Gael Garcia Bernal

Date of Birth: November 30, 1978

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Date of Death: (Alive)

Biography

Gael García Bernal is a renowned Mexican actor, producer, and director, highly regarded for his versatility and powerful performances in both Latin American and international cinema. Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Bernal began his career as a child actor in telenovelas. He gained international prominence with his role in the critically acclaimed film “Amores Perros” (2000), directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Bernal has continued to build an impressive career with roles in notable films such as “Y Tu Mamá También” (2001), “The Motorcycle Diaries” (2004), and “Babel” (2006). He has also ventured into television, starring in the Amazon Studios series “Mozart in the Jungle” (2014-2018), for which he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy. In addition to his acting career, Bernal co-founded the production company Canana Films with fellow actor Diego Luna. Through Canana Films, he has supported and produced a number of socially and politically significant projects. Bernal is also known for his activism, particularly in areas concerning human rights and social justice.

5 Interesting Facts about Gael Garcia Bernal

1. Gael García Bernal was the first Mexican actor to receive a Golden Globe Award.

2. He is the son of Patricia Bernal, an actress, and director, and José Ángel García, an actor, and director.

3. Bernal co-founded the Ambulante Documentary Film Festival, which tours around Mexico to promote documentary filmmaking.

4. He voiced the character Héctor in the acclaimed Pixar animated film “Coco” (2017).

5. Gael García Bernal studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Gael Garcia Bernal

1. “I think that the best thing that I can do is to be a part of the public’s imagination.”

2. “If you’re not honest with your work, you will never be honest with yourself.”

3. “I think the most important thing is to keep working and keep creating and keep evolving.”

4. “Art is a way to understand the world, and it’s a way to confront the world.”

5. “The beauty of acting is that you can embody another life and another world and another reality.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Highest net worth achieved: Approximately $12 million

Children

Gael García Bernal has two children with his former partner, Argentine actress Dolores Fonzi: 1. Lázaro García Fonzi (born in 2009) 2. Libertad García Fonzi (born in 2011)