Carlos Bañuelos

It tells of the forbidden romance between a student and her art history teacher. A youth-driven cultural phenomenon, it refreshed Peruvian screens and set the fashions, hairstyles and slang of an entire generation. It marked Carlos Bañuelos's television debut in the memorable role of "El Gato", whose huge popularity earned him TV Guía magazine's prestigious "Astro" award. The production also achieved wide international reach, airing successfully across Latin America, the United States and Europe.

A stage version of Colin Higgins's "Harold & Maude". It follows the unusual, moving relationship between Harold, a wealthy young man obsessed with death, and Maude, a vital woman of almost eighty who teaches him to enjoy life. One of the most acclaimed productions ever staged at Teatro Marsano, it moved audiences through deeply reflective black humour. Carlos Bañuelos, in the leading role, played brilliantly opposite the legendary Argentine actress Eva Franco, and the production won multiple national awards for Best Play of the Year.

A dystopian film about a couple on the run. David Carradine shines with a magnetic, cynical turn as the manipulative Jason, while Carlos Bañuelos brings street-level eccentricity as the peculiar "Condom seller".

The madcap goings-on inside the newsroom of an irreverent tabloid paper. It stood out for its innovative 12-episode television comedy format, directly inspired by the celebrated 1970s American comedy "Soap". Carlos Bañuelos was not only head writer — alongside Raúl Bastante — but also led the production behind the camera as director and in front of it as the story's lead.

Shot entirely in a densely populated settlement on Cerro San Cristóbal, it stood out for its strong social content and drew high ratings by portraying the urban identity of the era with raw realism. Carlos Bañuelos played one of the six lead characters — the series' respected doctor — while also serving as casting director and assistant director. Its stand-alone episode format made the show a launchpad for new local talent.

A culture clash comedy about the absurd situations that arise when the strict codes of an Amish community collide with the modern world. It premiered in Madrid in 2014 and in Lima two years later. Carlos gave a display of versatility: as well as writing and directing the play, he covered a cast member's sudden departure and stayed in Lima to take the stage himself in two roles.

President Malcolm McDowell stages a bloodthirsty national car race in which drivers score points by running down pedestrians. Genre press highlighted how legendary producer Roger Corman captured the chaotic, absurd, low-budget essence of the 1975 original.

A film adaptation of the stage play of the same name, premiered at Espacio Cultural Kontenedores in 2019. Starring Pedro Olórtegui and Bañuelos himself once again, it keeps its impeccable comic timing intact while expanding its visual language into film. After a strong run at multiple international film festivals, it reached a major commercial milestone when it was picked up for global distribution by Colin Laviola, the renowned film sales agent and Emmy-winning producer, under the 7 Palms Entertainment label.

A riotous comedy by Alberto Papa-Fragomén and Rodrigo Sopeña, built on a chain of misunderstandings, cons and hidden secrets. It follows the theft of a valuable 17th-century painting belonging to a marchioness and guarded by a strict police inspector. Now in a successful second season in Lima, it features a stellar cast: Hugo Salazar, Lía Camilo, Pedro Olórtegui and Bañuelos himself as Father Julián, a singular priest who hides the tricks of a daring white-glove thief.