Guillermo Ivan

Guillermo Ivan, born Guillermo Iván Dueñas Lazcano on January 19, 1981, in Mexico City, Mexico, has established a multifaceted career in the entertainment industry spanning over two decades. He began his artistic journey as an actor, appearing in films like “Mentiras piadosas” in 1989 and “La primera noche” in 1998. His early career also included roles in films such as “Casa de los Babys” (2003) and “Trade” (2007), showcasing his presence in both Mexican and American productions. Ivan pursued formal education at the University of Havana, where he graduated from the Faculty of Arts and Letters, and further obtained a degree in production and direction from the National Union of Writers and Artists of Cuba.

Ivan gained significant international recognition for his work around 2016. That year, he was associated with “The Strike,” which won Best Comedy at the Manhattan Film Festival, and “Habana Instant,” which received an award at the Montreal World Film Festival and earned him a Best Actor award at the Tequila Film Festival Guadalajara. His acting roles have included lead performances in television shows such as “El Desconocido” (The Unknown Hitman) and NBC/Telemundo’s “Al Otro Lado del Muro.” He took on the role of Juan Diego in “Lady of Guadalupe.” In 2020, he was honored with the Diamond Award for best performer, and in 2021, he received an Oscar Signature Award nomination at the World Film Festival in Dubai. Recent film projects include “The Last Rumba,” which premiered on Showtime and Paramount Plus.

Continuing his career progression, 2023 saw Guillermo Ivan premiere two action movies: “As Good As Dead,” where he acted alongside Michael Jai White and Tom Berenger, and “Shrapnel,” featuring Jason Patric and Cam Gigandet. He is actively involved in upcoming projects, with several films slated for release in 2024, including “Six Hours Away,” “Desert Dawn” with Kevin Lutz, and “Doctor Doctor.” Beyond acting, Ivan is also a producer and director, frequently taking on multiple roles in his cinematic endeavors. He founded Golden Ceiba Productions to focus on creating films that reflect truth, resilience, and human experiences.