Salvador del Solar

Born: 1970-05-01

Biography

Salvador del Solar (born in Lima in 1970) is a Peruvian actor, director, and lawyer. After graduating with a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and studying at Alberto Ísola's workshop, he rose to international fame starring in the acclaimed film Pantaleón y las visitadoras (1999). Expanding his career, he wrote and directed the film Magallanes (2015), establishing himself as a prominent filmmaker. He has also been involved in Peruvian politics, serving as Minister of Culture (2017) and President of the Council of Ministers (2019).

Filmography

• Pataclaun (1997)
• Los Prisioneros (2022)
• Los Prisioneros (2022)
• Regreso a la guaca (2009)
• Comando Elite (2013)
• Saluda al diablo de mi parte (2011)
• Doble (2017)
• Pantaleón y las visitadoras (1999)
• Soltera codiciada 2 (2023)
• A la Medianoche y Media (1999)
• El elefante desaparecido (2014)
• No me rompan (2023)
• Ramón y Ramón (2025)
• Magallanes (2015)
• Un mundo para Julius (2021)
• A los 40 (2014)
• El bien esquivo (2001)
• Piratas en el Callao (2005)
• El acuarelista (2008)
• Muero por Muriel (2007)
• Escribeme Postales a Copacabana (2009)