Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1968-04-10
- Born Place: Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Also Known As:
Luis Alfonso Manuel Machín, Luis Machin
Luis Machín
Luis Machín is a highly respected Argentine actor with an extensive career spanning theater, film, and television. Born Luis Alfonso Manuel Machín on April 10, 1968, in Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina, he developed an interest in acting at a young age, beginning his studies in theater workshops at his secondary school. He further honed his craft at the Rosarino Center for Theater Research and later graduated from the National School of Theater of Rosario in its inaugural class of 1989. In 1993, he moved to Buenos Aires to expand his artistic horizons, continuing his studies with notable figures like Ricardo Bartís and Alberto Ure.Throughout his career, Machín has appeared in numerous acclaimed Argentine productions. His notable film roles include "Felicidades" (2000), "Un oso rojo" (A Red Bear) (2002), "Necrofobia" (2014), "The Funeral Home" (2020), and "The Settlers" (2023). On television, he has been a prominent figure in popular series such as "Los simuladores," "Son amores," "Padre Coraje" (for which he won a Martín Fierro Award for Supporting Actor in a Drama Program in 2004), "Mujeres asesinas," "Montecristo," and "Diciembre 2001." He is also slated to appear in the upcoming 2025 film "Message in a Bottle." Machín is known for his versatility and compelling performances, making him one of the most recognized and admired actors in the Argentine entertainment industry. He is married to actress Gilda Scarpetta.
