Mario Gas
Spanish actor
Mario Gas Cabré is a Spanish actor and director. and winner of a Goya Award.
Born in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 5, 1947, while his actor parents were on tour he has Uruguayan citizenship. He is one of the most important figures of the performing arts of Spain and began his acting career in University and took it up seriously after he failed to complete the law course he was enrolled in.
Family
He comes from a large acting family. His father, Manuel Gas, was a singer and actor. His mother, Anna Cabré, (sister of actor Mario Cabré), was a dancer. His daughter Miranda Gas is also a well known Spanish actress.
He is married to theatrical actress Vicky Peña, and they have two children, Orestes and Miranda Gas.
Career
Mario Gas, has directed more than fifty plays.
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