Gael Garcia Bernal Biography

Occup.Actor
FromMexico
BornNovember 30, 1978
Age45 years
Gael Garcia Bernal, a distinguished Mexican actor, supervisor, and producer, was born on November 30, 1978, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. The kid of José Ángel García, an accomplished director, and Patricia Bernal, a previous model and starlet, Gael grew up and thrived in the rich social setting of the movie market.

Garcia Bernal's early passion for arts and performing led him to sign up with the Central School of Speech as well as Drama at the University of London at the young age of 19. This in-depth formal training in theater led the way for his effective occupation in the realm of international and also Latin American movie theater.

Gael's meteoric surge to international fame began in 2000 with his function as Octavio in the well-known Mexican dramatization movie 'Amores Perros', guided by Alejandro G. Iñárritu. Amores Perros was extremely applauded both in your area and internationally, including an Oscar election for Best Foreign Language Film, and developed Gael Garcia Bernal in the Mexican film market.

Complying with the success of Amores Perros, Gael's collaboration with one more celebrated Mexican supervisor, Alfonso Cuarón, in the coming-of-age drama 'Y Tu Mamá También' (2001), cemented his position as one of the leading stars in not just Mexican movie theater, but likewise in the global round. His character, Julio Zapata, not just reverberated with target markets across the world but additionally made him the distinguished Marcello Mastroianni Award for Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.

Loyal to his Latin American roots, Gael proceeded collaborating with regional filmmakers, including Walter Salles in 'The Motorcycle Diaries' (2004) and Pedro Almodóvar in 'Bad Education' (2004). In The Motorcycle Diaries, Gael plays the legendary duty of Che Guevara, which amassed him worldwide recognition and distinctions. Meanwhile, his representation of a transgressive personality in Bad Education highlights his flexibility as an actor.

For many years, Gael expanded his career and checked out a selection of styles from comedy, drama, computer animation, documentaries, and independent movies in both Spanish as well as English. Some of his significant films include 'Babel' (2006), 'The Science of Sleep' (2006), 'Museo' (2018), as well as 'Coco' (2017), where he offered his voice to the personality Hector.

Beyond acting, Gael has actually likewise routed a few movies, including his launching function 'D éficit' (2007) as well as 'Chicuarotes' (2019). Moreover, he co-founded Canana Films, a manufacturing firm, along with his lifelong good friend as well as fellow actor Diego Luna, which aims to promote the Latin American film sector.

Gael Garcia Bernal remains true to his origins and also is proactively involved in taking on social issues that impact the area's people. His humanitarian and political initiatives have actually consisted of advocating for the rights of the Central American immigrants as well as taking part in protests against the murders of reporters in Mexico.

As one of the most gifted as well as seriously distinguished stars in contemporary movie theater, Gael's journey from a small-town child in Guadalajara to an international star exemplifies his passion for the art type and his commitment and also dedication to his profession.

Our collection contains 9 quotes who is written / told by Gael.

Related authors: Marcello Mastroianni (Actor), Pedro Almodovar (Director), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Walter Salles (Director), Ice T (Musician), Che Guevara (Revolutionary)

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9 Famous quotes by Gael Garcia Bernal

Small: In Mexico you have death very close. Thats true for all human beings because its a part of life, but in
"In Mexico you have death very close. That's true for all human beings because it's a part of life, but in Mexico, death can be found in many things"
Small: I was little there were times I wanted my parents to be normal. I wanted them to have a religion.
"I was little there were times I wanted my parents to be normal. I wanted them to have a religion. I wanted them to have a job, like the parents of every other kid I went to school with"
Small: Every decision that you make you have to be incredible congruent. It doesnt mean that you have to starv
"Every decision that you make you have to be incredible congruent. It doesn't mean that you have to starve. If you need money, you do something that gives you money, that's normal"
Small: Doing films in Latin America is like an act of faith. I mean, you really have to believe in what youre
"Doing films in Latin America is like an act of faith. I mean, you really have to believe in what you're doing because if not, you feel like it's a waste of time because you might as well be doing something that at least pays you the rent"
Small: You know, Motorcycle Diaries has no incredible stories, no sudden plot twists, it doesnt play that way.
"You know, Motorcycle Diaries has no incredible stories, no sudden plot twists, it doesn't play that way. It's about recognizing that instance of change and embracing it"
Small: In Mexico, theater is very underground, so if youre a theater actor its very difficult to make a living
"In Mexico, theater is very underground, so if you're a theater actor it's very difficult to make a living. But it's also a very beautiful pathway to knowledge and to an open education"
Small: Life certainly points it out to you - you can go this way or the other way. You have to decide and its
"Life certainly points it out to you - 'you can go this way or the other way.' You have to decide and it's a very strong decision because, would you sleep well knowing that you're living in the best place, but you're letting the place where you should live alone?"
Small: In Latin America, you dont do things for the money because there is no money
"In Latin America, you don't do things for the money because there is no money"
Small: I always wanted to act, but I never thought it would be my profession. I thought that Id end up doing o
"I always wanted to act, but I never thought it would be my profession. I thought that I'd end up doing other things, but that in the meantime I'd do plays"