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Carlos Diehz (born 1971) is a Mexican architect and actor. He is best known for his role as Cardinal Benítez in the 2024 film Conclave, exploring the political and spiritual complexities of the election of a new Pope.

Early life and career

Diehz was born in Mexico City and spent much of his early life interested in the arts, including drawing, painting, and singing. Despite an interest in acting during high school, he hesitated to pursue it due to shyness. He worked as an architect for over 30 years, relocating to Canada in 2009, where he settled in Vancouver.

In 2020, after his children had grown and moved out, Diehz revisited his passion for acting. He enrolled in online workshops during the COVID-19 pandemic and trained under coaches like Waymon Boone and Jessica Houde. Initially considering acting as a hobby, he committed to the craft seriously after advice from his instructors.

Breakthrough with Conclave

Diehz's breakthrough role came in Conclave, a papal thriller by Edward Berger. The global casting search, led by Nina Gold, culminated in Diehz being cast as Cardinal Benitez after a series of auditions in 2022. After Diezh was cast in the movie, the character of Benitez was changed from being a Filipino in the Robert Harris novel to a Mexican.

Diehz brought his life experience as an architect and immigrant to his performance, relating deeply to his character's values of humility and progressiveness. During production, he received mentorship from co-stars such as Fiennes and Lithgow, who offered advice on acting techniques and managing stage fright.

Personal life

Diehz continues to work in architecture alongside his acting career. In interviews, he has expressed a desire to pursue more acting opportunities while drawing inspiration from his background and life experiences. Outside of work, he enjoys painting and karaoke, often singing songs from the 1980s. Diehz is married.

Filmography

References

1. Calderon, Lucero. "Carlos Diehz, el arquitecto del cine; aquí los detalles del estreno de 'Cónclave'" [Carlos Diehz, the architect of cinema; here are the details of the premiere of 'Conclave']. Excélsior (in Spanish).
2. Gee, Dana (25 October 2024). "Vancouver actor Carlos Diehz lands key role in Conclave". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 6 January 2024.
3. Diehz, Carlos (10 December 2024). "Carlos Diehz – Conclave". hnmag.ca (Interview). Interviewed by Bordoff, Shawn. Vancouver: Hollywood North Magazine. Retrieved 6 January 2025.
4. ^ Cardenas, Cat (23 December 2024). "In star-studded 'Conclave,' newcomer Carlos Diehz steals the spotlight". Los Angeles Times.
5. "Interview with Carlos Diehz". Movie Marker. 16 December 2024.
6. "Carlos Diehz: From architecture to the Vatican". Hollywood North Magazine. 10 December 2024.
7. "Vancouver actor Carlos Diehz lands key role in Conclave". Vancouver Sun. 25 October 2024.
8. "El mexicano Carlos Diehz es el cardenal Benítez en "Cónclave" (Video)". www.proceso.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved 10 January 2025.
9. "Interview with Carlos Diehz". Movie Marker. 16 December 2024.
10. "Interview with Carlos Diehz". Movie Marker. 16 December 2024.

External links

• Carlos Diehz at IMDb 

• Canadian people of North American descent
• Canadian people of Latin American descent
• North American people of Mexican descent
• People from Mexico City
• 21st-century Mexican male actors
• Living people
• Male actors from Mexico City
• 1971 births