14 February 2025
16 minutes
Laura Kramer meets Carlos Diehz, the Mexican actor and architect making his big-screen debut in ‘Conclave’. He talks about his breakout role, stepping onto a film set for the first time and how his background in architecture unexpectedly prepared him for acting.
14 February 2025
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