If you like modern cinema, Gael Garcia Bernal is surely familiar to you. This is an amazingly charismatic actor who has become famous throughout the world, despite the stereotypes that Mexicans play only in soap operas. Gael manages to remain a true Latino, but at the same time stay away from melodramas. Let's get to know this talented actor better.
early years
Gael Garcia Bernal, films with which he is now loved in many countries, was born in the small town of Guadalajara in 1978. His parents, Patricia and Jose Angel, were young actors, which are truly exotic for Mexico. There was very little money in the family, so the parents of the child took with them to work - to the theater. To cope with the problems, the parents decided that the child should play in the series - this is a real financial salvation. So Gael Garcia Bernal was on the set as a kid. He quickly got used to his acting life and became friends with other stars. The fate of the child was predetermined!
Way to success
The first noteworthy role Gael Garcia Bernal received at 11 years old. He was invited to play in the series "Teresa", which was extremely popular in Mexico. Three years later, the actor again showed himself - he appeared in the series "Grandfather and I" and fascinated the audience with his dramatic talent. By the age of 18 in the acting career of Gael appeared in the short drama Antonio Urrutia. The film "Inside, the Heart" was nominated for an Academy Award. Gael knew very well who he wanted to become, so he went to London, where he entered the prestigious school of speech and drama. Thus, he became the first Mexican to pass exams at an educational institution of this level. It is not surprising that he became famous as a person who can destroy stereotypes.
First successful roles
Gael Garcia Bernal, a photo of which every enthusiastic movie connoisseur is immediately reminded of excellent films, was rapidly moving to success. Already at twenty-two years old, while still studying in London, he played a brilliant role in the film of Alejandro González Iñárritu. The tape, entitled “Bitch Love”, released in 2002, received eleven prizes in the actor’s homeland. Gael himself was also awarded. The jury of prestigious awards from the Golden Palm Branch to the Oscars were won.
The next year was another moment of triumph. This time, Gael Garcia Bernal appeared in the film "And Your Mom, too." This film is dedicated to the issues of growing up, associated with the difficult topics of drug addiction and the difficult political situation in Latin American society. In it, the actor played along with Diego Luna, whom he had known since childhood, since the time of filming in the series. Gael received the Marcello Mastroiani prize from the Venice Film Festival for his work in Alfons Cuaron's film.
Stable acting career
Gael Garcia Bernal, whose filmography was replenished with several successful tapes while still studying in London, did not lose popularity in subsequent years. It seems that the actor has an amazing talent in choosing roles. All of them are memorable and vivid, there is not a single film that could be called mediocre. Moreover, each work makes the viewer think about something significant. It is not surprising that many of the tapes with his participation were awarded nominations for Oscars and other prizes. It is worth noting such films as “Private Life” by Fito Paes, “There is No Tidings from God” by Agustin Diaz Janes, “Cuba Libre” by David Attwood and “The Secret of Father Amaro” by Carlos Carrera. Separately, it is worth noting the role of the great revolutionary Che Guevara, which Gael Garcia Bernal played in 2004. The tape was nominated for an Oscar. In addition, the film "Che Guevara: The Diaries of a Motorcyclist" received other nominations, and the actor himself was nominated for a BAFTA award.
Gael’s career went uphill, shooting became stable. He began to receive offers from many directors, but he gave preference, as he continues now, to author's works. So, in 2004 he appeared in the film Pedro Almodovar "Bad Education", and in 2006 won the audience with his play in Michel Gondry's film "The Science of Sleep".
He repeated his collaboration with Inarritu, playing in the drama “Babylon” in 2006. His work will be remembered by the audience for many years.
Fresh tapes and future plans
In recent years, several films have been released annually. Among the premieres, it is worth highlighting the comedy western “In the House of the Father”, where Bernal played with Will Ferrell.
The actor does not stop acting. In 2016, he pleased the fans with three premieres at once: “Desert Cities” by Roberto Sneijder, “Neruda” by Pablo Larrain, “Salt and Fire” by Werner Herzog.
It is worth noting that in parallel with acting, Gael is engaged in the producer business. Together with Diego Luna and Pablo Cruz, he founded his own company. His directorial debut was the film "Deficit."
In the near future it is planned to release two tapes with Gael, one of which is dedicated to the legendary Zorro. In addition, the actor took part in the voice acting of the animated film, which will soon see the light of day.