Jacobo Morales' remarkable journey in the entertainment industry commenced at the tender age of fourteen, and shortly thereafter, he honed his writing skills in television, specifically with the creation of La criada malcriada in 1965.
As his career progressed, Morales' directorial debut, Dios los cría, released in 1979, is widely regarded as a pivotal moment in the evolution of Puerto Rico's film industry.
Notably, his third film, What Happened to Santiago, premiered in 1989 and garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film in 1990, making it the only Puerto Rican film to date to receive such recognition.
Throughout his illustrious career, Jacobo Morales is often regarded by many as the most influential filmmaker in Puerto Rico, leaving an indelible mark on the industry.
