Alfredo Castro Gómez, a renowned figure in Chilean theatre, was born in the vibrant city of Santiago de Chile. He went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre Acting from the prestigious Universidad de Chile. Currently, he wears multiple hats as a theatre director, actor, pedagogue, playwright, and founder of the esteemed Teatro La Memoria, a trailblazing theatre company that has left an indelible mark on contemporary Chilean theatre.
Under his visionary leadership, Teatro La Memoria has achieved numerous milestones, including the establishment of the Centro de Investigación Teatral (Center for Theatrical Investigation) and the intimate 100-seat Sala de Teatro: Teatro La Memoria.
Gómez's thirst for knowledge and expertise has taken him to esteemed institutions around the world. In 1989, he received a grant from the French Government to pursue advanced professional studies in Theatre Direction in Paris, Strasbourg, and Lyon. He then traveled to London in 1993, courtesy of a scholarship from the British Council, to hone his skills in theatre acting at The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts.
In 2010, Gómez ventured to Italy to share the screen with the illustrious Tony Servillo in the Italian film É stato il figlio, directed by Daniele Cipri.
As an accomplished actor and screenwriter, Gómez has collaborated with renowned Chilean director Pablo Larraín on several films, including Fuga (2006),Tony Manero (2008),and Post Mortem (2010). The latter was selected to compete for the prestigious Golden Lion award in the Best Film category at the 67th Venice International Film Festival.
