Ricardo Darin | La Voz De Los Ojos | Statesmen

Many actors have their roots in TV Soaps. Few make impact on big screen as well. Few are recognized internationally and only a handful among them are respected as much as Ricardo Darin. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Darin’s first rendezvous with acting happened when he participated in a play at age of 10. His parents were respected actors of their time. He started off with TV soaps and became a house hold name with series like Alta Comedia and Estación Retiro. Apart from TV shows, he was a regular at theatre that helped him evolve as an actor.

 

His first critical acclaim on big screen came with Perdido Por Perdido made by Alberto Lecchi. A thriller, movie was about a person who is one the verge of bankruptcy. He plans a fake car robbery which goes wrong. The situation puts him between mobsters and investigators. Darin’s versatility as an actor was recognized widely. This movie acted as his launch pad to world cinema. His movies in late 90s and early 00s established him as one of the biggest actors in Latin America. Nine Queens, El Hijo de la Novia, Luna de Avellaneda, El Aura were notable ones. El Hijo de la Novia is more known to cinebuffs as  Son of the Bride. In 2009, El Secreto de Sus Ojos (most of us know it as The Secret in Their Eyes) was released. This movie stamped his stardom and acting capabilities. A big success on BO, it grabbed many awards across the globe. The list included Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

 

Darin is known for his ability to infuse a sense of calmness in the scene with his screen presence. His voice and expressive eyes are considered to be his strengths. In many ways, he is similar to Mammootty as an actor. I guess that speaks volume about him.

 

Written By: Sujoy Ghosh