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- Birthday: 1977-08-23
- Born Place: Buenos Aires, Argentina
Ariel Winograd
Ariel Winograd is a renowned Argentine director, screenwriter, and producer, widely considered one of the most successful contemporary filmmakers in Latin American comedy. Born on August 23, 1977, in Buenos Aires, he studied film direction at the Universidad del Cine and made a significant impact with his debut feature, Cara de Queso (2006), an autobiographical comedy that achieved cult status. Over the following two decades, Winograd solidified his reputation as a "box office king" with a string of hits including Mi primera boda (2011), Mama se fue de viaje (2017)—which became the most-watched Argentine film of its year—and the critically acclaimed heist-thriller El robo del siglo (2020). Beyond Argentina, he has expanded his career into Mexico and the U.S., directing high-grossing films like ¿Y cómo es él? and Todos Caen, and serving as a showrunner for major series such as Coppola, el representante (2024). His latest major project is the 2025 Netflix action-comedy A Time for Bravery (La hora de los valientes), which continues his signature style of blending high-stakes drama with relatable, character-driven humor.
