Acting

Mateo Honles

Mateo Honles, a young actor from El Salvador, has emerged as a notable talent in his country’s film industry. He is best recognized for playing the childhood version of José Guevara in the Salvadoran-American feature *Fireflies at El Mozote* (*Luciérnagas en El Mozote*). The film, rooted in themes of historical memory and survival, follows its protagonist from youth onward, and Honles’ portrayal earned him widespread attention.

Before this breakthrough role, Honles appeared in several Salvadoran productions, including *Days of Light* (2019) and *La balada de Hortensia* (2024), demonstrating his early and steady involvement in national cinema. His growing body of work has established him as one of the most promising emerging faces in contemporary Salvadoran filmmaking.

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