''The Chosen One'' (

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: ''El nominado'', ) is a 2003 Chilean

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written and directed by Nacho Argiró and Gabriel López. It stars Sebastián Layseca accompanied by Francisco Reyes,

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and

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. It premiered on October 16, 2003, in Chilean theaters.

Synopsis

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have been saturating the programming of the most popular television channels for years until finally the ratings begin to decline. In a last and desperate attempt, “Bajo Tierra” is created, where 12 young people must live for 90 days in an underground bunker in the middle of the

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. Despite the effort, the rating levels do not improve, until Miguel is eliminated by his teammates, triggering his madness.

Cast

The actors participating in this film are: * Sebastián Layseca as Miguel * Francisco Reyes as Patricio *

as Sara *

as Rodrigo * Tomás Vidiella as Mañungo Eyzaguirre *

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as Clara * Fabián Gianola as ElBio *

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as Ana * Ramón Llao as Andueza * René Laván as Kune *

Francisca Merino María Francisca Rosa Merino Garrido (born 9 May 1973), known as Pancha Merino, is a Chilean actress and television presenter. Her most prominent roles have been on Canal 13 series, including ', '' and '. Biography Francisca Merino started appea ...

as Celina *

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as Inés * Paulina De La Paz as Agustina *

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as Javier * Katyna Huberman as Verónica *

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as Lucrecia *

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as Catalina * Juan Pablo Ogalde as César *

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as President *

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as Andrés * Paola Camaggi as Susana * Gonzalo Feito as Notero

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Chosen One (2003 film), The 2003 films 2003 horror films 2003 thriller films Chilean horror thriller films 2000s slasher films 2000s Spanish-language films Films set in Chile Films shot in Chile Films set in 2006 Films about television 2000s Chilean films