Salvador del Solar, who we know from his recent role as Father Sobrino in Netflix’s super hit, Narcos is the Minister of Culture of Peru named by the country’s president, Pedro Kuczynski.
Off screen, the actor turned politician is a trained as a lawyer and has both a Masters in International Relations from Syracuse University in New York as well as his degree in Conflict Resolution.
Besides his role in Narcos, the actor made his directing debut with Magallanes in 2015. The film starting Damián Alcázar and Magaly Solier embroiled in an armed conflict in Peru.
In 2016, when del Solar excepted his government appointment he tweeted: “Grateful for the opportunity to serve Peru. We have some big challenges. We will work together!”
Prior to del solar, the position was held by the singer and winner of two Latin Grammy’s Susana Baca.
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Salvador del Solar is a multi-talented individual who has made a name for himself as an actor, politician, and lawyer. He is one of the most versatile individuals in the entertainment and political world. Salvador del Solar was born on May 1st, 1970 in Lima, Peru. His parents were Rafael del Solar and Juana Rossell. His father was a lawyer and his mother was a teacher.
Salvador del Solar, the lawyer:
Salvador del Solar started his career as a lawyer. He graduated from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru with a degree in law. He then went on to complete his master’s degree in law from Columbia University in New York City. After completing his studies, he returned to Lima and started working as a lawyer. He worked in several law firms in Lima and gained a reputation for being an excellent lawyer.
Salvador del Solar, the actor:
However, Salvador del Solar had always been interested in the arts. He had a passion for acting and started taking acting classes in Lima. He then decided to pursue his passion for acting and moved to Mexico City. In Mexico City, he enrolled in the Centro de Educación Artística de Televisa (CEA), where he studied acting.
After completing his acting course, Salvador del Solar started working in Mexican soap operas. He appeared in several popular soap operas such as “María la del Barrio” and “La Dueña.” He gained a lot of popularity in Mexico and became a household name.
In 2000, Salvador del Solar returned to Peru and started working in Peruvian films. He made his debut in the Peruvian film industry with the film “Pantaleón y las visitadoras.” The film was a huge success and was nominated for several awards. Salvador del Solar’s performance in the film was highly praised by critics and audiences.
After the success of his first film, he appeared in several other Peruvian films such as “El bien esquivo,” “La teta asustada,” and “Magallanes.” He also appeared in several international films such as “La mujer de mi hermano” and “Días de Santiago.”
del Solar’s work in films gained him a lot of recognition and awards. He won the Best Actor award at the Lima Latin American Film Festival for his performance in “El bien esquivo.” He also won the Best Actor award at the Guadalajara Film Festival for his performance in “Días de Santiago.”
In addition to his work in films, del Solar also appeared in several TV series. He appeared in the Peruvian TV series “La Gran Sangre” and “Bala Loca.” He also appeared in the American TV series “The Blacklist” and “Narcos.”
Salvador del Solar’s work as an actor has been highly praised by critics and audiences. He is considered one of the finest actors in Peru and has gained international recognition for his work.
Salvador del Solar, the politician:
Apart from his work as an actor, he has also worked as a politician. He was appointed as the Minister of Culture of Peru in 2016. He served in this position for a year and worked to promote Peruvian culture and heritage.
In 2018, Salvador del Solar decided to run for the presidency of Peru. He formed a political party called “Todos por el Perú” (All for Peru) and ran for the presidency. Although he did not win the election, he gained a lot of support and recognition for his campaign.
Salvador del Solar’s work as a politician has been highly praised by his supporters. He is known for his progressive policies and his commitment to social justice.
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