Franklin Aro
Franklin Aro is a Bolivian actor who rose to prominence after being cast as the lead in the film 'El ladrón de perros', directed by Chilean filmmaker Vinko Tomičić Salinas. Aro, who worked as a shoeshiner in La Paz from a young age, participated in casting calls with the hope of simply appearing in a small role. Instead, he became the central character in a film that highlights the challenges faced by individuals in his profession. Through his performance, Aro aims to shed light on the discrimination faced by shoeshiners in Bolivia and has expressed pride in his background, seeking to represent and uplift others in similar situations.
Born on Jan 01, 2003 (22 years old)
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Bolivia:
Franklin Aro was awarded Best Actor at the International Film Festival of Guadalajara for his role in 'Ladrón de Perros'.
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Bolivia:
Franklin Aro, who worked as a shoeshiner, became the main protagonist of the film 'El ladrón de perros'.
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