Chabuca (2024)
Based on the life of Ernesto Pimentel
The story of Ernesto Pimentel’s life, raised humbly after losing his mother, inspires him to create the iconic character La Chola Chabuca, an Andean figure who captivates all of Peru with her colourful skirts and high spirits.
- Date of release
- 2024-04-11
- TMDB
- 5.7 / 10 (7)
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Jorge Carmona
Casting
- Sergio Armasgo — Ernesto Pimentel
- Izan Alcázar — Young Ernesto
- Miguel Dávalos — André
- Haydeé Cáceres — Estela
- Gina Yangali — Miluska
- Brando Gallesi — Julio
- Alejandro Villagomez — Josué
- Renato Rueda — Gabriel Sarmioni
- Gerson Del Carpio — Coco
- Liliana Alegría — Sister Rosa
- Norka Ramírez — Nelly
- Rodrigo Palacios — Manager Son
Interesting facts
Chabuca is a 2024 Peruvian biographical drama film directed by Jorge Carmona and written by Christopher Vazquez, Mariana Silva and Ítalo Cordano. It is based on the life of Peruvian actor and drag queen Ernesto Pimentel 'Chola Chabuca'. It stars Sergio Armasgo accompanied by Haydeé Cáceres, Norka Ramirez, Miguel Dávalos, Izan Alcázar, Gina Yangali, Brando Gallessi, Alejandro Villagomez, Gerson Del Carpio and Erick Elera. Its premiered on April 11, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.
Production
Principal photography lasted 4 weeks between July and August 2023 in Lima and Arequipa.
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