Chabuca

Chabuca

5.7IMDb Score
Released:2024-04-11
Duration:113 min
Country:Peru
Director:Jorge Carmona
Actors:Sergio Armasgo, Izan Alcázar, Miguel Dávalos, Haydeé Cáceres, Gina Yangali
Production:Tondero

Overview:

The story of Ernesto Pimentel’s life, raised humbly after losing his mother, inspires him to create the iconic character La Chola Chabuca, an Andean figure who captivates all of Peru with her colourful skirts and high spirits.

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