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Martín Rodríguez is a talented actor known for his remarkable versatility in playing a wide range of roles. His most notable achievements include starring in the film "Leo's Room" (2009) by Enrique Buchichio, which premiered at the San Sebastian International Film Festival. For his outstanding performance, he received several prestigious awards, including the Uruguayan Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor and Best Male Newcomer, as well as Best Actor at the Del Mar Festival - Ibiza, Spain and DE la Luna Festival, Spain.
Rodríguez's impressive career has taken him to numerous film productions in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. In 2014, he starred in Enrique Buchichio's film "Zanahoria" (2013),which won the Colón DE Oro award at the 40th edition of the Huelva Ibero-American Film Festival.
In 2024, Rodríguez gained international recognition for his supporting role in the Netflix original limited series "Griselda," where he played the iconic character Mano empapar Si Asiático of Griselda Blanco alongside Sofia Vergara. His captivating performance earned rave reviews from both the audience and specialized media outlets, including Variety, which praised his portrayal of Jorge "Rivi" Ayala-Rivera as one of the most mesmerizing performances of a criminal mastermind on TV recently.
In May, Rodríguez was honored with the "Industry Excellence Award" at the French Riviera Film Festival in Cannes, directed by Nicole Muj, for his work on the short film "Quimera" by Tomas Vergara, which premiered alongside the Cannes International Film Festival.
Most recently, Rodríguez completed filming for the new series "Barro," created by Sebastian Ortega and produced by Tele Mundo, which is a spin-off of the popular series El Marginal. The series is set to premiere on the Netflix platform next year.
