Chabuca
“Based on the life of Ernesto Pimentel”
Synopsis
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.
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CHABUCA, La Película -Trailer Oficial - Tondero
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-15
Top Cast
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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
Gianfranco Brero
Manager Father
Sebastian Barreto
Ramiro
Fernando Reynoso
Kevin
Ebelin Ortiz
Yolanda
Issa Ringgold
Vicky
Elsa Olivero
Aunt Zoila
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jorge Carmona
- Screenplay & Story
- Mariana Silva, Christopher Vasquez, Italo Cordano
- Original Title
- Chabuca
- Country of Origin
- Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Tondero
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jorge Carmona
Mariana Silva, Christopher Vasquez, Italo Cordano
Chino Pinto
Miguel Valladares, Jorge Constantino, Milagros Valladares Vives, Miluska Jacome, Ernesto Pimentel Yesquén
Department Leadership Roster
Chino Pinto
Editor
Jorge Carmona
Director
Miguel Valladares
Producer
Mariana Silva
Writer
Christopher Vasquez
Writer
Italo Cordano
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chabuca
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What is Chabuca about?
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.
Who directed Chabuca?
Chabuca was directed by Jorge Carmona.
Who stars in Chabuca?
The principal cast of Chabuca includes Sergio Armasgo, Izan Alcázar, Miguel Dávalos, Haydeé Cáceres, Gina Yangali.
When was Chabuca released and how long is it?
Chabuca was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.