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Salvador del Solar
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Del Solar in 2017 as Minister of Culture
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| Prime Minister of Peru | |
| In office 11 March 2019 – 30 September 2019 |
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| President | Martín Vizcarra |
| Deputy | Jorge Arrunátegui Desilú León Chempén |
| Preceded by | César Villanueva |
| Succeeded by | Vicente Zeballos |
| 6th Minister of Culture | |
| In office 5 December 2016 – 9 January 2018 |
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| Prime Minister | Fernando Zavala Mercedes Aráoz |
| Preceded by | Jorge Nieto Montesinos |
| Succeeded by | Alejandro Neyra Sánchez |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 May 1970 Lima, Peru |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Ximena Bellido Denegri |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (LLB) Syracuse University (MA) |
Salvador Alejandro Jorge del Solar Labarthe (born May 1, 1970) is a famous Peruvian actor, movie director, and politician. He is best known for serving as the Prime Minister of Peru from March to September 2019 under President Martín Vizcarra.
From a young age in his hometown of Lima, Peru, Salvador loved acting. However, he first studied to become a lawyer. After graduating from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in 1994 and working as a lawyer for a year, he decided to follow his passion for acting.
He became a well-known actor in Peru, starring in plays and TV shows. He gained international fame for his role in the 2000 movie Captain Pantoja and the Special Services. After this success, he moved to New York to earn a master's degree in international relations from Syracuse University.
In 2014, he directed his first movie, Magallanes. He later entered politics, becoming the Minister of Culture in 2016. In 2019, he became the Prime Minister during a major political crisis in Peru.
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Early Life and Education
Salvador del Solar was born in Lima, Peru, on May 1, 1970. His family has a history in politics. His great-great-grandfather, Pedro Alejandrino del Solar, was also a Prime Minister and Vice President of Peru.
He went to the Santa María Marianistas School in Lima. Later, he studied law at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and graduated with honors. He was so good at his studies that he helped start a law magazine called Lus et Veritas.
After becoming a lawyer, he decided to study more. He earned a master's degree in International Relations from Syracuse University in the United States. He focused on communication between different cultures. As a young man, he was also a talented athlete and played on Peru's national water polo team.
Acting and Directing Career
After working as a lawyer for one year, Salvador del Solar quit to become an actor. He joined an acting workshop and began performing in famous plays like Hamlet and King Lear.
In 1999, he starred in the movie Captain Pantoja and the Special Services. The movie was based on a famous book by Mario Vargas Llosa and became a big hit. The same year, he also starred in the popular TV show Pobre Diabla. This show was so successful that it was shown in countries across America and Europe.
Del Solar later acted in many other movies and TV shows, including The Vanished Elephant (2014) and the popular series Narcos (2015).
In 2014, he tried something new and directed his first movie, Magallanes. In 2024, he released his second film, Ramón and Ramón.
Political Career
Even while working as an actor, Salvador del Solar was interested in helping his country. This led him to a career in politics.
Minister of Culture (2016–2017)
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On December 5, 2016, President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski appointed Del Solar as the Minister of Culture. As minister, he worked to support Peruvian movies and improve the country's museums.
He helped create a new law to give more money to filmmakers in Peru. He also worked on projects to improve the Museum of the Nation and build a new national museum in Lurín.
In December 2017, Del Solar resigned from his position. He did this to protest President Kuczynski's decision to pardon former President Alberto Fujimori, who had been in prison.
Prime Minister of Peru (2019)
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On March 11, 2019, President Martín Vizcarra chose Salvador del Solar to be the new Prime Minister of Peru. This is one of the most important jobs in the government, similar to being the president's top advisor.
When he became prime minister, Peru was in the middle of a political crisis. The President and the Peruvian Congress were in a major disagreement. Del Solar's main job was to help find a solution. He presented the government's plans to Congress, focusing on fighting corruption, strengthening the government, and helping the economy grow.
The Constitutional Crisis
The conflict between President Vizcarra and Congress grew worse. In September 2019, Congress tried to quickly choose new judges for the Constitutional Court, which is the country's highest court for legal matters.
Del Solar went to Congress to ask for a vote of confidence. This is a special vote where Congress shows if it still supports the government's plans. He wanted to change the rules for how the judges were chosen to make the process more fair.
However, Congress ignored him and continued to vote for the new judges. President Vizcarra saw this as a rejection of his government. On September 30, 2019, he used his constitutional power to dissolve Congress, which means he closed it down and called for new elections. Because the vote of confidence was denied, Del Solar resigned as Prime Minister on the same day.
Life After Politics
After leaving his role as Prime Minister, Salvador del Solar returned to his career in film. Many people in Peru liked his work as a politician, especially how he handled the crisis with Congress. Some thought he might run for president in the future.
However, in July 2020, he announced that he would not be a candidate for president. He said he believed in teamwork and institutional efforts, not just individual ones. He remains a respected figure in both the arts and public life in Peru.
Selected Film and TV Work
As a Director
- Ramón and Ramón (2024)
- Magallanes (2014)
As an Actor
Movies
- El elefante desaparecido (2014) – as Edo Celeste
- Saluda al diablo de mi parte (2012) – as Moris
- El acuarelista (2008) – as Ernesto
- Piratas en el Callao (2005)
- Pantaleón y las visitadoras (1999) – as Pantaleón Pantoja
- Coraje (1998)
TV Series
- One Hundred Years of Solitude (2024) - as General Moncada
- 2091 (2016) – as Gorlero
- Narcos (2015) – as Padre Sobrino
- Cumbia Ninja (2015) – as Fiscal Diego Bravo
- Comando Elite (2013) – as Colonel Ignacio Saravia
- Sin Vergüenza (2007) – as Julián
- Pobre diabla (2000) – as Andrés Mejía-Guzmán
- Escándalo (1997) – as Eduardo "Lalo" Dupont
See also
In Spanish: Salvador del Solar para niños
