Residente
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 23, 1978 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico
- Active Years
- 1975–2026 (52 Years)
- Total Credits
- 27 credits in database
Biography
Residente, born René Pérez Joglar on February 23, 1978, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is recognized as a member of the alternative rap band Calle 13, which he formed with his siblings, Eduardo Visitante and Ileana Cabra. Together, the group released five albums and received four Grammy Awards along with 27 Latin Grammy Awards. Beyond his musical career, Residente has worked as a producer on documentaries, including Sin Mapa in 2009 and Residente in 2017. In the 2017 documentary titled Residente, he travels globally to trace his ancestry and record an album following the results of a DNA test. He has also directed several of his own music videos.
Career overview
Residente, born René Pérez Joglar, is a Puerto Rican rapper, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is recognized for his work as a member of the alternative rap band Calle 13, which he formed alongside his siblings, Eduardo Cabra and Ileana Cabra. The group released five albums and received four Grammy Awards and 27 Latin Grammy Awards.
Beyond his musical career, Residente has participated in the production of documentary films. He produced the 2009 documentary Sin Mapa and the 2017 documentary titled Residente. In the 2017 film, which follows his personal journey, he takes a DNA test and travels globally to trace his ancestry while recording a new album. Additionally, Residente has directed several of his own music videos. Born on February 23, 1978, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, he is also known by the names René Juan Pérez Joglar and R. His professional portfolio includes 22 known credits in the film and television industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
27 titles- Frank & Louis (2026) as Julian (as René Pérez Joglar)
- In the Summers (2024) as Vicente
- Bad Bunny: Most Wanted Tour (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- 313 (2024)
- PsiQuis: Un Giro Decolonial (2023) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Los lunes a las 9 (2022) as Self (Archive Footage)
- Habla Loud (2022) as Self
- Life of Crime: 1984-2020 (2021) Original Music Composer
- Simulacros de liberación (2021)
- La resistencia (2018)
- Ruben Blades Is Not My Name (2018) as Self
- Residente (2017) as Himself
- Residente (2017) Director
- Residente (2017) Music
- Así de grandes son las ideas (2014) Writer
- Así de grandes son las ideas (2014) Music
- Made in Mexico (2012) as Self
- ¡Sonó, Sonó… Tite Curet! (2011)
- MTV Unplugged: Los Tigres del Norte and Friends (2011)
- Calle 13 Festival de Viña del Mar (2011) as Himself
- Old Dogs (2009) as Tattoo Artist
- Zompi (2005) Animation
- Latin Grammy Awards (2000) as Self
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self
- Porto Rico Screenplay
- Porto Rico Director
- Porto Rico Producer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Residente best known for?
Residente is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Frank & Louis (2026), In the Summers (2024), La resistencia (2018), Old Dogs (2009).
When and where was Residente born?
Residente was born on February 23, 1978 in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico.
How many credits does Residente have?
Residente has accumulated over 27 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Residente's background in cinema and television?
Residente, born René Pérez Joglar on February 23, 1978, in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico, is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is recognized as a member of the alternative rap band Calle 13, which he formed with his siblings, Eduardo Visitante and Ileana Cabra. Together, the group released five albums and receive...
Residente by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Latin Grammy Awards (2000) as Self — aged about 22
- In the Summers (2024) as Vicente — aged about 46
- Austin City Limits (1975) as Self — aged about 2
- La resistencia (2018) — aged about 40
- Old Dogs (2009) as Tattoo Artist — aged about 31
- Frank & Louis (2026) as Julian (as René Pérez Joglar) — aged about 48
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