Manolo Cardona

Manuel “Manolo” Julián Cardona Molano (born April 25, 1977) is a Colombian actor.

Cardona was born in Popayán, Cauca, Colombia on April 25, 1977. At the age of seven, Cardona’s family nicknamed him “Manolo,” which would be later used as his stage name. When he was 18, he moved to Cali, Colombia, to finish his studies for finances and international relations. Manolo’s mother, Nancy Molano, is a psychologist, merchant, and astrologer. His father, Enrique Javier Cardona, has devoted his life to politics and was the mayor of Popayán. Cardona has four brothers. The elder, Francisco, is an agent and engineer, and the younger, Juan José, studied film direction at the University of Catalonia in Barcelona, Spain. One of his greatest passions is playing football (soccer).[