Manolo Cardona facts for kids
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Manolo Cardona
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Cardona in 2018
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Manuel Julián Cardona Molano
25 April 1977 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Manuel "Manolo" Julián Cardona Molano, born on April 25, 1977, is a famous actor from Colombia. He is known for his many roles in TV shows and movies, both in Latin America and in Hollywood.
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About Manolo Cardona
Manolo Cardona was born in Popayán, a city in Colombia. When he was seven years old, his family started calling him "Manolo," which later became his stage name. His mother, Nancy Molano, is a psychologist and astrologer. His father, Enrique Javier Cardona, was a politician who served as the mayor of Popayán. Manolo has three brothers and one sister.
When he was eighteen, Manolo moved to Cali, Colombia, to study finance and international relations. Later, he moved to Spain to study film, which helped him learn more about acting and filmmaking.
Manolo is not only a successful actor but also cares about helping others. He has supported many projects that focus on helping children get an education and live well.
Manolo's Acting Journey
Manolo Cardona started his career very young. His older brother helped him get into modeling. At just fourteen, he filmed his first TV commercial. He then worked as a professional model for commercials, photos, and fashion shows in Colombia.
In 1995, when he was 18, Manolo began acting in a popular Colombian TV series called Padres e hijos. He was on the show for three years. In 1998, he got his first main role in a TV drama series called Carolina Barrantes. A year later, he starred in ¿Por qué diablos?, playing a young man seeking justice for a friend. In 2001, he appeared in another Colombian TV drama, Amor a mil.
In 2002, Manolo signed a special contract with Telemundo and Argos Comunicación. In 2003, he starred in his first Mexican TV drama, Ladrón de Corazones. He played Gustavo Velazco, a man who returns home after ten years to clear his family's name. He also hosted the Spanish version of Temptation Island for Telemundo. Later, he played Sebastián in the Mexican TV drama Gitanas.
Movies and International Roles
Manolo made his first movie in 2005, called Rosario Tijeras. This movie was based on a book and was even nominated for a Goya Award, which is a big film award in Spain. The film was also shown in Hollywood.
In 2005, he also starred in La mujer de mi hermano with Bárbara Mori. This movie was released in the United States in 2006. He also filmed Madrid-Mexico.
After a short break, Manolo returned to TV in 2006 for the Telemundo show Marina. He took over the role of Ricardo. This show was filmed in Acapulco, Mexico.
In 2007, Manolo received the "Latin Pride Award" in Boston. This award celebrates the achievements of Hispanic people in different fields. In 2008, he appeared in the Disney movie Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
Manolo also starred in El Cartel de los Sapos for Caracol TV in 2008. He played a character involved in a dangerous group. The series was filmed in many places, including Miami, New York, and Madrid. It was very popular in Colombia and on Telemundo. The series was followed by a movie called The Snitch Cartel, which was based on a book.
In 2008, Manolo played a main role in the film Undertow. He played Santiago, a painter who arrives in a small town. The film won an Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.
He also appeared in an episode of Tiempo final called "La entrega." In 2009, he acted in La Ultima Muerte with Kuno Becker.
Manolo was in the third season of Spain's version of ..., where he played a policeman named Martin La Roca. This show aired in Spain in 2010.
He also produced and directed a short film called Risas Inocentes with his brother Juan. This film was made by his own company, 11:11 Films. More recently, his company made a deal with Viacom International Studios.
In 2021, Manolo starred in the Netflix series ¿Quién mató a Sara? as the main character, Alex Guzmán.
Manolo Cardona's Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2005 | Rosario Tijeras | Emilio |
| La mujer de mi hermano | Gonzalo / Rohan-Ignacio's brother | |
| 2008 | Beverly Hills Chihuahua | Sam Cortez |
| 2009 | Contracorriente | Santiago |
| 2011 | Al acecho del leopardo | Eduardo |
| La última muerte | David Tapia | |
| The Snitch Cartel | Martín González "El Fresita" | |
| 2012 | La frontera del crimen | Roberto |
| Restos | Luis | |
| 2014 | Fort Bliss | Luis |
| Love Film Festival | Adrián | |
| 2015 | Corazón de León | Édgar |
| 2016 | Macho | La Karen |
| 2018 | El cuaderno de Sara | Sergio |
| 2023 | Death's Roulette | Pablo Vega |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995–1998 | Padres e hijos | Nicolás Franco | |
| 1998–1999 | Carolina Barrantes | David Molina Suárez | Main role; 66 episodes |
| 1999 | ¿Por qué diablos? | Juan "Diablo" Cantor | Main role; 124 episodes |
| 2001 | Amor a mil | Jhon Héctor Afanador | Main role; 124 episodes |
| 2003 | Ladrón de corazones | Gustavo Velasco | Main role; 141 episodes |
| 2004 | Gitanas | Sebastián Domínguez | Main role; 162 episodes |
| 2006 | Marina | Ricardo Alarcón Morales #2 | Main role; 168 episodes |
| 2008 | El cartel | Martín González "El Fresita" | Main role (season 1); 48 episodes |
| Tiempo final | Pablo | Episode: "La entrega" | |
| 2009 | ... | Martín La Roca | Main role (season 3); 15 episodes |
| 2011–2012 | Aquele Beijo | Juan | Recurring role; 153 episodes |
| 2013 | Covert Affairs | Teo Braga | Recurring role (season 4); 6 episodes |
| The Arrangement | Andrés García Vargas | Television film | |
| Reign | Tomás | Episodes: "Kissed" and "Hearts and Minds" | |
| 2014 | Palabra de ladrón | Hernán López Mendoza | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Narcos | Eduardo Sandoval | Recurring role (seasons 1–2); 10 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | La Hermandad | Julio Kaczinski | Main role (seasons 1–2); 25 episodes |
| 2016–2017 | 2091 | Ferrán | Main role; 12 episodes |
| 2018 | Rubirosa | Porfirio Rubirosa | Main role; 12 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | María Magdalena | Jesus | Main role; 60 episodes |
| 2021–2022 | ¿Quién mató a Sara? | Álex Guzmán | Main Role |
| 2025 | Medusa | Detective Danger Carmilo | Main role |
Awards and Recognition
Manolo Cardona has received several awards for his acting:
- 2000: He was named "Best Actor of Colombia" by TV y Novelas magazine.
- 2001: He received "The Best Colombian Leading Actor of the Year" award in Houston, given by the Hispanic community in the United States.
- 2008: He won "Best Supporting Actor" from the Imagen Foundation Awards for his role in Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
See also
In Spanish: Manolo Cardona para niños
