Jorge Perugorría

Actor

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Jorge Perugorría, born in 1965 in Havana, Cuba, is a versatile filmmaker who works as both an actor and a director. He gained international recognition for his leading role as Diego in the film *Strawberry and Chocolate* (1993), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. His extensive filmography includes collaborations such as in Steven Soderbergh's *Che* (2008) and leading roles like in *Havana Winds* (2016). For his performance in *Fátima* (2015), he was honored with the Platino Award for Best Actor. In addition to his work in front of the camera, Perugorría also directs and was most recently seen in the international series *Now and Then* (2022).

Films on Sooner

  • A Circus Tale & A Love Song

    2024

    105 mins

    Romance, Drama

    Refugio, a romantic circus performer from Mexico, embarks on an emotional journey to find true love, leading him to New Orleans.