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Chabuca

Chabuca

Based on the life of Ernesto Pimentel

20245.31h 53m

Overview

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.

Directed by Jorge Carmona
Written by Mariana Silva, Christopher Vasquez, Italo Cordano
Produced by Miguel Valladares
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Top Cast

Sergio Armasgo

Sergio Armasgo

Ernesto Pimentel

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Izan Alcázar

Young Ernesto

Miguel Dávalos

Miguel Dávalos

André

Haydeé Cáceres

Haydeé Cáceres

Estela

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Gina Yangali

Miluska

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Brando Gallesi

Julio

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Alejandro Villagomez

Josué

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Renato Rueda

Gabriel Sarmioni

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Gerson Del Carpio

Coco

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Liliana Alegría

Sister Rosa

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Themes & Keywords

drag queenbiographybased on true storylgbtrise to famelima, perugay themetelevision host

About Chabuca

Chabuca is a drama, romance film released in 2024 exploring themes of drag queen, biography, based on true story, lgbt, rise to fame, lima, peru. Directed by Jorge Carmona, it stars Sergio Armasgo, Izan Alcázar, Miguel Dávalos. 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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