Vladimir Cruz

Vladimir Cruz Marrero (born 26 July 1965) is a Cuban actor, screenwriter, playwright, film and theatre director. He gained recognition for his role in the critically acclaimed film Strawberry and Chocolate (1994) which received multiple awards and an Academy Award nomination. Cruz made his acting debut on stage in 1981 and graduated from the Instituto Superior de Arte in 1988. He is known for his extensive career in film, theater, and television. Cruz has written plays and screenplays and has directed plays and films, including Afinidades (2010). He recently appeared in the film Los buenos demonios (2018) and the television series Narcos: Mexico (2018), earning him the Silver Biznaga for Best Supporting Actor at the Málaga Spanish Film Festival.