Carlos Diehz
Carlos Diehz | |
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.jpg) Diehz at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | March 18, 1971 (age 54) Mexico City, Mexico |
| Citizenship | Canada |
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| Years active | 2022–present (actor) |
| Notable work | Conclave |
Carlos Diehz (born March 18, 1971)[1] is a Mexican actor and architect. He is best known for his breakout role as Cardinal Benítez in the 2024 film Conclave.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]Carlos Diehz was born in 18 March, 1971 in Mexico City and spent much of his early life interested in the arts, including drawing, painting, and singing. Despite an interest in acting during high school, he hesitated to pursue it due to shyness. He worked as an architect for over 30 years, relocating to Canada in 2009, where he settled in Vancouver, British Columbia.[3][4]
Acting career
[edit]Diehz starred in two student short films, The Vegan Vampire and It Gets Dark Too Early.[5] Diehz's breakthrough role came in Conclave, a papal thriller by Edward Berger. The global casting search, led by Nina Gold, culminated in Diehz being cast as Cardinal Benitez after a series of auditions in 2022.[2] Cardinal Benítez, the character that he portrayed in the film was originally a Filipino in the novel the film was based on, and was changed to a Mexican in the film adaptation to better reflect Diehz.[6] During production, he received mentorship from co-stars such as Ralph Fiennes and John Lithgow, who offered advice on acting techniques and managing stage fright.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Diehz is married and lives in Vancouver.[4] In 2020, Diehz enrolled in online acting workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7][4] Initially considering acting as a hobby, he committed to acting seriously after advice from his instructors.[8] Diehz continues to work in architecture alongside his acting career.[7]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Vegan Vampire | Diego | Short film |
| It Gets Dark Too Early | Chrysanthemum | Short film | |
| 2024 | Conclave | Vincent Benitez / Pope Innocent XIV | Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble[9] Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Palm Springs International Film Festival Award for Best Ensemble Nominated—North Carolina Film Critics Association Award for Best Breakthrough Performance[10] Nominated—CinEuphoria Award for Best Ensemble—International Competition Nominated—International Online Cinema Award for Best Ensemble Cast Nominated—Gold Derby Award for Ensemble Cast[11] Nominated—North dakota Film Society Award for Best Ensemble[12] |
References
[edit]- ^ Calderon, Lucero. "Carlos Diehz, el arquitecto del cine; aquí los detalles del estreno de 'Cónclave'" [Carlos Diehz, the architect of cinema; here are the details of the premiere of 'Conclave']. Excélsior (in Spanish).
- ^ a b Gee, Dana (25 October 2024). "Vancouver actor Carlos Diehz lands key role in Conclave". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
- ^ Diehz, Carlos (10 December 2024). "Carlos Diehz – Conclave". hnmag.ca (Interview). Interviewed by Bordoff, Shawn. Vancouver: Hollywood North Magazine. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
- ^ a b c Cardenas, Cat (23 December 2024). "In star-studded 'Conclave,' newcomer Carlos Diehz steals the spotlight". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ Salazar, Soreny (19 January 2025). "Meet Carlos Diehz: The Mexican Actor Generating Oscar Buzz for His Performance in 'Conclave'". Latin Times. Archived from the original on 14 February 2025. Retrieved 29 April 2025.
- ^ "El mexicano Carlos Diehz es el cardenal Benítez en "Cónclave" (Video)". www.proceso.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ a b c "Interview with Carlos Diehz". Movie Marker. 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Carlos Diehz: From architecture to the Vatican". Hollywood North Magazine. 10 December 2024.
- ^ "30th Annual Critics Choice Awards – List of Film and Series Category Winners". 7 February 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ "NORTH CAROLINA FILM CRITICS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR BEST OF 2024". 21 December 2024. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ "2025 Gold Derby Film Awards nominations: 'Wicked' and 'Dune: Part Two' lead with 11". 22 January 2025. Retrieved 13 May 2025.
- ^ "6th North Dakota Film Society Awards Nominations Announced". Retrieved 13 May 2025.
External links
[edit]- Carlos Diehz at IMDb