Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Álvarez-Nóvoa and the second or maternal family name is Sánchez.

Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa Sánchez (1940 in La Felguera – 23 September 2015) was a Spanish theatre director, writer, actor and lecturer. He won the 2000 Goya award for Best New Actor for his performance as Vecino in Solas.^[1] He died on 23 September 2015 from lung cancer at the age of 75.^[2]

Carlos Álvarez
Carlos Álvarez in 2011
Born	Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa Sánchez 1940 La Felguera, Langreo
Died	23 September 2015 (aged 75) Sevilla
Occupation(s)	Writer, professor and actor

Selected filmography

Film

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1997	Lucía, Lucía
1999	Solas
2002	Magic Bay
2005	Elsa & Fred
2011	Chrysalis
2015	The Bride	Padre
	Carlos, rey emperador[3]	Leonardo da Vinci	TV series