Javier B. Suarez
Acting
Biography
Born in Cochabamba, Suarez began his career in the Instituto Americano theater cast and was part of dramatic productions like Javier Teran's "Etreum" and Claudia Siles' "Can't do it alone". He played a deranged husband in Telemundo Network's court show "Caso Cerrado" and starred as Juan in the short film "Distancia" directed by TS Meeks, which appeared in festivals such as the Palm Springs International Short Fest, the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and others. He continues to appear in theater and film, winning the Best Actor Award in the Cochabamba 48 Hour Film Project of 2016, Best Supporting Actor Award in the Filmapalooza Festival 48HFP Global Awards in 2017, and the Best Actor Award in the First Ibero-American 48 HFP Festival in 2018.
Known For
A pair of idiot friends believe that if they become waiters, all of their problems will be solved. They aren't entirely wrong, but they aren't entirely right.
Busboys
As a director and his crew shoot a controversial film about Christopher Columbus in Cochabamba, Bolivia, local people rise up against plans to privatize the water supply.
Even the Rain
Martin Pistorius slipped into a coma at the age of 12. Three years later he woke up but was unable to communicate and no-one realized he was fully aware. This is the true story of his remarkable journey back to life.
Ghost Boy
When a Hispanic emigrant explains his dream he is faced with the deepest longings of his soul.
Buscando
When a disabled Latino immigrant living in Los Angeles struggles with loneliness and questions life he begins an unexpected conversation with God and faces his connection with humanity.
Distancia
Distancia follows Juan, a devout, undocumented Mexican immigrant, when his wife suddenly dies and he experiences a crisis of faith.