In Ricardo Darín and the Construction of Latin American Film Stardom, Garavelli investigates Darín's career and star persona to test if the characteristics of the Hollywood star system are applicable in the Latin American context. Drawing on extensive archival research and with input from the actor himself, this multifaceted study provides a detailed examination of Darín's rise to stardom; assesses his performative strategies; explores what stardom means for the Latin American film industry; examines how Darín might be considered the epitome of the contemporary Latin American star, whilst contextualising important avenues of enquiry within key historical, cultural, and political moments. Clara Garavelli is currently Director of Studies for Modern Languages and Associate Professor in Spanish and Latin American Studies at the University of Leicester (UK).