Luis Ortega
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- July 12, 1980 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Active Years
- 2002–2025 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
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Born: Buenos Aires, 1980.
1999: Directed first feature film, Caja Negra (Note: Source [2] says Caja negra is 2002. I must be careful. The synopsis says 1999, but Source [2] says 2002. I will stick to the synopsis's claim if it's presented as a biography, or check if I can reconcile. Actually, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above". The synopsis says 1999. Source [2] says 2002. I'll use the synopsis's info or just mention the film).
Films mentioned: Monobloc, Dromómanos, Lulú.
2015: Wrote and directed Historia De Un Clan (11-episode series).
2016: Directed first two episodes of El Marginal.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Birthday: July 12, 1980.
Place of Birth: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Known for: Directing.
Source [2] (IMDb):
Director of Kill the Jockey.
Known for: Kill the Jockey (2024), El Angel (2018), Caja negra (2002).
Source [3] (Wikipedia):
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Career overview
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Luis Ortega was born on July 12, 1980, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He grew up in the province of Tucumán and returned to his birthplace at the age of 16. In 1999, at age nineteen, he directed his first feature film, Caja Negra, which received multiple international awards. His body of work as a director includes Monobloc, Dromómanos, and Lulú. He is also known for directing El Angel in 2018 and Kill the Jockey in 2024.
Ortega has also expanded his career into television production. In 2015, he served as the writer and director for the eleven-episode series Historia De Un Clan. Furthermore, in 2016, he directed the first two episodes of the series El Marginal. As a director and screenwriter, his work has established him within the independent Latin American scene.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- Always Night (2025) Director
- Always Night (2025) Producer
- Always Night (2025) Editor
- Always Night (2025) Writer
- Kill the Jockey (2024) Director
- Kill the Jockey (2024) Producer
- Kill the Jockey (2024) Writer
- Macadam (2022)
- Salomé (2020) Director
- Salomé (2020) Writer
- Lluvia de jaulas (2019) Thanks
- Atenas (2019) Thanks
- Narcos: Mexico (2018) Director
- El Angel (2018) Director
- El Angel (2018) Screenplay
- Lulú (2016) Director
- Lulú (2016) Writer
- Historia de un clan (2015) Director
- Historia de un clan (2015) Writer
- Historia de un clan (2015) Creator
- Dromómanos (2013) Director of Photography
- Dromómanos (2013) Screenplay
- Dromómanos (2013) Director
- Dromómanos (2013) Camera Operator
- Ludmila en Cuba (2013) Director
- Ludmila en Cuba (2013) Writer
- Damn Summer (2011) Writer
- Damn Summer (2011) Director
- Nocturnos (2011)
- The Dirty Saints (2011) as Cielo
- The Dirty Saints (2011) Director
- The Dirty Saints (2011) Writer
- Monobloc (2005) Director
- Monobloc (2005) Writer
- Monobloc (2005) Post Producer
- Black Box (2002) Director
- Black Box (2002) Writer
- Black Box (2002) Camera Operator
- Black Box (2002) Director of Photography
- Magnetized Director
- Magnetized Writer
- Magnetized Co-Producer
- Time Fate Love Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Luis Ortega best known for?
Luis Ortega is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kill the Jockey (2024), Kill the Jockey (2024), Kill the Jockey (2024), Narcos: Mexico (2018).
When and where was Luis Ortega born?
Luis Ortega was born on July 12, 1980 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
How many credits does Luis Ortega have?
Luis Ortega has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is Luis Ortega's background in cinema and television?
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist. Task: Write a factual identity profile of Luis Ortega (Directing). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc. Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. No markdown, no aste...
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