Gael García Bernal
Gael García Bernal
Personal Life
- Born: November 30, 1978 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- Occupation: Actor, director, producer
- Years active: 1996–present
- Spouse(s): Dolores Fonzi (2009–2014)
- Children: Lázaro García Fonzi (born 2009)
Career
Gael García Bernal is a Mexican actor, director, and producer. He is known for his roles in the films Amores perros, Y tu mamá también, The Motorcycle Diaries, Babel, The Science of Sleep, No, Blindness, Mamá, Neruda, and Zama. Bernal has also directed several short films and documentaries, including Déficit (2007) and Chicuarotes (2019).
Bernal began his acting career in the early 1990s, appearing in several Mexican telenovelas. He made his film debut in 1996 with Amores perros, which was a critical and commercial success. Bernal's performance in the film earned him a nomination for the Ariel Award for Best Actor.
In 2000, Bernal starred in Y tu mamá también, which was another critical and commercial success. The film earned Bernal a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
In 2004, Bernal starred in The Motorcycle Diaries, which was a biographical film about the early life of Che Guevara. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Bernal's performance earned him a nomination for the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
In 2006, Bernal starred in Babel, which was a drama film about the interconnectedness of people from different parts of the world. The film was a critical and commercial success, and Bernal's performance earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Bernal has since starred in a number of other successful films, including The Science of Sleep (2006), No (2012), Blindness (2008), Mamá (2013), Neruda (2016), and Zama (2017).
In addition to his acting career, Bernal is also a producer and director. He has produced several short films and documentaries, including Déficit (2007) and Chicuarotes (2019).
Bernal is a vocal advocate for social justice and human rights. He is a member of the board of directors of Amnesty International and has spoken out against the Mexican government's drug war.
Bernal is one of the most successful and acclaimed actors in Mexico. He has won numerous awards for his work, including the Ariel Award for Best Actor, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, and the BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.
