Hugo Medrano, actor Hugo Medrano (Paco) studied acting in Argentina with Carlos Fernandez and F. Javier.  In Spain, he studied with Jose Monleón and Miguel Narros at the Teatro Estudio y Centro Dramatico.  At the Metropolitan Washington, D.C. Hispanic Theater - GALA, Mr. Medrano was most recently seen in Aeroplanos (which toured El Salvador) and El beso de la mujer araña for which he won the 1994 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Actor in a Resident Play.  Other performances include leading roles in Las Casas, Made in Lanús, La secreta obscenidad de cada día, Camaralenta, and Matatangos.  In English, Mr. Medrano has performed in The Fantastiks at the American Showcase Theater, in The Night at Joy of Motion, and in Principia Scriptoria at Studio Theater.  Mr. Medrano has directed more than 50 productions at GALA, which he founded in 1976.  Four of his productions were presented at The Public Theatre by Joseph Papp.  In 1988, Mr. Medrano received the Mary Goldwater Award for Best Actor from the Theatre Lobby and in 1989, he received the Mayor’s Award for Artistic Excellence.  Last year he received the Hispanic Achievement Award by Hispanic Magazine and AT&T.