Quick Facts
Born:
1949-11-01
Birthplace:
Gijón, Asturias, Spain
Credits:
13 Total Roles
Paco Ignacio Taibo II
Acting
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Biography
Francisco Ignacio Taibo Mahojo (b. January 11, 1949), better known as Paco Taibo II or informally as PIT, is a Spanish-Mexican writer, novelist and political activist based in Mexico City.
He is most widely known as the founder of the neopolicial genre of novel in Latin America and is also a prominent member of the international crime writing community. His Spanish language work has won numerous awards including two Latin American Dashiell Hammett Prizes. In 2018, Taibo was appointed as head of the Fondo de Cultura Económica by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
He is most widely known as the founder of the neopolicial genre of novel in Latin America and is also a prominent member of the international crime writing community. His Spanish language work has won numerous awards including two Latin American Dashiell Hammett Prizes. In 2018, Taibo was appointed as head of the Fondo de Cultura Económica by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Known For
The 43
Himself
Patria
Self
The Traces of Dr. Ernesto Guevara
Himself
El Che
Self
Before We Are Forgotten
Self
Between Cuba and Mexico, Everything is Bonito & Sabroso
Self
Ernesto Guevara, also known as "Che"
Self
¿Dónde están?
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Léemelo TV | Self |
| 2022 | Fuimos revolución. 10 de junio de 1971 MOVIE | Paco Ignacio Taibo II |
| 2021 | Fuimos Revolución. 10 de junio de 1971 TV | Paco Ignacio Taibo II |
| 2019 | The 43 TV | Himself |
| 2019 | Patria MOVIE | Self |
| 2017 | El Che MOVIE | Self |
| 2016 | Between Cuba and Mexico, Everything is Bonito & Sabroso MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Ernesto Guevara, also known as "Che" MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Before We Are Forgotten MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | The Traces of Dr. Ernesto Guevara MOVIE | Himself |