Chabuca is a 2024 Peruvian biographical drama film directed by Jorge Carmona and written by Christopher Vazquez, Mariana Silva and Ítalo Cordano.[1] It is based on the life of Peruvian actor and drag queen Ernesto Pimentel 'Chola Chabuca'.[2] It stars Sergio Armasgo[3][4] accompanied by Haydeé Cáceres, Norka Ramirez, Miguel Dávalos, Izan Alcázar, Gina Yangali, Brando Gallessi, Alejandro Villagomez, Gerson Del Carpio and Erick Elera.[5] Its premiered on April 11, 2024, in Peruvian theaters.[6]
| Chabuca | |
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| Directed by | Jorge Carmona |
| Written by | Christopher Vazquez Mariana Silva Italo Cordano |
| Produced by | Diego Vives León |
| Starring | Sergio Armasgo |
| Cinematography | Renzo Rivas |
| Edited by | Eduardo 'Chino' Pinto |
| Music by | Karin Zielinski |
Production company | Tondero Producciones |
Release date |
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Running time | 110 minutes |
| Country | Peru |
| Language | Spanish |
Synopsis
editErnesto Pimentel, a boy raised in a modest home, faced the loss of his mother at an early age, leaving him in the care of his grandmother and uncle. Her childhood inspired the creation of La Chola CHABUCA, a character with colorful skirts and high heels who conquered the hearts of millions of homes throughout Peru. Despite the personal challenges and the revelation of his identity, Ernesto found in CHABUCA the support of his followers and the strength to pursue his deepest dream: to be a father and share love and laughter throughout the country on national television and on one of the most important circuses in the country.[7]
Cast
edit- Sergio Armasgo as Ernesto Pimentel 'Chola Chabuca'
- Haydeé Cáceres
- Norka Ramirez
- Miguel Dávalos
- Izan Alcázar
- Gina Yangali
- Brando Gallessi
- Alejandro Villagomez
- Gerson Del Carpio
- Erick Elera
Production
editPrincipal photography lasted 4 weeks between July and August 2023 in Lima and Arequipa.[8][9]
References
edit- ^ "Chabuca: Tondero revela un nuevo avance de la película con Ernesto Pimentel". El Comercio (in Spanish). 2023-07-05. ISSN 1605-3052. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Arias, Cecilia (2024-02-17). "Chabuca: el trailer de la película acerca de la vida de Ernesto Pimentel anuncia su próximo estreno". Infobae (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Chabuca: ¿Quién es el protagonista de la película basada en la vida de Ernesto Pimentel?". TVPerú (in Spanish). 2023-08-01. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Chumbiray, Daniela (2024-02-16). "Chabuca, la película basada en la vida de Ernesto Pimentel, emociona con su tráiler oficial". Cinescape (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ Alvarez, Renzo (2024-02-16). "Chabuca: tráiler y fecha de estreno de la película inspirada en la vida de Ernesto Pimentel". RPP Noticias (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Chabuca ya tiene fecha de estreno: mira el emocionante tráiler de la película de Ernesto Pimentel". lol.pe. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Chabuca, película basada en la vida de Ernesto Pimentel, se estrena el 11 de abril". Correo (in Spanish). 2024-02-21. Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Tondero lanza un nuevo afiche de CHABUCA, basada en la vida de Ernesto Pimentel". BHTV (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-03-18.
- ^ "Ernesto Pimentel inicia las grabaciones de su película 'Chabuca'". América Entretenimiento. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2024-03-18.