Theater, movie, radio and television actor. One of the most popular Cuban artists. His extraordinary versatility has taken him to a high position of admiration and popular respect due to his peculiar style, shown not only in the hilarious satire but also in the interpretation of poems and dramatic texts.

He is creator of a singular way of speech, making him unique. Having notable success nationally and abroad, his performances are very interesting at exclusive concert halls and even at popular shows, amphitheaters, stadiums and public squares. His expressive means and mimic achieved that communication always present in his performances.

Since 18 years ago, he is presenting La Peña de Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera, at Napoleonic Museum of Havana, becoming an important cultural cell where you can not only enjoy his art but also, meet consacrated and novel poets, actors, troubadours, humourists, artisans, painters and other creators. Famous international artists has visited his Peña, recognizing the high quality of the public formed there.

Carlos Ruiz de la Tejera has left his prints on the Cuban movie. His filmography is composed by a dozen films highlighting three made by the remarkable movie maker Tomás Gutierrez Alea: Las doce sillas, La muerte de un burócrata and Los Sobrevivientes, two other films by Julio García Espinosa:Son o no son and El Piano plus a movie by Armand Gatti, French movie maker.

Taken from: Featuring of ''Cantos de Amor y Vida'' CD, EGREM record label.

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