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Alejandro Vales is a multifaceted and impassioned figure in the theatrical arts, born into the culturally rich backdrop of Buenos Aires, Argentina. An accomplished actor, clown, director, and playwright, Alejandro's journey in dramaturgy has been marked by esteemed workshops with luminaries such as Gracia Morales, Ariel Barchilón, Ignacio Apolo, and Mario Diament. His acting prowess, honed under the tutelage of Franklin Caicedo, Enrique Guevara, and José María Landi, has graced both stage and screen.

Alejandro's theatrical repertoire as an actor includes compelling performances in works like Griselda Gambaro's "The Blunder," Adriana Grinberg's "Souls of Balvanera," and Rafael Spregelburd's "Fate of Two Things or Three." His cinematic ventures include roles in "I Have No Short Dream" directed by Jossie Malis and "Becoming," a film by Marcelo López.

Turning the spotlight to directing, Alejandro's directorial acumen is evident in productions such as Michel Tremblay's "For the Pleasure of Seeing Her Again," "The Test" by Jordi Vallejo, "Under Therapy" and "Married without Children" by Matías del Federico, and the laugh riot "Rob Me More" by Alexis Valdes in Puerto Rico. He brought to life "Waiting for the Hearse" by Jacobo Langsner and "I Shouldn't Say This a Hundred Times" by Ricardo Talesnik with a director's eye for the stirring and the memorable.

As a playwright, he has penned the delightful "The Circus of Enriqueta and Agapito," a family clown show, and "Plastic," a social satire that incisively comments on plastic surgery and the twisted nature of relationships. His narrative craft also gave birth to "Passional," a transcendent tale of love undeterred by the boundaries of life and death, time and space.

His current endeavors include adapting notable works like "Under Therapy" and others for Miami audiences, showcased at the celebrated Teatro 8, where he serves as the artistic director. This theatre, once the venerable Teatro de Bellas Artes, has emerged from the shadows of the pandemic as a beacon of culture under Alejandro's stewardship, embodying a new chapter in Miami's theatrical saga.

In the wake of Teatro 8's demolition in early 2023, Alejandro has been instrumental in its phoenix-like rebirth at its new home, where he not only leads acting classes but continues to weave his artistic vision into the fabric of Miami's cultural scene.

Alejandro, with his wife Jessica Alvarez Dieguez, founded Cirko Teatro, a collective that brought the Argentine theater festival to Miami in 2010-a testament to their commitment to theatrical arts. As a co-founder of HISTEPA (Hispanic Theaters and Producers Association), he continues to champion the proliferation and appreciation of Hispanic theater.

Through Alejandro's illustrious career, his dedication to his craft and his community shines as a guiding light for thespians and audiences alike, in a career as vibrant and dynamic as theater itself."

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Alejandro Vales

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