Ricardo Darín

Ricardo Alberto Darín, born January 16, 1957, is a renowned Argentine actor, film director, and film producer. He is widely hailed as one of the greatest and most prolific actors showcasing the talent of Argentine cinema. Over the years, he has played several roles on TV series where he became well-loved as a young leading actor. Most notably, his film roles include Nine Queens (2000), El hijo de la novia (2001), Luna de Avellaneda (2004), The Aura (2005), and La señal (2007), which marked his directorial debut. He starred in the Academy Award-winning Best Foreign Picture film, The Secret in their Eyes (2009). He received the 2011 Diamond Award from Argentina's Konex Foundation as the most important personality in entertainment in the last decade in his country. He also received the 2015 Goya Award for Best Actor for his role in the film Truman. Darín has shown immense versatility, transitioning from TV to theatre and then film, appealing to various audience demographics. He achieved great success in the 1980s and 90s, positioning himself as a leading figure in Argentina's TV, theatre, and film industries. His leadership and directorial skills were further exhibited as he led the production of Pájaros in the nait. And over the years, Darín's international appeal grew immensely with his lauded performances in numerous films including the highly acclaimed Nine Queens. His performance received widespread recognition from critics and his roles in Son of the Bride and other successes have solidified his place in the cinematic industry.