Guillermo del Toro

A master of fantasy and horror, Guillermo del Toro was born in 1964 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico and has been active in the film industry since 1985. Known for his intricate storytelling and dark fantastical worlds, del Toro's most acclaimed films include "Pan's Labyrinth," which won three Academy Awards, and "The Shape of Water," which won the Oscar for Best Picture in 2018. His work is characterized by a profound attention to detail, a deep empathy for his characters, and a unique blend of horror and beauty.

Del Toro is a true artist, painting vivid scenes that dance between the macabre and the magical, and his love for the fantastical is infectious, reminding us of the power and importance of imagination.