Curiosidades

When he won the Silver Bear at Berlin, Frances McDormand (the president of the jury) caught him in the exit and congratulated him for the award, telling him that she loved the movie "Lost Embrace" and informing him that she was also an actress.

Two of his films, in the same year, 2004, O Abraço Partido (2004) (The Lost Embrace) and Whisky (2004), were submitted for Foreign-Language Film Oscar consideration. The former by Argentina and the latter by Uruguay.

Attended Colegio Integral in Montevideo, Uruguay.

He started taking acting classes in 1994.

Has two brothers: Federico Hendler and Matias Hendler.

Partner of director Ana Katz since 2005.

Daughter, with Ana Katz, Helena Hendler born in 2008.

Son, with Ana Katz, Raimundo Hendler born in 2011.