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Orestes Matacena

b. 1941

Cuban film actor, writer, producer, and director

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About Orestes Matacena

Born 1941. Orestes Matacena is a Cuban actor, screenwriter and film director.

Orestes Matacena (born August 29, 1941) is a Cuban–American actor, director, producer and writer. His most notable appearance is Niko from The Mask.

In 1973, Matacena appeared as Olimpio in the Duo Theatre production Francesco: The Life and Times of the Cencis at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in the East Village of Manhattan. The production was written and directed by Manuel Martin Jr., with music by Enrique Ubieta. Magaly Alabau, who co-founded Duo Theatre with Martin, also appeared in the production.

He was awarded best actor at the 24FPS International Short Film Festival in 2013. Also in 2013, he received the Ozz Electric Award for best actor at the Vaughan Film Festival in Toronto for the film Caged Dreams.

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Important facts

Born
29 August 1941, Havana
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Actor, screenwriter, film director
Nationality
Cuba

People in Orestes Matacena's life

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Magaly Alabau
b. 1945
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1917 – 1997
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Orestes Matacena?

Cuban film actor, writer, producer, and director

When was Orestes Matacena born?

Orestes Matacena was born on 29 August 1941 in Havana.

What is Orestes Matacena's occupation?

Orestes Matacena is an actor, screenwriter and film director.

What nationality is Orestes Matacena?

Orestes Matacena is Cuban.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Orestes Matacena

· Wikidata: Q3355888

· DBpedia: Orestes Matacena

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