Oswaldo Salas is a prominent Peruvian actor known for his work across film, television, and theater. He first gained significant recognition in the film industry with his lead role as Detective Waldo in "Extirpador de Idolatrías," a project directed by Manuel Siles. This performance earned him critical acclaim, including the Best Actor Award at the Encuentro Mundial de Cine in Denver in 2014, as well as the Best Male Performance Award at the CinemAvvenire Film Festival in Rome the same year. Additionally, he received a nomination for Best Actor at the Premios Luces in 2016.
In the realm of animation, Salas showcased his versatile voice talent by voicing three characters – magician Blue, General Rat, and an elderly Edam – in the 3D animated feature "Rodencia y el Diente De la Princesa," released in October 2012. His film credits also include roles in "La Casa Rosada," directed by Palito Ortega Matute, and "Vidas Paralelas" (2008), directed by Rocío Lladó.
On television, Salas starred as Felix Vargas in the series "Historias Detrás de la Muerte" and portrayed Pepito in the miniseries "Sally, la muñequita del pueblo" in 2008. His theatrical career dates back to 1990, with a notable performance as Ragueneau in the acclaimed play "Cyrano De Bergerac," directed by Ruth Escudero, which premiered in 1994 and was re-staged in 1995.
