, Roman Catholic high school located in Albuquerque. The school was named after Pope Pius X (1835-1914, term 1903-1914), who is venerated as a saint,
Following his graduation from high school, Judge enrolled at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). The UCSD is a public land-grant research university, located in San Diego, California. Judge was interested in a science career, and followed science studies. In 1985, Judge graduated with a Bachelor of Science in physics. From 1985 to 1987, Judge held various jobs relating to either physics or mechanical engineering. He was dissatisfied with his work life, because he found that these jobs were boring.
In 1987, Judge was hired by Parallax Graphics, a startup video card company. Its headquarters were located in Santa Clara, California. Santa Clara is located at the center of Silicon Valley, and houses the headquarters of several high-tech companies. Parallax only had about 40 employees. Judge quit following only 3 months of work, because he disliked the company's corporate culture and his co-workers. In later interviews, Judge claimed that his co-workers reminded him of the Stepford Wives. His negative experiences contributed to his unflattering portrayal of Silicon Valley in his television career.
Judge next attempted to start a new career as a musician, serving as bass player in a blues band. For a couple of years, Judge was part of a music group headed by blues guitarist Anson Funderburgh (1954-). In the early 1990s, Judge worked alongside singer and drummer Doyle Bramhall (1949-2011). Bramhall was a well-known figure in the Texas music scene. During his musical career, Judge was taking graduate math classes at the University of Texas at Dallas.
In 1989, Judge was shown animation cels on display, and became fascinated with animation. Judge purchased a Bolex 16 mm film camera, and started working on his own animated short films. The amateur animator worked from his home at the time, located in Richardson, Texas. His short films were initially on display in local animation festivals.
In 1991, Judge developed "Milton", a series of short films satirizing the typical life of office workers. Judge voiced all the characters. The films were acquired by Comedy Central, and showcased Judge's talents to a wider audience. In 1992, Judge created the animated short "Frog Baseball", depicting two cruel and stupid teenagers. The short film was featured in the television series "Liquid Television" (1991-1995), which showcased works by independent animators. The network MTV was sufficiently impressed with the short film to order an animated television series featuring its main characters.
Judge's first work as a television producer was the animated series "Beavis and Butt-Head" (1993-1997), a satirical, scathing commentary on modern society. Besides producing the series, Judge voiced the two protagonists. He also wrote and directed most of its episodes. The series was considered quite controversial in its own era, but was commercially successful. In its initial incarnation, it lasted for 7 seasons, and 200 episodes. Judge gave permission for the use of supporting character Daria Morgendorffer in the spin-off series "Daria" (1997-2002), which was also successful. Judge was otherwise not involved in the production of the spin-off.
In 1997, Judge directed the animated feature film "Beavis and Butt-Head Do America". It featured the protagonists in a road trip across the United States. It earned about 63 million dollars in the North American box office, and was critically well-received as a satire of youth culture.
Judge's next television series was the animated sitcom "King of the Hill" (1997-2010), which was broadcast by the Fox Broadcasting Company. For this series, Judge's partner and co-creator was the experienced comedy writer Greg Daniels (1963-). Daniels was previously a screenwriter on the popular animated sitcom "The Simpsons". Daniels had written several episodes in seasons 5 to 7 (1993-1996), and some of them were considered among the highlights of the series. For "King of the Hill", the duo of creators decided to maintain a relatively realistic depiction of modern life. Much of the humor derived from depicting the frustrations and absurdities of an otherwise mundane existence. "King of the Hill" was both a critical and commercial hit, and commercial hit. It lasted for 13 seasons and 259 episodes.
In the late 1990s, Judge wrote and directed the live-action film "Office Space" (1999). It was loosely based in his own "Milton" series of animated short films,, but featured additional characters. The film under-performed at the box office, only earning about 12 million dollars from its worldwide release. However the film sold surprisingly well in the home video market, and became a cult hit.
In 2003, Judge and fellow animator Don Hertzfeldt (1976-) co-founded the annual film festival "The Animation Show". It showcased animated short films from various eras, with its initial goal being to cover "everything from forgotten classics to the very latest in computer animation". In its first year, the touring festival visited over 200 movie theaters in North America.
Judge's third feature film was the dystopian science fiction comedy "Idiocracy" (2006). It depicted a soldier from the early 21st century who spends 500 years in suspended animation. He awakes in the 26th century, in a future world which has fully embraced anti-intellectualism. The film never received a wide theatrical release, and only earned 495,000 dollars at the box office. However it sold very well in the home video market, and became a cult film.
In 2008, Fox decided to cancel "King of the Hill" despite the series' decent ratings. At the time it was the 105th most watched series on American television. The final group of episodes were broadcast over the following 2 years.
In 2009, Judge directed his fourth (and so far last) feature film. It was the live-action comedy film "Extract". It features a successful flavoring-extracts company who has to deal with a lawsuit by an injured employee, with the schemes of a female con-artist, and with the sexual frustration and impaired judgment of its owners. The film earned about 11 million dollars at the box office, and was critically well-received.
In 2009, Judge developed his third television series, the animated comedy "The Goode Family" (2009) for ABC. Compared to "King of the Hill", this series contained more political satire. The series failed to find an audience, and some critics considered that its humor more properly belonged in the 1990s than the 2000s. It only lasted 1 series and 13 episodes, canceled by ABC due to its low ratings. It was the first series created by Judge to be considered a failure.
In 2011, "Beavis and Butt-Head" was revived for another season, with Judge as a producer and an updated setting. The 8th season only lasted for 2 months (October 27-December 29, 2011) and 2011. The opening audience attracted an audience of 3,3 million viewers. Ratings fell during the season, and the final episode only had 900,000 viewers. MTV decided not to order a 9th season.
Judge next developed his fourth television series, the live-action comedy "Silicon Valley" (2014-2019). The original premise was to focus on the competitive business environment of the Silicon Valley. Following the first season's success, "Silicon Valley" continued in the long-term. The series lasted for 6 seasons and 53 episodes. The series received critical acclaim for its "hilarious" take on the business world and modern technology, and was nominated for several awards. Conversely, a number of critics felt that a number of its characters were stereotypical nerds, and lacked proper character development.
While "Silicon Valley" was still ongoing, Judge developed his fifth television series. It was the animated documentary series "Mike Judge Presents: Tales from the Tour Bus" (2017-2018), which focused on the oral history of professional musicians and their associated musical genres. It presented anecdotes concerning the featured musicians, "as told by their families, band-mates, and close associates". The series lasted 2 seasons and 16 episodes .The series was critically acclaimed, but never attracted a large audience.
In its relatively short run, this series featured biographies of (in order of presentation): Johnny Paycheck (1938-2003), Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-), George Jones (1931-2013), Tammy Wynette (1942-1998), Billy Joe Shaver (1939-2020), Waylon Jennings (1937-2002), Blaze Foley (1949-1989), George Clinton (1941-), Rick James (1948-2004), Bootsy Collins (1951-), James Brown (1933-2006), Morris Day (1957-), and Betty Davis (1945-).
In 2021, Judge was 58-years-old. He has never fully retired, though he has yet to make a television comeback. His professional career in television has lasted 30 years so far, and he has gained a reputation for innovative series concepts.- Actress
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María Elisa Camargo is an Ecuadorian actress and activist, who began her career competing in The X Factor Colombia. From that moment she knew she'd devote her life to entertainment. Having studied theatre during her childhood, she decided to knock on doors and began participating in musical telenovelas. This lead to her first star role in Latin America.
When Maria moved to Mexico her international acting career took off, obtaining many villain roles in Televisa's prime time shows, and got featured in People en Español's "50 Most Beautiful". Telemundo signed her as their prime star, where her series "Under the Same Sky" created a new record for the network, beating its direct competitor Univision.
Maria's career has evolved to cinema, starring in the Dominican movie "Los Leones" alongside Ozuna. She moved to Los Angeles and got her first shot in a role in the United States playing a guest star for Cinemax's "Warrior" and starred in the Dominican movie "Infatuation". Her Mexican career continued with a lead role in "Dulce Obsesión" (Feature Film) a dark thriller for VIX+. Then in Colombia's "Mala Yerba" a 10 episode series for Lionsgate+ and the first Hispanic musical series "A Grito Herido", for Prime Video.
Afterwards, Maria got into the gaming universe landing a villain role for Activision's "Call of Duty". Her appearance as "Valeria" for this franchise got so much popularity, she became the main operator for "Warzone 2" Season 3.- Albert Paulsen's pronounced accent and clipped manner may have marked him as German, Austrian or some East European nationality--roles he played often--but he was actually born in Guyaquil, Ecuador, in 1925. Although he did appear in some films and on stage, he was mainly a television actor, with numerous appearances in dramas and action shows, especially in such series as Mission: Impossible (1966) and Combat! (1962), and played a succession of Communist spies, Russian generals, East European dictators, Nazi officers and the like. However, he did show up once on the comedy series The Odd Couple (1970) playing a European opera star who wasn't quite as uptight as everyone thought he was. He died in his sleep in Los Angeles, CA, in 2004.
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Gerardo Mejía was born on 16 April 1965 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He is an actor and producer, known for Breakneck, Colors (1988) and Can't Buy Me Love (1987). He has been married to Kathy Eicher since 15 July 1994. They have three children.- Actor
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Diego Serrano was born in Quito, Ecuador. He is an actor, screenwriter and producer. He began his acting career on the long-running, soap opera "Another World" as Tomas Rivera (1993-97). In (2000-2002), he starred alongside star Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jennifer Gardner on the Fox television series Time of Your Life. He then starred opposite Rosie Perez, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, and Tony Award winner Patti Lupone in Nancy Savoca's' "The 24 Hour Woman" where he played Eddie Diaz. He has also has appeared on, "The Young and the Restless" as Diego Guittierez (2001-03) . In 2005, he starred in the film "The Mostly Unfabulous Social Life of Ethan Green" playing "Kyle Underhill" which premiered in Sundance. Serrano then played the role of Richard in the film "The Ode" (2008) based on the novel Ode to Lata by Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla, as well as appeared in other numerous movies, including, "The Men who Stare at Goats", alongside George Clooney and Ewan McGregor. Most recently he has appeared in TV shows such as, INSECURE on HBO where he recurs as "Nico", as well as Ray Donovan, Valor, Agents of the Shield, Blackout, Touch ,CSI MIami, Mystery Girl, 24, Second Chances, and many others to name a few. Currently he is in development on ("HACKED"). An autobiographical thriller co- written and produced by "Serrano" and Brian Bloom, (The A-Team), and ("Suit of Lights"). An epic entangled love story set in Sevilla, Spain.- Danilo Carrera was born on January 17, 1989 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He began his modeling career in Ecuador, made walkways, worked in an Avena Toni commercial, and with Abercrombie & Fitch. In 2007, he was part of the Ecuadorian team Emelec sub-18 in which he was crowned champion. In 2008, he joined the Ecuadorian team Barcelona Sporting Club in which he played until 2009. In that same year, he left Ecuador to move to Miami, Florida. There, he went to Miami Dade College where he took basic classes and studied international relations. In January 2011, he began his acting career by working in theater plays. Later in August of that same year, he was called by Telemundo to participate in the casting of Relaciones Peligrosas, in which he starred in as Leonardo 'Leo' Maximo. That role made him a winner in the Best Male Revelation category at the Miami Life Awards. In 2014, he starred in Cosita Linda as Federico 'Fede' Madariaga. He also worked with the cast of El Gordo y La Flaca in Univision. Then, in 2015, he starred in Pasión y Poder as Franco Gomez-Luna with Susana González, Fernando Colunga, Jorge Salinas, Fabiola Guajardo, and others. When he's not on television shows or theater plays, he likes to play football, it's his favorite sport and hobby.
- Lorena Bobbitt was born in 1970 in Quito, Ecuador. She is an actress, known for I Was Lorena Bobbitt (2020), Lorena (2019) and Entertainment Tonight (1981). She was previously married to John Wayne Bobbitt.
- Carlo Alban was born in Ecuador. He is an actor, known for Black Bird (2022), Mile 22 (2018) and Whip It (2009).
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Sebastián Cordero was born on 23 May 1972 in Quito, Ecuador. He is a director and writer, known for Europa Report (2013), Cronicas (2004) and Ratas, ratones, rateros (1999).- Cinematographer
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Chediak was born in Quito, Ecuador. He studied communication science in Santiago de Chile and photography in Madrid before studying film at New York University from 1992 to 1996. He participated in the production of American Southern-released in 1995 and directed by John Joshua Clayton-as a Cameraman. Another film he worked on in 2010, the drama 127 Hours, was based on a true story. Chediak collaborated with the British cinematographer Anthony Dod Mantle and was subsequently nominated for several awards, including the 2011 British Academy Film Award for the Best Cinematography.- Peter Gil was born on 16 January 1941 in Cuenca, Ecuador. He was an actor, known for Mickey (2004), Fallout 3 (2008) and Cecil B. Demented (2000). He died on 12 June 2016 in Rockville, Maryland, USA.
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David Bercovici-Artieda is an award-winning Latin-American filmmaker whose career started in TV at the age of six on the very popular children's variety show Telejardin in his Native Ecuador. By the time I turned eight David fell in love with photography and started taking, developing and printing color and black & white photographs under the guidance of his cousin opening. Passionate about storytelling and the power of the image, David majored in Film Studies earning a BFA at Concordia University in Montreal, and a Certificate of Excellence from Vancouver Film School. He has honed his craft rising from an apprentice to cinematographer and now directing on hundreds of film and TV productions working alongside some of the very best Hollywood actors, directors and producers. As a testimony of his artists skills David has been nominated twice at the LEO's for Best Cinematography. In July 2020 during the height of the COVID pandemic David officially earned his studio directing cap by acting as both director and cinematographer on the TV movie Pearl In The Mist. This film has led to a succession of directing jobs. He produced and directed the award-winning short Boulevard. Among various festival accolades and awards, the film was notably selected for the December 2019 Content London's - From Short to Series program. As committed children's rights activist, David co-produced, lensed and co-edited Think Again, a documentary about the sexual exploitation of youth, for which he received The Beyond Borders Media Award. Between 1995 and 1997, he volunteered to work as Cinematographer, Interviewer, and Regional Production Manager for Steven Spielberg's Survivors Of The Holocaust Visual History Foundation, documenting testimonies from Holocaust survivors now housed in the USC Shoah Foundation. David is a long-standing member of the Canadian Academy of Film and TV, the International Cinematographers Guild, the Canadian Society of Cinematographers and the Directors Guild of Canada. Lastly, he is noodling in the development of numerous TV projects and feature films hoping to give a voice to the underrepresented minorities in an industry he is passionate about.- Producer
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Jamaicanoproblem was born on 21 February 1982 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He is a producer and director, known for A Son of Man (2018), Waorani Omede Beye Ante Nee Adani (2023) and Lions of the Sea.- Actor
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Mauricio Viteri is an actor known for "Undecided " (TV mini-series) (2016) Honky Holocaust (2014) Shades of Gray (2014) and Noah(2011).Born Mauricio Ernesto Viteri-Rizzo on May 2,1974 in Guayaquil,Ecuador to parents of Italian descent. Mauricio moved from Guayaquil,Ecuador to the United States with his parents and older sibling at the age of 5,speaking no English at all.Arriving and lived in the city of Jersey city,New Jersey for two years before moving up a town over to Paterson,New Jersey for a few more years.In 1986 the whole family moved to Boston,Massachusetts in a small quiet town called Jamaica Plain.It was there where Mauricio would pretty much settle in and would be raised for most of his life.(I Feel like my life has been a journey and I still haven't found what I'm looking for)Mauricio Viteri.- Actor
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Pablo Marquez was born on 4 June 1973 in Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador. He is an actor, known for WWE Raw (1993), You Cannot Kill David Arquette (2020) and Eastern Championship Wrestling (1993). He has been married to Vickie Cummings since 24 April 2002. They have one child.- Actress
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Lady Pink was born in 1964 in Ambato, Ecuador. She is an actress, known for Wild Style (1982), Flushers (2013) and Wordlessness (2012).- Art Department
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Sebastian Ponton Cueva was born in Quito, Ecuador, to Edmundo Ponton, a dentist, and Rita Cueva, a sociologist and ceramist. He is of Colombian, Spanish, Ecuadorian and Italian descent. Sebastian started his artistic life as a painter at the age of four years old winning a National Award on painting. His artistic life moved on to building miniature environments. He graduated with honors with a BFA degree in Computer Animation and VFX from Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador.- Hugo Savinovich was born on 15 February 1959 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He is an actor, known for Lucha Libre Internacional (1969), WWF Super Astros (1998) and WWE Raw (1993).
- Maria-Rosa Rodriguez was born on 7 November 1942 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She is an actress, known for Peligro...! Mujeres en acción (1969), Ne jouez pas avec les Martiens (1968) and What's Cooking in Paris (1966).
- Giselle Calderón was born on 9 August 1987 in Quito, Ecuador. She is an actress, known for The Boat (2011), Tierra de Serpientes (2016) and Red Eagle (2011).
- Luis Felipe Fernandez-Salvador y Campodonico was born on 21 February 1982 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He is an actor and producer, known for Nature's Guardians and A Son of Man (2018).
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Jhonny Obando is a former Ecuadorian professor, researcher, filmmaker and writer who also holds American citizenship. Son of Rika Obando, an Ecuadorian migrant who settled in Miami, since the 90s.
BS in Mass Communications at the University of Guayaquil, MFA in screenplay writing at the University of La Rioja, Spain and currently he is achieving MSC in advance studies of spanish and hispanic literture at the University of Barcelona, Spain.
He moved to Ecuador from Colombia at the age of 8th, finished high school in the province of Esmeraldas. When he was 18, he moved to Quito, where he started a short career as a magazine model. In 2001, he lived for two months in Guayaquil, and then, he moved to Miami, Florida in the United States with his mother. That year (2001) he won a contest at Baron Da Parre, modeling school, and in 2002, he won second place in a local modeling contest.
His acting career began at Miami Dade College with the Cuban teacher Sandra Garcia and then enrolled in CIFALC (School for the Performing Arts) where he spent 3 years of his life, preparing himself as an actor. After his graduation, in 2006 he moved to Hollywood, Florida. His film debut as an actor was a feature film called Lapsus (2007), in which he played a supporting role; then came other titles as Carpe Diem (2009), God bless the child (2009), Flea market finish line (2012, an official selection at the 2013 Cannes film festival, France), among many others.
While living in Hollywood, he became interested in creating stories, producing and directing them, and for that, he enrolled in the International Academy of TV and Film Production, Cebu, in which he made, after his graduation, his debut short film as a screenplay writer, producer, and director called Suddenly the sunrise (2008), version of the which, months before, he made an experimental version, that only close friends know. That year, 2008, he created his company Obandovision, which months later would become Renacer Films. From then on, he began his career as a filmmaker and cultural manager, writing, producing and directing several short films, music videos and short documentaries.
In 2011 he launched the campaign to support Iberoamerican cinema with the Foundation Breaking Frontiers, created by a group of Ecuadorians, Dominican, Colombian, Brazilian, and other Hispanic actors and filmmakers friends.
In 2012 he presented his opera prima, an 83-minutes feature film called With Elizabeth in Mount Dora, made in part with fellow emerging filmmakers and actors friends of his generation and new ones, from CIFALC, the acting school where he graduated. A year later he wanted to make a new short film and among many scripts of his authorship, he decided on Esperando (Time to be), a short film that opened many doors to him and is a hit on the internet.
In 2014 he moved back to Guayaquil, Ecuador to create the FestiCineGye Foundation, which was consolidated in 2018, the Foundation currently produces the Guayaquil International Film Festival, which he has directed since its first edition.
In 2015, he launched the film The path of the sun, which began in the United States and ended in Ecuador. The next few years, he dedicated himself exclusively to the film festival and university life, until in 2018 he released his third feature film entitled Nice guy Julio, and appeared as Alouqua in the feature film The lady in the veil, based in the popular Ecuadorian urban legend La dama tapada. As part of his graduation at the University of Guayaquil, he made a documentary film called On the road (2020), a scientific article about the History of Cinema in Guayaquil and he accepted to participate in the feature film American dream, which will be released in 2021.- Actress
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Ingrid Sonray was born on 14 September 1981 in Galápagos Islands, Ecuador. She is an actress and producer, known for The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian (2002), Hellbinders (2009) and Angel (1999).- Liliana De Castro was born in Quito, Ecuador. She is an actress, known for Psi (2014), The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (2006) and Ilha Rá-Tim-Bum (2002).
- Carlos Valencia is an Ecuadorian theater, film and television actor. In 1999 he gained greater fame after playing the lead role of a criminal named Ángel, in the film Rats, mice and thieves, directed by Sebastián Cordero, for which he won the Silver Colón Award for Best Actor at the Huelva Film Festival. from Spain.
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Will's Canga is a dedicated actor with 30 years of experience in Latin America and Europe. Now he is projecting his career from Hollywood to China and to an international platform. Raised by a single mother in a poor neighborhood in Ecuador, the luxury of dreaming is unattainable for many, but his faith which he learned from his biggest hero, his mother, empowered him to overcome the obstacles to follow his inspirations: Marlon Brando and Sydney Poitier. His goal of breaking barriers between cultures has motivated him to impact peoples life by doing his best as an actor. His vision is to impact people in the world with his work, humbleness, dedication and discipline, and to inspire the next generation to strive for excellence and give their best. In Latino market, his hard work has made him a reputable and respectful Spanish actor with a sophisticated, classy and strong image. Today, Will's is making his biggest dream come true by working from Hollywood in English, Spanish and Chinese, representing his culture on the highest stage of entertainment that he admires. Based in LA, he has been working for over a year in China which welcomed him with the warmest hearts he could ever ask for. Now he is building his name in China, whose government recognized him with an artistic achievement honorary award. Now Will's is taking 2017 to a higher level cooperating with the biggest productions between US. and China. With gratitude, Will's Canga.- Producer
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Ricky Brava has excelled as an Executive Producer with his ability to oversee the work of the producers on behalf of the financiers and or the distributors. As a successful entrepreneur Ricky brings his business acumen to the entertainment industry. "Ensuring that the films are completed on time, within budget, and to agreed artistic and technical standards is more than a job description for me, it's a passion" - Ricky Brava. Ricky is working on a full slate of feature films as well as scripted and non-scripted television and alternative media projects. Mr. Brava has received Honorable Citations from The New York State Assembly and New York City Council, as well as being recognized by New York State Senators for his leadership and service to his community. Ricky Brava is considered an alternative investments expert.- Daniel Noboa was born on 30 November 1987 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He has been married to Lavinia Valbonesi since 28 August 2021. They have one child. He was previously married to Gabriela Goldbaum.
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Jorge Fegán was born on 3 August 1931 in Quito, Ecuador. He was an actor and writer, known for Red Dawn (1990), Arizona (1984) and Gabriel y Gabriela (1982). He died on 10 July 1993 in Mexico, D.F., Mexico.- Actress
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Ecuadorian actress and screenwriter based in Mexico. She graduated from C.E.C.C. (Barcelona, Spain), and is an alumni of the Art of Acting Stella Adler Studio (Los Angeles, USA), specializing in the Stella Adler technique. With a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and a Master's in Screenwriting, she has been a key member of the main cast in several episodes of the successful Ecuadorian web series "Enchufe TV".
In Mexico, she has appeared in series like "Clínica X" (Sony) and "Ojitos de Huevo" (Netflix), and films such as "La Madre" (Tubi) and "Los dos hemisferios de Lucca" (Netflix). Additionally, she's worked in Mexican telenovelas like "Mina de Pasiones" and "Juegos Interrumpidos" (Televisa). Alejandra has also directed casting for films, including the student EMMY winner "Welcome Back" (HBO Max).
She's written and directed numerous theater plays. In 2022, she premiered her first solo performance, "Abril y su sombra", in Ecuador and Mexico.- --Versatile Actor with a Global Presence-- Hailing from the culturally vibrant landscapes of Ecuador, Paúl Ponce is a seasoned actor whose passion for storytelling knows no bounds. Born amidst the rich tapestry of Ecuador's artistic heritage, Paúl has emerged as a distinguished figure in the world of cinema and television.
--Training and Expertise-- Paúl's journey into the realms of performance began with a solid foundation at the University Central del Ecuador. His commitment to honing his craft led him to engage with luminaries in the industry, participating in workshops with notable names such as David Victori, Teo García, Óscar Pedraza, and Ángeles González Sinde. This diverse training, spanning from classical theater to cutting-edge film techniques, has shaped Paúl into a multifaceted artist.
--Global Accolades-- In 2023, Paúl earned acclaim as the Best Actor at the Horror Film Festival of Belgium Cinema for "XY", a testament to his ability to captivate audiences with his immersive and compelling portrayals. This accolade adds to the growing list of achievements that underscore his dedication to the art of acting.
--A Glimpse into Paúl's World-- Recent productions, like supporting actor in the feature films "Malditos Fantasmas" (2022) and "Hard Choices" (2023). Including the short films lead actor in "XY" (2022). lead actor in "Iat. Realis" (2023) and lead actor in "Flashdrive" (2023) showcase Paúl's dynamic range and his knack for seamlessly navigating various genres. From the haunted corridors of horror to the intricate nuances of drama, Paul Ponce effortlessly brings characters to life, leaving an indelible mark on every short film project he undertakes.
--A Unique Artistic Voice-- What sets Paúl apart is not just his acting prowess but also his unique perspective on storytelling. His ability to infuse authenticity into characters and his dedication to pushing artistic boundaries make him a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry.
--Collaborations and Community Involvement-- Paúl's collaborative spirit is reflected in his partnerships with acclaimed directors such as Paul Victory Ikehi, Oleg Voloshchuk, and Fernando Verniere. As a proud member of the Academia Valenciana del Audiovisual (AVAV), Paúl is committed to contributing to the growth and vibrancy of the global audiovisual community.
In both his native Spanish and fluent English, Paul Ponce continues to captivate audiences worldwide, proving that storytelling transcends borders. His journey is a testament to the power of passion, skill, and a deep love for the art of acting. Watch this space as Paúl Ponce continues to redefine the boundaries of cinematic expression. - Pancho Segura was born on 20 June 1921 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was married to Virginia Smith and Beverley Moylan. He died on 18 November 2017 in Carlsbad, California, USA.
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Paco Miller was born in 1909 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was an actor and director, known for El que la traga la paga!.. (1943), Canto a las Américas (1943) and La liga de las canciones (1941). He died on 9 December 1997 in Mexico City, Mexico.- Writer
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Bert Scholiers was born in 1984 in Ecuador. Bert is a writer and director, known for F*** You Very, Very Much (2021), Ambiorix and Charlie and Hannah's Grand Night Out (2017).- Anna Ciani was born in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 1982. Ecuador is a beautiful country she states. Ecuador is a representative democratic republic in South America The country also includes the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 600 miles west of the mainland.
She remained in Guayaquil as she grew up and was educated in private schools. She lived in a family of "upper middle" socioeconomic status. Daughter of Mayda Morales, born in Ecuador, hard working and very smart and PierFranco Ciani, who was a known Italian engineer in Guayaquil, he died in 1998. She also have two beautiful sisters, Monica and Patsy.
She migrated to the United States in 1999. She lived in Long Island, New York with her sister Patsy and mother. She went college there. In 2004 moved to Baltimore, MD.
Since she was little, her dream was acting. She remembers her mother telling her how good of an actress she could be. Always dancing and modeling when trying new clothes on. Always trying on hats where ever she went. Taking pictures of every little new pose she could make.
But back then when her mother and father had to work hard always to give their family anything they needed, acting really wasn't a priority. She did act in Middle school and High school shows.
When she went to college she took acting classes. And now she is trying to reach that dream she always had. - Actress
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Julia Delgado Caro was born on 2 October 1893 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She was an actress, known for La reina mora (1955), Death of a Cyclist (1955) and La violetera (1958). She was married to Luis Martínez Tovar. She died in 1975 in Spain.- Producer
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Sumpinanch Tiriats Nase Lino is a filmmaker, writer, considered one of the first Achuar artists, with the greatest influence on social networks, he has organized hundreds of conferences to help young people suffering from depression.
In his first studies he always stood out as a brilliant student with excellent grades, Nase, he went to many schools, specifically in five he studied at the Taki educational unit, Amauta Ñanpi, Primero Delaware Mayo, Riobamba, Ebenezer, Primary and Secondary Education Centers Despite being a brilliant student, she ended up dropping out of high school for a year and decided to pursue music. After dropping out of high school, he had to go through an intense emotional crisis to find his identity, during which time he fell in love with photography, audiovisual production and drawing.
Over the years he created these genres with famous artists of his time and began to gain popularity on social media. Since 2016 he has lived in the city of Riobamba, better known as the city of first fruits, in the province of Chimborazo, located in the center of the country of Ecuador, in this city he learned the gospel of Jesus, the event that marked his life. it was having gone on a three-day spiritual retreat, where he dedicated himself to giving his life completely to Christ.
The congregation where he attends is the World Revival Center Church, a church founded by the spiritual leaders Mauro and Raquel Garbay, which today stands out for the management it does with those of the g12 vision. In this church he made many deep and close friendships that influenced him in a positive way.
His most prominent career was as a rapper, he sang in schools, public places and was known as "Tiriatz". His most influential song was "Hasta el fin" Ft. Moisés Garduño, "Te fuiste" Ft. Luis Mc Rap. "Lost Secrets" with Alfred Cave, renowned Mexican singer-songwriters, all this had to be abandoned after his conversion to the gospel in 2016.
In 2019 he reappeared, but no longer as a singer-songwriter, but as a writer and filmmaker, his verses cross borders, people identify with everything he writes, his inspiring videos and all his love for publishing has a greater reach on the networks. social.- Director
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Carlos Andrés Vera is an Ecuadorian filmmaker. He studied communications in UNIACC, Chile; Film Direction in The International Film School of San Antonio, Cuba; and has a Master of the Arts Degree with StaffordShire University, Uk.
He actually is the CEO of Cámara Oscura, a production company based in Quito, Ecuador.- Music Department
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- Soundtrack
Julio Jaramillo was born on 1 October 1935 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He was an actor, known for Rage (2009), Chance (2016) and Rumba (2008). He was married to María Eudocia Rivera. He died on 9 February 1978 in Guayaquil, Ecuador.- Actress
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Stephanie Mikel was born and raised Quito, Ecuador. In 2003 she moved to Brandon, Florida with her family where she attended school and was part of several community theatre productions. She graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 2011. Stephanie attended college at Florida Atlantic University and graduated in 2015 with a Bachelors degree in Arts and Humanities and a minor in Commercial Music Business. After graduation she moved to Nashville TN, where she interned for an independent record label and continued to pursue her acting and music career. In 2016 she relocated to Atlanta Georgia to pursue acting full time.- Animation Department
- Visual Effects
Alberto Abril was born on 18 February 1982 in Ecuador. Alberto is known for Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), The Incredible Hulk (2008) and Encanto (2021).- Dani Torres was born on 18 February 1982 in Quito, Ecuador. He is an actor, known for 129 (2023), House of Spoils and Ransom (2017).
- Fozan Nemer is an aspiring actor based out of New York, who is originally from Quevedo Los Rios, Ecuador. He moved to New York when he was 5 years old with his mother and has been a residence since. He trained at SUNY New Paltz on various acting techniques such as Uta Hagen, Meisner and Chekhov. He has experience in film mostly, being in 10 short films, with his recent film "And What If I Am?" which is in a film festival circuit as of Summer 2023.
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Camilo Luzuriaga was born in 1953 in Loja, Ecuador. He is a producer and director, known for Between Marx and a Naked Woman (1996), La tigra (1990) and Cara o cruz (2003).- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
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- Actress
Tatiana Merizalde Dobles was born in 1982 in Quito, Ecuador. She is an assistant director and actress, known for Measuring the World (2012), Hai-Alarm am Müggelsee (2013) and Luise (2023).- Editor
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- Composer
Iván Mora Manzano was born on 13 May 1977 in Guayaquil, Ecuador. He is an editor and director, known for No Autumn, No Spring (2012), La Playa de los Enchaquirados (The Beach of Enchaquirados) (2021) and Yellow Sunglasses (2020).- Daniel Andres Galecio was born on 14 October 1987 in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- Berta Moncayo was born on 17 September 1919 in Riobamba, Ecuador. She was an actress, known for Rosa de la calle (1982), Carmen, la que contaba 16 años (1978) and Caín adolescente (1959). She died on 2 April 2013 in Venezuela.
- Amaruk, a name that symbolizes the sovereign serpent for indigenous peoples, was born on January 30, 1970. Indigenous Kichwa from Salasaca, in the Tungurahua Province in the center of Ecuador. Amaruk is an Actor, Writer, Human Rights Activist, Movie Director and Martial Arts Master who has been bringing and promoting his Native culture worldwide for all his life, attending international conferences around the world as well as teaching children Native American History in New York City.
One day a Korean family came to his community, the father of this Korean family introduced him the martial and performing arts at the age of 7, he was then a child restless for sport and the arts. At the age of 9, he started Martial Arts training with Professor Jorge Narváez Narváez. He lived in Salasaca until he was 12 years old, where he only spoke the Kichwa language, then he emigrated to Quito and settled there in the most popular neighborhood, in the south of the city, in Pintado, Calzado, La Magdalena, Quito and Tejar, until the age of 14. At the age of 17 due to professional reasons and to seek a better future in the family burden, by his parents living in New York (USA) with a suitcase full of dreams he left Ecuador and moved to New York City, transforming his life into an eternal pilgrimage to learn, work and spread the millennial culture of his ancestors.
Amaruk graduated as a cinematographic and theatrical artist, in New York, Munich and Seoul, perfecting himself in Cuba in the city of San Antonio de Los Baños in the International Film and Television School founded by Gabriel García Márquez, where he specialized in Cinematographic Direction, but most of his career was developed in other Spanish cities such as Madrid and Barcelona, where he remained since 1997. He worked as a Professor of Cinematographic Direction and as Professor of Dramatic Art at the Academy of Cinematography and Audiovisual of Almodóvar Brothers "15 de Octubre" in Spain; although he performed on his arrival as journalist given his talent for writing and the desire to go after the news of interest, for the group of Latin Americans residing in Spain. In his fight for Human Rights and the Environmental preservation, he was invited to the "Third International Conference for the Equilibrium of the World" as a Lecturer and Journalist for The Unesco and the Embassy of Cuba (2012). In July 2016 he was interviewed by Lic. Evaristo Villar for Christian Networks of the Utopia Magazine, in order to learn about his indigenous roots as Amauta, during a visit to the Pope in the XXX World Youth Day 2016.
It combines works of risk along with the interpretation of characters in Cinema, theatre and TV. He collaborates with several NGOs.
He is a Master of Mixed Martial Arts and Taekwondo (Black Belt 5th Dan WTF), in Barcelona (Spain). He has lived in eight countries and has traveled more than 47 for his journalistic work, making him a World Citizen. He resides in Barcelona where he has been living for 25 years. - Writer
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Juan Sebastian Jacome was born on 24 April 1983 in Quito, Ecuador. He is a writer and director, known for Cenizas (2018), Ruta de la luna (2012) and Los Ahogados.