René Lavan

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Characters played by René Lavan

Carlos Suarez — Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)

Javier's brother, a revolutionary sympathizer conflicted about American presence in Cuba.

Cuban Diplomat #2 — Che: Part One (2008)

Representative attending international diplomatic events.

Gustavo — Bitter Sugar (1996)

A patriotic Cuban communist and the film's central character, Gustavo falls in love with Yolanda while facing growing disillusionment with life in Cuba. He clashes with her over politics and her plans to leave, cares for his brother Bobby, and ultimately refuses to flee to Miami. During a speech by Castro, he takes a pistol and is shot dead by a guard.

Career Overview

René Lavan has 16 screen credits in a career dating back to 1994. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Che Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Bitter Sugar, The Old Man and the Parrot, The Magnificent Mendez. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
16
Birth Date
1968-11-05

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7312914), public domain (CC0).