ABOUT ME
Alfonso Pineda Ulloa, affectionately known as Poncho Pineda in the industry, is a celebrated director whose creative brilliance has significantly influenced both cinema and television. With an MFA from UCLA and over a decade of hands-on experience, he is recognized as a visionary capable of navigating diverse genres with finesse and sensitivity. His immersion in literature, cinematography, directing, scriptwriting, and film production at UCLA laid the groundwork for a career filled with remarkable achievements. Participating in prestigious programs like IFP's "Project Involve" under Rodrigo García's mentorship was pivotal; it broadened his artistic scope and honed his ability to direct in a deeply human and visually captivating manner, creating narratives that resonate profoundly with audiences.
Pineda Ulloa's directorial portfolio boasts an impressive array of projects, ranging from intimate dramas and comedies to pulse-pounding action thrillers and vibrant musicals. In the television realm, he has made an indelible mark with hits like "¿Quién mató a Sara?" (“Who Killed Sarah?”) on Netflix, captivating over 54 million viewers worldwide. He's also earned three Emmy International nominations, including HBO's "Sr. Ávila," which took home the prize in 2017. The other two nods are for the renowned Juan Gabriel series, "Hasta que te conocí," (“Until I Met You”) and "El Recluso" (“The Inmate.”) His knack for telling captivating stories and his collaborative approach have made him a highly sought-after director, thanks to his ability to create thoughtful and engaging content that resonates with international audiences.
2024 promises to be an exhilarating chapter for Poncho Pineda, with the anticipated release of six projects spanning both the silver and small screens. From the enigmatic psychological thriller "Las Azules" for Apple TV+ to "¡Lucha! Despierta tu naturaleza" ("Fight! Awaken Your Nature") for Disney+, and the poignant feature film drama "Todavía Conmigo" ("Still With Me"), which recently won the Audience Award at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, Pineda Ulloa persists in pushing creative boundaries, infusing each endeavor with a fresh perspective. Recently, his family comedy “Un Buen Divorcio” (“A Good Divorce”) became the most-watched show on ViX.
His body of work also encompasses notable achievements such as "Amor Dolor y Vice Versa" ("Love, Pain and Vice Versa"), an official selection at the Tribeca Film Festival, and the gripping action thriller "There Are No Saints," crafted by the acclaimed Paul Schrader, underscoring his versatility and knack for captivating audiences across diverse genres.
In essence, Alfonso Pineda Ulloa, or Poncho Pineda, emerges as a prominent luminary among contemporary directors, owing to his exceptional talent, collaborative ethos, storytelling acumen, directorial finesse, and penchant for crafting globally resonant content. His cinematic breadth and depth affirm him as a true virtuoso of his craft, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of film and television.
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