Biography
Manuel Julián Cardona Molano, known in the entertainment world as Manolo Cardona, was born on April 25, 1977, in Popayán, Colombia. This charismatic Colombian actor, producer, and director of film and television first gained recognition in the successful series Padres e Hijos. His talent led him to participate in notable films such as Beverly Hills Chihuahua and El Cartel de los Sapos.
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Manolo grew up in the charming city of Cali. Although he initially explored modeling and advertising, he soon discovered his true passion for acting. At 18, he moved to Bogotá, where he began studying Finance and International Relations, but his love for television drew him back, landing his first role in Padres e Hijos and his first leading role in Carolina Barrantes.
In 2012, Manolo married Valeria Santos, niece of former Colombian president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Juan Manuel Santos.
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