Carlos Diehz
Carlos Diehz | |
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.jpg) Diehz at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival | |
| Born | Carlos Diehz 1971 (age 53–54) Mexico City, Mexico |
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| Years active | 2022–present (actor) |
| Notable work | Conclave |
Carlos Diehz (born 1971)[1] is a Mexican actor and architect. He is best known for his role as Cardinal Benítez in the 2024 film Conclave.[2]
Early life and career
[edit]Carlo Diehz was born on 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]
In 2020, Diehz's children moved out of his home, resulting in him becoming a empty nester. During this time he wanted to learn something new and revisited his passion for acting, enrolling in online acting workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][6] Initially considering acting as a hobby, he committed to acting seriously after advice from his instructors.[7]
Acting career
[edit]Diehz starred in two short films, The Vegan Vampire and It Gets Dark Too Early.
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.[8] 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.[9] Diehz brought his life experience as an architect and immigrant to his performance, relating deeply to his character's values of humility and progressiveness. 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.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Diehz continues to work in architecture alongside his acting career. In interviews, he has expressed a desire to pursue more acting opportunities while drawing inspiration from his background and life experiences. Outside work, he enjoys painting and karaoke, often singing songs from the 1980s.[11]
Diehz is married and lives in Vancouver.[4]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Vegan Vampire | Diego | Short film |
| 2022 | It Gets Dark Too Early | Chrysanthemum | Short film |
| 2024 | Conclave | Vincent Cardinal Benitez | Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture |
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).
- ^ 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 Cardenas, Cat (23 December 2024). "In star-studded 'Conclave,' newcomer Carlos Diehz steals the spotlight". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Interview with Carlos Diehz". Movie Marker. 16 December 2024.
- ^ Cardenas, Cat (23 December 2024). "In star-studded 'Conclave,' newcomer Carlos Diehz steals the spotlight". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 24 February 2025.
- ^ "Carlos Diehz: From architecture to the Vatican". Hollywood North Magazine. 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Vancouver actor Carlos Diehz lands key role in Conclave". Vancouver Sun. 25 October 2024.
- ^ "El mexicano Carlos Diehz es el cardenal Benítez en "Cónclave" (Video)". www.proceso.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Interview with Carlos Diehz". Movie Marker. 16 December 2024.
- ^ "Interview with Carlos Diehz". Movie Marker. 16 December 2024.
External links
[edit]- Carlos Diehz at IMDb
