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Gael García Bernal

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Gael García Bernal began his acting career as a child, working with his parents in a variety of plays. When he was fourteen, he starred in a soap opera called "Abuelo y yo, El" (1992). He appeared in film school exercises and short films, including De tripas, corazón (1996), directed by Antonio Urrutia, which was nominated for an Academy 'Award' for Best Short Film, and Ojo en la nuca, El (2001), a short film directed by Rodrigo Plá. Bernal studied acting in the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Amores perros (2000) was his first major feature film, followed by Y tu mamá también (2001), directed by Alfonso Cuarón and photographed by Emmanuel Lubezki.

Trivialidades

Studied acting in London.

Close friend of Diego Luna.

Son of Patricia Bernal and José Ángel García.

Was named one of "People en Español"'s 25 Most Beautiful 2002 (June 2002 Issue)

Dated actress Natalie Portman (March 2003-May 2004)

At 17, traveled to Europe and, in 1999, studied dramatic art at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, England for three years. He was the first Mexican to be accepted at this prestigious school.

He said his idols are Klaus Kinski, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Marcello Mastroianni.

Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.

As he is Mexican born, he had to be able to do a convincing Spanish accent before Pedro Almodóvar would allow him to get his role(s) in the movie Mala educación, La (2004).

Close friends with Argentinian actress Dolores Fonzi

His favorite actor is Javier Bardem and would love to work with him in the future.

His favorite actresses are Emily Watson and Juliette Binoche.

Was officially in the BAFTA longlist (Equivalently, the semi-finals) for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, for his role in Babel (2006), which consisted of 15 finalists for each category (except Animated Film). However, he was eliminated in the next round, which the five official nominees were selected. [2007].

Choosen by Empire Magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in the world (#65) 2007.

Played Ernesto 'Che' Guevara twice: in Fidel (2002) (TV) and in Diarios de motocicleta (2004).

Speaks French, Italian, Spanish and some Portuguese.

Was ranked #7 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008).

Co-founder of the production company _Canana Films [mx]_ along with childhood friend and fellow actor Diego Luna and Mexican producer Pablo Cruz (II). The company focuses on Mexican - and Latin American-themed features that deal with social justice issues.

Personal Quotes

A person isn't born with the intelligence to be with someone especial, you learn it, and you fail in the path of life, but you don't have to give up the chance to love.

Democracy should be practiced not every six years, but every day.

Talent survives and remains while beauty is diluted.

Histories are to educate, so that we understand better for ourselves and for motivation.

I believe fervently in the nature, in truth and imagination, I believe in the blood, in life, words, and motivations.

I think we're all political, in a way. What has happened recently in my case is that, fortunately, I've been able to get more in touch with the things I can change and do.

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