Conclave

Born in Mexico City, Carlos grew up in a suburb surrounded by countryside, dairy farms and ranches. He lived in a home with a large backyard where he would play outside for hours. Carlos was always attracted to arts, but as a shy child the the thought of performing was overwhelming. He did however love that movies take us to incredible places to meet extraordinary people or common people doing extraordinary things. He grew up fascinated by movies he watched in amazing 1930’s Art Deco theatres but it wasn’t until junior high that he considered giving acting a try. Carlos worked as a background performer in Mexico in his teens but then put his interest in acting aside to pursue a career as an architect. For 30 years Carlos enjoyed a successful career as an architect beginning in Mexico and then in Vancouver after immigrating to Canada. It wasn’t until 2020 when, as an empty nester looking for a new challenge, he decided to finally get serious about the craft. A global search was happening to fill the role of Cardinal Benitez in an upcoming film by renowned Director Edward Berger. Carlos sent in a tape and was rewarded with the opportunity of a lifetime when he booked the role. He would spend the next 4 months preparing for the role and then 2 months shooting in Rome.

Playing Cardinal Vincent Benitez alongside such a prominent cast was an incredibly memorable experience which Carlos will cherish for the rest of his life. He credits Ralph Fiennes’ professionalism for making him raise to the occasion, John Lithgow’s kindness and disposition in helping to coach him as well as Isabella Rosellini’s open caring heart and Lucian Msamati’s contagious humor in creating a wonderful and sincere friendship. Conclave opens wide across Canada and the United States on October 25.