Gael García Bernal

Gael García Bernal (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡaˈel ɣaɾˈsi.a βeɾˈnal]; born 30 November 1978) is a Mexican actor and producer. García Bernal is best known for his performances in the films Bad Education, The Motorcycle Diaries, Amores perros, Y tu mamá también, Babel, and Coco, and for his role as Rodrigo de Souza in the Amazon Studios' web television series Mozart in the Jungle. He and Diego Luna founded Canana Films in Mexico City.

Gael García Bernal
García Bernal in 2017
Born (1978-11-30) 30 November 1978[1]
CitizenshipMexican
OccupationActor, producer
Years active1989–present
Partner(s)Dolores Fonzi (2008–2014)
Parent(s)José Ángel García
Patricia Bernal
RelativesDarío Yazbek Bernal (half-brother)

García Bernal was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Motorcycle Diaries in 2005, and in 2016 won his first Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Mozart in the Jungle. In 2016, Time Magazine named him in the annual Time 100 most influential people list.[2] In 2020, The New York Times ranked him No. 25 in its list of the 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century.[3]

Early life

García Bernal was born in Guadalajara, Mexico, the son of Patricia Bernal, an actress and former model, and José Ángel García, an actor and director.[4] His stepfather is Sergio Yazbek, whom his mother married when García Bernal was young.[5] He started acting at just one year old and spent most of his teen years starring in telenovelas. When he was fourteen, he taught indigenous people in Mexico to read, often working with the Huichol people.[6] At the age of 15, he took part in peaceful demonstrations during the Chiapas uprising of 1994.[7][8]

He began studying philosophy at UNAM, Mexico's national university but, during a prolonged student strike, he decided to take a sabbatical to travel around Europe.[8] He then moved to London, and became the first Mexican accepted to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama.[9][10]

Career

After García Bernal's success in soap operas, Mexican director Alejandro González Iñárritu offered García Bernal a part in the Oscar-nominated Amores perros (2000). The film won rave reviews, and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. From there, García Bernal went on to star in several films, including director Alfonso Cuarón's Y tu mamá también (2001) and the Mexican box-office record-breaker El crimen del Padre Amaro (2002). He has also done some theatre work, including a 2005 production of Bodas de Sangre, by Federico García Lorca, in the Almeida Theatre in London. García Bernal also portrayed Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara twice, first in the 2002 TV miniseries Fidel and then, better known, in The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), an adaptation of a journal the 23-year-old Guevara wrote about his travels across South America. He was nominated for a BAFTA in 2005 for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role for The Motorcycle Diaries.

García Bernal has worked for acclaimed directors including González Iñárritu, Pedro Almodóvar, Walter Salles, Alfonso Cuarón, Michel Gondry, and Iciar Bollaín, among others. He has taken on roles in English-language films, including the Gondry-directed The Science of Sleep and The King, for which he earned rave reviews.[11]

García Bernal directed his first feature film, Déficit which was released in 2007.[12] He was cast in the 2008 film Blindness, an adaptation of the 1995 novel of the same name by José Saramago, winner of the Nobel Prize, about a society suffering an epidemic of blindness. As in the novel, the characters have only descriptions, no names or histories; while director Fernando Meirelles said some actors were intimidated by the concept of playing such characters, "'With Gael,' he said, 'I never think about the past. I just think what my character wants.'"[13] García Bernal again paired with Diego Luna in Rudo y Cursi directed by Carlos Cuarón.

García Bernal and Diego Luna own Canana Films. The company recently joined with Golden Phoenix Productions to produce a number of television documentaries about the unsolved murders of more than 300 women in the border city of Ciudad Juarez.

In May 2010, García Bernal did a cameo appearance as himself playing Cristiano Ronaldo in Ronaldo: The Movie for the Nike advertisement, Write the Future.

In 2010, he co-directed with Marc Siver four short films in collaboration with Amnesty International. The tetralogy, called "Los Invisibles," is about migrants from Central America in Mexico, their journey and risks, their hopes, and what they can contribute to Mexico, the US and the world. He directed the movies, did the interviews and also narrates the four short movies.[14] He starred in Even the Rain (2010), Spain's official entry for the 2011 Academy Awards.

García Bernal narrated Human Planet for Hispanic audiences, which premiered on Discovery en Español on 25 April 2011 and aired on Discovery Channel in Latin America on 12 May.[15] For the third time García Bernal appeared with Diego Luna in the American Spanish-language comedy film Casa de mi padre, opposite Will Ferrell, where he played a feared drug lord.[16] García Bernal's next projects included a film adaptation of José Agustín's Ciudades Desiertas and the Jon Stewart directorial biopic Rosewater,[17] in which he portrayed Maziar Bahari to widespread critical acclaim. He was set to star in the 20th Century Fox reboot Zorro film called Zorro Reborn. The script is by Glen Gers, Lee Shipman, and Brian McGeevy.[18]

In April 2014, he was announced as a member of the main competition jury at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival.[19]

In June 2014, he began production as the star of the dramatic comedy Zoom, directed by Pedro Morelli.

In 2014, he was cast in the lead role of Rodrigo de Souza in the Amazon Studios comedy-drama television series Mozart in the Jungle. His performance in the show was met with rave reviews, earning him a Golden Globe Award in 2016.

In 2016, he starred in two movies that were nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, Desierto (Mexico) and Neruda (Chile).

In 2017, he was announced as a member of the U.S. Dramatic Jury at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival. That same year, he provided the voice of Héctor, an undead trickster and one of the main protagonists of the Pixar animated film Coco.

García Bernal founded The Ambulante Documentary Film Festival,[20] which works to bring documentary films to places where they are rarely shown, and helped to create the Amnesty International Short Documentary Series Los Invisibles.[21] For this work, he was awarded the Washington Office on Latin America's Human Rights Award in 2011.[22]

In October 2019 García Bernal and Diego Luna announced they were joining the Creative Advisory Board for TV and Film development company EXILE Content along with Adam Grant.[23]

Personal life

García Bernal was with his partner, Argentine actress Dolores Fonzi, from 2006 to 2014. They met on the set of Vidas privadas in 2001. They never married, according to an interview given by Bernal.[24] On 8 January 2009 their son Lázaro was born in Madrid, Spain.[25][26] Their daughter, Libertad, was born on 4 April 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.[27] The couple ended their relationship in September 2014. He divides his time between Buenos Aires and Mexico City.[28]

He has described himself as "culturally Catholic but spiritually agnostic".[29]

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1989TeresaPelucheRecurring role
1992El abuelo y yoDaniel García MedinaLead role
2000Queen of SwordsChuri"Honor Thy Father" (season 1, episode 8)
2006Soy tu fanEmilio"¡Que viva México!" (season 1, episode 8)
2014–2018Mozart in the JungleRodrigo de SouzaLead role
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Image Foundation Award for Best Actor – Television
TBAStation ElevenArthurUpcoming miniseries

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1996De tripas, corazónMartínShort film
2000Amores perrosOctavioAriel Award for Best Actor
Silver Hugo Award for Best Actor
Premio ACE for Best Actor
2000CerebroIvánShort film
2001Don't Tempt MeDavenportCinema Writers Circle Award for Best Actor
Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor
2001The Last PostJosé FranciscoBAFTA Nomination for Best Short Film[30]
2001Vidas privadasGustavo "Gana" Bertolini
2001Y tu mamá también Julio ZapataValdivia International Film Festival — Best Actor (shared with Diego Luna)
Venice International Film Festival – Marcello Mastroianni Award (shared with Diego Luna)
Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer
MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss (shared with Diego Luna)
2001El ojo en la nucaPablo UrrutiaHonorary Foreign Student Oscar Award
2002FidelErnesto "Che" Guevara
2002I'm with LucyGabriel
2002The Crime of Father AmaroPadre AmaroPremio ACE for Best Actor
MTV Movie Award for Favorite Actor
Nominated—Chicago Film Critics Association Award for Most Promising Performer
Nominated—MTV Movie Award for Sexiest Scene (shared with Ana Claudia Talancón)
2003Cuba LibreRickyReleased as Cuban Blood in the US
2003Dot the IKit Winter
2004Bad EducationÁngel/Juan/ZaharaFt. Lauderdale International Film Festival – Jury Award
Glitter Award for Best Actor
Valdivia International Film Festival — Best Actor
Cinema Writers Circle Award for Best Actor
Spanish Actors Union Award for Lead Film Performance
2004The Motorcycle DiariesErnesto "Che" Guevara de la SernaPremio ACE for Best Actor
Nominated—BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture
2005The KingElvis Valderez
2006BabelSantiagoGotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Cast
Palm Springs International Film Festival Award – Ensemble Cast Award
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble
Nominated—ALMA Award for Outstanding Actor – Motion Picture
Nominated—Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Acting Ensemble
Nominated—Imagen Award for Best Supporting Actor
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
2006The Science of SleepStéphaneFrench film, written and directed by Michel Gondry
2007DéficitCristobalAlso director/producer
2007El PasadoRímini
2008BlindnessKing of Ward 3Vancouver Film Critics Circle Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film
2008Rudo y CursiTatto
2009Sin NombreProducer
2009MammothLeo Vidales
2009The Limits of ControlMexican
20098 - 'The Letter'Producer/writer/director only
2010Los Invisibles
2010Letters to JulietVictor
2010Even the RainSebastiánPremio ACE for Best Supporting Actor
Palm Springs International Film Festival Award – Ensemble Cast Award
2010José and PilarHimselfDocumentary about José Saramago (Nobel Prize in Literature, 1998)
2011Miss BalaProducer from Canana Films
2011A Little Bit of HeavenJulian Goldstein
2011Casa de Mi PadreOnza
2011The Loneliest PlanetAlex
2012NoRené SaavedraTrue story of the advertising campaign in 1988 Chilean plebiscite, ending the military dictatorship
2012VampsDiego Bardem
2013Who is Dayani Cristal?Himself
2014The ArdorKaí
2014Cesar ChavezCameoAlso producer
2014RosewaterMaziar Bahari
2015El aula vacíaNarratorAlso producer; film directed by 10 directors
2015DesiertoMoises
2015ZoomEdward Deacon
2015Eva Doesn't SleepEmilio Eduardo Massera
2016NerudaOscar Peluchoneau
2016Salt and FireDr. Fabio Cavani
2016You're Killing Me SusanaEligioNominated—Ariel Award for Best Actor
2017If You Saw His HeartDanielToronto International Film Festival – Platform competition[31]
2017CocoHéctor Rivera (voice)Also voiced character for Spanish-language version
2018The Kindergarten TeacherSimon
2018MuseumJuan NuñezNominated—Ariel Award for Best Actor (Also executive producer)
2018The AccusedMario Elmo
2019It Must Be HeavenHimself
2019ChicuarotesDirector
2019EmaGastón
2019Wasp NetworkGerardo Hernández
2021OldPost-production

Awards

Gael García Bernal at the Guadalajara Film Festival

Golden Globes

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2016Best Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyMozart in the Jungle Won[32]
2017Best Actor – Television Series Musical or ComedyMozart in the JungleNominated[32]

BAFTA Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2006Rising starNominated[32]
2005Best ActorThe Motorcycle DiariesNominated[32]

Abu Dhabi Film Festival

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2012Best ActorNoWon[32]

Alma Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2007Outstanding Actor – Motion PictureBabelNominated[32]

Ariel Award

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2001Best Actor (Mejor Actor)Amores PerrosWon[32]
2017Best Actor (Mejor Actuación Masculina)You're Killing Me SusanaNominated[32]
2019Best Actor (Mejor Actuación Masculina)MuseoNominated[32]

Awards Circuit Community Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2006Best Cast EnsembleBabelNominated[32]

Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2007Best Acting EnsembleBabelNominated[32]

Cannes Film Festival

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2003Chopard Trophy (Male Revelation)Won[32]
2007Golden CameraDéficitNominated[32]

Chicago Film Critics Association Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2003Most Promising PerformerThe Crime of Father Amaro
Y Tu Mamá También
Nominated[32]

Chicago International Film Festival

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2000Best ActorAmores perrosWon[32]

Chlotrudis Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2003Best ActorY Tu Mamá TambiénNominated[32]
2005Best ActorBad EducationWon[32]
2007Best ActorThe Science of SleepNominated[32]
2014Best ActorNoNominated[32]

Cinema Brazil Grand Prize

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2009Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante)BlindnessNominated[32]

Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2002Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor Secundario)Don't Tempt MeNominated[32]
2005Best Actor (Mejor Actor)Bad EducationNominated[32]

Cork International Film Festival

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2013Audience AwardWho is Dayani Cristal?Won[32]

Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2013Best ActorNoNominated[32]

Goya Awards

YearCategoryTitleResultRef
2002Best Supporting ActorDon't Tempt MeNominated

Premios Oye!

YearCategoryTitleResult
2009Popular Breakthrough of the YearRudo y CursiWon[33]
2009Best theme for a filmRudo y CursiNominated

El Heraldo de México

YearCategoryTitleResult
2001Best actorY Tu Mamá TambiénNominated

Premios Juventud

YearCategoryTitleResult
2010Can He Act or What?Rudo y CursiNominated

Venice Film Festival

YearCategoryTitleResult
2001Marcello Mastroianni Award (shared with Diego Luna)Y Tu Mamá TambiénWon

ACE Awards New York

YearCategoryTitleResult
2005Best ActorThe Motorcycle DiariesNominated

Mayahuel de Plata Awards

YearCategoryTitleResult
2009Achievement AwardWon

Discography

Collaborations

YearSongAlbum
2007
"Cristobal" (with Devendra Banhart) Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon
2016
"Before The Sunset" (with Compass) Compass

Soundtracks

YearSongAlbum
1992
"Vagabundo" El abuelo y yo
"Anselmo»
2006
"If You Rescue Me (Chanson des Chats)" (with Sacha Bourdo, Alain Chabat and Aurelia Petit) The Science of Sleep
2008
"Quiero que me quieras» Rudo y Cursi
2010
"A Morte De Pé Em Palco" (with José Saramago) José e Pilar (Banda Sonora Original)
2017
"Everyone Knows Juanita» Coco (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
"Un poco loco" (with Anthony Gonzalez)
"Remember Me (Lullaby)" (with Gabriella Flores and Libertad García Fonzi)
2017
"Juanita» Coco (Banda Sonora Original)
"Un poco loco" (with Luis Ánge Gómez Jaramillo)
"Recuérdame (Arrullo)" (with Lucy Hernández)

See also

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