Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa

Acting

Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa

Born January 1, 1940 · La Felguera, Asturias, Spain

Died September 23, 2015 · aged 75

Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa Sánchez (born 1940 in La Felguera – 23 September 2015) was a Spanish theatre director, writer, actor and lecturer. He won the 2000 Goya award for Best New Actor for his performance as Vecino.

Known For

Son of the BrideSon of the Bride · 2001
Son of the Bride
★ 7.52001
MovieComedyDrama
At age 42, Rafael Belvedere is having a crisis. He lives in the shadow of his father, he feels guilty about rarely visiting his aging mother, his ex-wife says he doesn't spend enough time with their daughter and he has yet to make a commitment to his girlfriend. At his lowest point, a minor heart attack reunites him with Juan Carlos, a childhood friend, who helps Rafael to reconstruct his past.
Los muertos no se tocan, neneLos muertos no se tocan, nene · 2011
Los muertos no se tocan, nene
★ 4.82011
MovieComedyFamily
Logroño, 1959. The death of a local authority creates a double expectation in his family, the coming of the TV set the deceased bought and the mayor to attend the funeral. His grandson (Airas Brispo) will witness the grotesque situations.
The BrideThe Bride · 2015
The Bride
★ 6.72015
MovieDramaRomance
Based on the famous play "Bodas de sangre" (Blood Wedding) by Federico García Lorca, La novia tells the story of a passionate love triangle. A bride leaves her groom, no longer able to withstand the surging desires of her lover, Leonordo.
The NudistThe Nudist · 2015
The Nudist
★ 4.82015
MovieDrama
The taboo that nudity represents is a big burden for Raúl, who must get rid of the vision that has taunted him in order to achieve his goal: to be nude.
70m270m2 · 2010
70m2
★ 6.02010
MovieRomanceDrama
Ivan is heading his girlfriend's place decided to propose to her. But in his way, a series of unfortunate coincidences push him into a loop of catastrophic events that never seems to end.
The WavesThe Waves · 2012
The Waves
★ 5.22012
MovieDrama
After the death of his wife, Miguel decides to take a trip, postponed for many years, Argeles-sur-Mer, a small town in southern France, where thousands of refugees are concentrated for some time.
ChrysalisChrysalis · 2011
Chrysalis
★ 6.82011
MovieDrama
Interwoven emotions and struggles of three women of different generations aiming to build the lives they desire, their own future, love and dreams. All of them lose the love of their lives and they will have to pursue their happiness and fight for their dignity in a dark and hostile word.
AloneAlone · 1999
Alone
★ 7.11999
MovieDrama
Maria has just moved into a decaying flat in a poor neighbourhood. She left her family in the countryside because she could no longer stand her father's authority. Pregnant by a man who refuses to see her, Maria gets by as a cleaning-woman. When her father is brought to the city for an operation, her mother moves into her flat.

Filmography

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NudosNudos · 2003
Nudos
★ 8.02003
MovieDramaComedy
Barcelona, 2002. A coffin is carried to the cemetery of Montjuïc in a chariot drawn by horses. The lifeless is Pep Grau, an old fisherman found drowned and subject to his boat by a complicated knot sailor. The Pep voiceover Grau, portrayed with affection and humor the curious characters he met in life, recounts the difficult moments of his childhood during the Civil War, and finally, we are introduced to Lola, the woman of his life , which has a fish stall in the Boqueria Market beautiful and, after the death of Pep, begins receiving anonymous gifts. Silvia, a teenage ambitious and attractive, is the attorney for the insurance company. Mario, her boss and lover, asked to investigate the strange circumstances surrounding the death of the fisherman. Silvia's inquiries aa allow us to know other characters, like the maverick Dr. Cipriano Mera, Pep old comrade, and his son Gabino Mera.

Pep Grau

La que se avecinaLa que se avecina · 2007
La que se avecina
★ 8.12007
SeriesComedy
La que se avecina is a Spanish television comedy created by Alberto Caballero, Laura Caballero and Daniel Deorador. The TV-series focusing around the inhabitants of Mirador de Montepinar, a fictional building located on the outskirts of a big city. Both its storylines and cast are heavily based on Aquí no hay quien viva, which ended when Telecinco bought Miramón Mendi, the series production company. The episodes debuted on the Telecinco network, and were later rerun by the same network as well as cable/satellite channels FactoríaDeFicción and Paramount Comedy. The series debuted in 22 April 2007 and became popular thanks to its funny characters, witty script, use of catchphrases and capacity to integrate and poke fun at contemporary issues; the program presents a caustic satire of many of the 'types' found in Spanish society. The name of the show involves wordplay, as "vecina" is the Spanish word for neighbour.

Alfonso Valbuena