Sebastián Lelio

Sebastián Lelio was a director, writer, producer, and actor who was known for directing "A Fantastic Woman" (2017) and "The Wonder" (2022). He was born in Mendoza, Argentina and attended Escuela de Cine de Chile. His early credits include the film "Navidad," released in 2009. Throughout his career, he has earned 6 award nominations, notably receiving an Independent Spirit Award for Best International Film in 2018 for "A Fantastic Woman." His top performing U.S. films include "Gloria Bell" (5.61M) in 2019 and "Disobedience" (3.48M) in 2018. Sebastián Lelio died on November 6, 2026 in Las Condes, Región Metropolitana de Santiago, Chile at the age of 52.