Juan Pablo was born in Guatemala City. He comes from a family of artists; painters, photographers, writers, and filmmakers. His great grand-father brought the first film projection system to Guatemala, back in the 1800s.
Juan Pablo Olyslager is an actor and producer, known for Tremors (2019), El Xendra (2012) and V.I.P.: Very Important Prisoners (2007).
Juan Pablo began acting at a young age and he had to make it on his own due to a lack of support for artists in his home country. His acting preparation comes from many places, including London, Havana, Los Angeles, and New York. Juan Pablo is one of the most recognized Guatemalan actors, having a prolific career in film reaching many countries. He enjoys challenges, that’s why he filmed a movie, V.I.P, in a real-life Guatemalan prison, collaborating with dangerous inmates who acted in the movie as well. He has participated in theatre as well. During this past summer, Juan Pablo won the award at Outfest for Best Actor for his portrayal of Pablo in TEMBLORES.
Great actor and great movie.
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