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Gustavo Sánchez Parra Biography

Birth Name:Gustavo Sánchez Parra

Birth Place:Mexico City, Mexico

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Casting department

Fast Facts

  • Won a Silver Ariel Award for Best Actor in a Minor Role for "Amores Perros" in 2001
  • Received a Special Mention at the Málaga Spanish Film Festival for Best Actor for "Rage" in 2010
  • Studied acting at the University Center Theater's Drama School
  • Made his acting debut in the 2000 short film "Azar․"
  • Best known for his role as Daniel Sanchez in "Man on Fire" and as Guillermo Cortez in "The Legend of Zorro․"
  • Appeared in the music video for the song "When You Were Young" by The Killers
  • Was involved in the casting of the 2009 film "La última y nos vamos," in which he also played the character La Torta

Awards

  • 2001Silver Ariel-Best Actor in a Minor Role (Mejor Actor de Cuadro): winner
  • 2010Special Mention-Best Actor (Mejor Actor): winner
  • 2014Mayahuel Award-Best Actor: winner
  • 2016Silver Ariel-Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Coactuación Masculina): nominated
  • 2016Award of Excellence-Best Actor: nominated