Leonel Cauchois

Acting

Born: December 4, 2002

Birthplace: Argentina

Leonel Cauchois is a Uruguayan filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter from Rocha. He is part of a new wave of independent artists bringing regional stories to the screen. He is best known for his debut film Román, which he wrote, directed, and starred in. The film explores themes of identity and mental health through a raw, personal lens. Cauchois’ work has reached platforms like Retina Latina, positioning him as an emerging voice in contemporary Uruguayan cinema.