Arturo Guaramato is a Mexican actor who has been active in the entertainment industry since he was a child. He is best known for his roles in films such as El Norte, Like Water for Chocolate, and The Mask of Zorro.
Guaramato was born and raised in Mexico City. His first acting role was as a child in the Mexican telenovela El Amor de mi Vida. He went on to perform in various regional theater productions and eventually landed his first major role in the 1985 film El Norte, in which he played a young illegal immigrant struggling to make it in the United States. The film was critically acclaimed and earned him a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor award at the Ariel Awards.
In 1992, Guaramato starred in the film Like Water for Chocolate, which was nominated for an Academy Award. His performance as Pedro Muzquiz won him a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor award at the Ariel Awards. The film was a critical and commercial success, and it is considered to be one of the most influential films in Mexican cinema.
In 1998, Guaramato starred in The Mask of Zorro, in which he played Don Alejandro de la Vega, the father of the title character. The film was a box-office success and Guaramato was nominated for a Blockbuster Entertainment Award for Favorite Supporting Actor. The film also earned him a nomination for the Best Supporting Actor award at the Ariel Awards.
In recent years, Guaramato has appeared in numerous films and television series, including The Book of Life, Heroes of the Revolution, and Narcos: Mexico. He has also voiced characters in animated films such as Coco, The Book of Life, and Despicable Me 3.
Guaramato is considered one of the most respected and influential actors in Mexico. He is an advocate for social causes and participates in various philanthropic initiatives. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Ariel Award, the ALMA Award, and the Premio ACE.
