Luis Gnecco

Luis Enrique Gnecco Dessy, born on 12th December 1962, is a notable Chilean actor. His span in the industry is recognized with a long-standing career from 1978 to the present day. Acknowledged not just for his work in Chilean telenovelas and films, Gnecco's fame extends internationally for his performances in the renowned HBO's Prófugos and the Netflix series Narcos. His contributions have been particularly memorable in films like Johnny 100 Pesos, the Academy Award-nominated No, El bosque de Karadima, A Fantastic Woman, and Neruda.

While initially studying biology under Humberto Maturana among others, Gnecco eventually developed into an actor and a comedian. He further honed his skills at the Theatre academy of Fernando González. His career in telenovelas kicked off in 1985, with some prominent roles being in Amores de mercado, Brujas, and Soltera otra vez. His comedic flair was revealed strongly through shows like De Chincol a Jote, El desjueves (1990–1995), and Na' que ver con Chile. In 2008, Gnecco won widespread recognition for playing the lead role in the Chilean version of The Office, titled The ofis. Moreover, his exceptional acting prowess led him to receive the Havana Star Prize for Best Actor at the 17th Havana Film Festival New York in 2016 for his role in El bosque de Karadima.