Acting
Jul 21, 1945
Bogotá, DC, Colombia
Waldo Urrego
Acting
Biography
Waldo Urrego (Bogotá, 1945). Actor of theater, film and television, he began his career in 1962 when the medium was eight years old and worked in the second soap opera to be made in Colombia. And since he was 17 years old, this actor, who has not only been characterized by his antagonistic characters, has dedicated his life to this profession.
Feature Films (10)
Covering news of impact in Bogotá has become a personal race between Roco and Matías, two contemporary journalists who are reaching their fifties, determined to be the first to get red notices for their editors. 30 years dedicated to competing for the most macabre news, they are driven to cross paths through death, in a desolate and hostile city that offers them no shelter or company.
Chronic City
The employees of the Industrial Zone Branch of Banco Nacional Obrero, after a long vacation, must return to work and resume their routine, something that will not be easy, because the bosses came up with the idea of conducting a work climate survey, which will reveal the true personalities in the office. This and many more funny situations will happen to the poor employees.
The Branch
Irene, a young singer who works at the fruit market, and Joaquín, a poor and hungry mechanic new in town, fell in love and struggle against violence in cold Bogotá.
Amar y Vivir
A black office comedy about a head of human resources who threatens to run away with his wife's best friend to escape the insanity around him.
The Boss
A sailor who landed on the ground only for a bank deposit found himself involved in a spin of misadventures and vicissitudes. He will have to retrieve his ten thousand dollars (to invest in the opening of a Tahiti bar) before the ship resumes.
Race to Danger
Success and power are not always a guarantee for radiant joy, because when love and illusion are absent, loneliness creates a mighty void. This is the case for Minister Gilma Zuleta, who has achieved most everything, except for love. As her career peaks, Gilma suffers a strong depression that leads her to want to take her own life. She cannot do it herself so she hires a hitman. She has a month left to devote herself to unbridled madness, but she did not foresee finding love, and it's too late to undo her deal...
La ministra inmoral
A group of employees from the Central Worker's Bank become heroes when they prevent a robbery. Their reward: a trip to Melgar, all expenses paid. This trip will reveal joys, griefs and other feelings that perhaps only appear after a few shots.
The Trip 5
It tells the story of a university student who makes a documentary to find out if Colombia is a country of drinkers or not. In the midst of everyday and comic situations, the young man will obtain interesting and entertaining material for his research.
Once a Year Can't Hurt
A sequel to more traditions of a typical Colombian family, this time we will see a bachelor party, Halloween, a heartbreak and much more.
Once a Year Can't Hurt 2
Television & Series (5)
Based on the 1994 robbery of US$33 million from Colombia's central bank, which turned the country upside down.
The Great Heist
The life story of Jaime Garzón. That lawyer, activist, actor, and journalist, among many other roles, who became the greatest peace mediator in Colombia and a pioneer of political humor on television. A man who knew how to awaken the sensitivity and affection of many through his fight for the liberation of those kidnapped by the FARC. A battle that ultimately cost him his life.
Garzón Vive
Gabriela, giros del destino is a 2009 Colombian telenovela produced and broadcast by Caracol TV. Before its release, it was known as Nadie rueda como Gabriela Rueda.
Gabriela, giros del destino
A seemingly perfect household unravels when an unexpected visitor arrives, exposing hidden tensions and political aspirations that threaten to tear the family apart.