Achero Mañas

Spanish actor and filmmaker

Achero Mañas - Spanish actor and filmmaker
Born

September 5th, 1966
59 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Spain

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An actor, director, and screenwriter emerged in the Spanish film industry during the 1990s. Directed the acclaimed film 'El Bola', which received numerous awards, including the Goya Award for Best Original Screenplay. Also recognized for directing 'Secretos del corazón', another notable film that garnered critical recognition. Worked in various capacities on stage and screen, contributing to both acting and directing.

Directed 'El Bola'

Directed 'Secretos del corazón'

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