Gael García Bernal is a Mexican actor, film director, model and producer known for his appearances in several films such as La mala educación (Bad Education) in 2004 and The Motorcycle Diaries in 2004. He is also recognized for his roles in El Abuelo y yo (1992) and Mozart in the Jungle . Gael’s impressive acting skills also earned him some Golden Globe awards. He is also a huge fan base with more than 600,000 followers on Instagram and more than 3 million followers on Twitter.

Born name

Gael García Bernal

nickname

Cursi (Corny)

Sun sign

Protect

Place of birth

Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

Residence

He spends his time in Mexico City (Mexico) and Buenos Aires (Argentina).

nationality

training

Gael acquitted the Edron Academy in Álvaro Obregón.

He later attended the National Autonomous University of Mexico where he pursued philosophy. However, due to an ongoing strike, he took a break from university and moved to London, where he began studying at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama .

Gael is also a graduate of the International Baccalaureate .

occupation

Actor, director, model, singer and producer

family

• Father – José Ángel Garcia (Actor, Director)
• Mother – Patricia Bernal (Actress, Model)
• Siblings – unknown
• Others – Tamara Yazbek (Half Sister) (Actress), Dario Yazbek Bernal (Younger Half Brother) (Actor), Sergio Yazbek (Stepfather) (Cameraman)

Manager

Gael is represented by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment.

Genre

Pop, Alternative

instruments

Life

labels

Unsigned

To build

Slim

Height

5 feet 7 inches or 170 cm

weight

70 kg or 154.5 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Gael dated –

1. Cecilia Suárez (2001-2003) – Gael was rumored to be dating actress Cecilia in 2001. The couple were believed to have been together for two years before splitting in 2003.
2. Natalie Portman (2003-2007) – Israeli actress Natalie Portman and Gael were in a relationship from 2003 to 2007. The Berlin International Film Festival in 2006.
3. Dolores Fonzi (2008-2014) – Gael started dating Argentinian actress Dolores Fonzi in 2008. The couple lived together for several years and had their first child, a boy named Lázaro Bernal (born 2009) and later a girl named Libertad García Fonzi in 2011. However, they never tied the knot and in 2014 they broke up.
4. Belén Chavanne – He was rumored to be dating Argentinian actress Belén Chavanne in the past.

race/ethnicity

Hispanic

He is of Mexican descent.

hair colour

dark brown

eye color

hazel

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Square jawline

shoe size

9 (US) or 42 (EU) or 8 (UK)

brand promotion

Gael has appeared in the TV commercials for brands like –

• Levi’s Jeans (2002)
• Film Four (2006)
• Gillette (2012)
• Chrysler 200 (2015)

Religion

He grew up in a Catholic family but believes in agnosticism.

Known for

• Poured are La mala educación (Bad Education) (2004), The Motorcycle Diaries (2004) and Y Tu Mamá También (2011)
• Actors in TV shows such as El abuelo y yo (1992) and Mozart in the Jungle
• Appeared on the cover of several magazines such as Eres (2001), Time Out New York (2002), Interview (2003), AD Magazine (2004) and The Big Problem in Japan (2014)
• Win many awards including the Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series – Comedy or Musical in 2016
• Lends his voice as Héctor in the animated film Coco (2017)

As a singer

Gael has lent his voice to several soundtracks such as Remember Me , Everyone Knows Juanita , and Un Poco Loco in Coco (2017).

He has also performed songs like Quiero que me quieras (I want you to want me) Rudo y Cursi (2008) and I just called to tell you I love you in the blind (2008).

Gael also sang a duet together with Devendra Banhart Cristobal . The song was featured on Devendra’s album Smokey Rolls Down Thunder Canyon in 2007.

first movie

Gael gab sein Kinodebüt als Octavio in Alejandro G. Iñárritus Drama-Thriller Amores Perros in 2000.

He made his big screen voice actor debut by voicing the character of Héctor in the animated film Coco in 2017.

First TV show

He made his television debut as Peluche in the romantic drama series Teresa in 1989.

As a voice actor, he made his TV show debut in Noche Hache in 2005.

Personal trainer

His diet consists of seafood and a staple diet called Arroz los Frijoles (rice and beans). He also prefers not to eat meat.

Gael García Bernal favorite things

• Chick Flick – A Woman Under the Influence (1974), Husbands (1970)
• Actor – Javier Bardem
• Actresses – Emily Watson, Juliette Binoche
• Subject – Chemistry
• Dish – Huauzontles
• Food – Seafood
• Filming Locations – Mexico City, La Paz, Kazbegi (Georgia), Iquitos (Peru), Palenque
• Film – Nameless (2009)
• Bands – Die Revolution von Emiliano Zapata, Nacha Pop, Machete kontrollieren, Silvio Rodriguez, Carla Morrison, Los Tigres del Norte, Devendra Banhart, Caifanes, Jessy Bulbo, Gilberto Gil

Gael Garcia Bernal Facts

1. Gael’s mother was 19 or 20 when he was born and his father was around 22. However, they separated when he was a child and his mother later married Sergio Yazbek.
2. He can speak French, Portuguese, Italian and English.
3. In 2005 he received an invitation to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences .
4. Gael founded the production company Canana Films with his best friend Diego Luna and Pablo Cruz in 2005.
5. He was ranked among Time magazine’s “Time 100 Most Influential People” in 2016.
6. His role models are the German actor Klaus Kinski, the English actor Daniel Day-Lewis and the Italian actor Marcello Mastroianni.
7. At the age of 19 he moved to London, England and became the first Mexican to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama , London, England.
8. In 2008 he received an Excellence in Acting Award at the Provincetown International Film Festival .
9. It is believed that while swimming in the Amazon for a shot in The Motorcycle Diaries (2004), he was bitten by a spider that laid its eggs in his leg.
10. In 2007, he was ranked number 65 in Empire Magazine’s list of the “100 Sexiest Movie Stars Alive”.
11. He was a jury member at the Official Competition at the 67th Cannes International Film Festival in 2014 and the 57th Berlin International Film Festival in 2007.
12. In 2014 he was featured in Calle 13 music video by Ojos Color Sol .
13. Gael is a supporter of Amnesty International .
14. In the past he was elected ambassador for Oxfam .
15. Follow him on Instagram and Twitter.