Gael Garcia Bernal is a Guadalajara, Jalisco-born Mexican actor as well as a director, probably best known for being the founder of Canana Films in Mexico City. Born on 30 November 1978, Gael has Mexican ancestry and is now known as one of the finest actors in Hollywood. A Golden Globe award winning actor, Gael has been active in the field of entertainment since 1989.
One of the acclaimed actors on American television as well as in Hollywood, who starred in hit television series “Mozart In The Jungle” and others, one may wonder how rich is Gael as of early 2016? As of now, Gael counts his wealth at a total of $12 million. As obvious as it may sound, most of his present net worth is the result of his involvement in showbiz as an actor and a director for more than two and a half decades now.
Gael García Bernal Net Worth $12 Million
Raised in Guadalajara by an actress and model mother and actor and director father, Gael was inclined towards acting at a very young age. While he was still a baby, Gael started his journey on Mexican telenovelas and continued throughout his teens. While a teenager, he also taught indigenous people in Mexico to read. Eventually, he attended Central School of Speech and Drama in London to study acting, and was the first Mexican student to be accepted in the school. Having finished his studies, he returned to his career as an actor and began engaging himself in American and Mexican television as well as Hollywood.
A teenage heartthrob in Mexico, Gael has worked on several television shows including “Teresa”, “El Abuelo Y Yo”, “Queen of Swords” and “Soy Tu Fan” among others. More recently, he has been starring in the series “Mozart In The Jungle” in which he portrays the role of Rodrigo. Given his acclaimed acting skills in the show, he was rewarded with a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in 2015. Needless to say, his prominence on television has been very significant in adding to his net worth over the years.
Apart from television, Gael is also widely recognized for his acting in Hollywood and Mexican movies. Some of the acclaimed movies that Gael has been a part of include “Amores Perros”, “Bendito Infierno”, “Y Tu Mama Tambien”, “The Motorcycle Diaries”, “Bad Education”, “Babel” and several others. More recently, he has starred in movies like “Letters to Juliet”, “Even The Rain”, “Jose and Pilar”, “Rosewater” and more. These are also the projects which have added a lot to Gael’s personal worth.
Apart from acting, Gael has also produced several movies, including “Cesar Chavez”, “El Aula Vacia”, “8- The Letter” and others. During his career, he has managed to attract several prestigious awards for his skillful work which includes a BAFTA Award for Best Performance as well as an Orange Rising Star Award, not to mention numerous nominations and critical acclaims.
At the present, 37 years old Gael has been enjoying his single life after a recent break-up from his long term relationship with actress Dolores Fonzi. For now, he is busy acting in the series “Mozart In The Jungle” as well as in the upcoming movie “Desierto”. The owner of Canana films, he has been enjoying life as one of the most successful and highly regarded actors in the film industry, while his present net worth of $12 million complements his success.
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Education
Central School of Speech and Drama, Central School of Speech and Drama, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy, Excellence Award, Marcello Mastroianni Award, Ariel Award for Best Actor, Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Ensemble Performance, San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Ensemble Performance, Golden Globe Award for...
Nominations
BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, BAFTA Rising Star Award, Goya Award for Best Supporting Actor, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama, Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Acting Ensem...
Movies
Y Tu Mamá También, Desierto, Love's a Bitch, The Motorcycle Diaries, Rosewater, Babel, The Science of Sleep, Neruda, Bad Education, The Crime of Father Amaro, A Little Bit of Heaven, Rudo y Cursi, Casa de Mi Padre, Even the Rain, Letters to Juliet, Ardor, The Loneliest Planet, Blindness, No, Who i...
TV Shows
Teresa, Mozart in the Jungle, El abuelo y yo, Soy tu fan, Miradas 2, Teresa, Mozart in the Jungle, El abuelo y yo, Soy tu fan, Miradas 2, Teresa, Fidel, Mozart in the Jungle, El abuelo y yo, Soy tu fan, Miradas 2, Neruda
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Short stature
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His skill with accents
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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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I believe fervently in the nature, in truth and imagination, I believe in the blood, in life, words, and motivations.
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Histories are to educate, so that we understand better for ourselves and for motivation.
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Talent survives and remains while beauty is diluted.
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Democracy should be practiced not every six years, but every day.
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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.
Became a father for the 2nd time at age 32 when his (now ex) girlfriend Dolores Fonzi gave birth to their daughter Libertad García on April 7, 2011 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Became a father for the 1st time at age 30 when his (now ex) girlfriend Dolores Fonzi gave birth to their son Lázaro García on January 8, 2009 in Madrid, Spain.
Was in a relationship with actress Dolores Fonzi. They met on the set of Privates Lives (2001) but they would not become a couple couple until 2008. They separated in 2014.
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Co-founder of the production company Canana Films [mx] along with childhood friend and fellow actor Diego Luna and Mexican producer Pablo Cruz. The company focuses on Mexican - and Latin American-themed features that deal with social justice issues.
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Was ranked #7 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008).
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First language is Spanish. He is also fluent in English.
Choosen by Empire Magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in the world (#65) 2007.
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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].
His favorite actor is Javier Bardem and would love to work with him in the future.
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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 Bad Education (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.
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Was named one of "People en Español"'s 25 Most Beautiful 2002 (June 2002 Issue)
$12 Million
