OJEDA, MANUEL

(1940 - )

very prolific screen performer since the 1970s, both in character leads and supporting roles. Notable for his piercing stare and rather sinister looks. Ojeda, born in Baja California, studied acting at the Instituto de Bellas Artes and originally worked on the stage. He received a Diosa de Plata for his role inEl apando(1975), and a Best Actor Ariel forEl infierno que todos han temido(1979). Has also been nominated as Best Actor forFuego en el mar, Ora si tenemos que ganar!andMuelle rojo, Best Male Co-Star forSalón México, and Best Suppporting Actor forEl apandoandQué viva Tepito!. Also works in foreign films shot in Mexico, in "videohomes" and on TV. Not to be confused with Manuel R. Ojeda, who directed a number of movies from the silent era through the mid-'40s, then worked as an actor and production manager.