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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.



Full Name Gael García Bernal
Net Worth $12 Million
Date Of Birth 30 November 1978
Height 1.7 m, 1.7 m, 1.7 m
Profession Screenwriter, Television producer, Film producer, Film director, Actor, Screenwriter, Television producer, Film producer, Film director, Actor, Actor, Film director, Film producer, Screenwriter, Television producer
Education Central School of Speech and Drama, Central School of Speech and Drama, Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
Nationality Mexican, Mexican, Mexican
Children Libertad Bernal, Lázaro Bernal, Libertad Bernal, Lázaro Bernal, Libertad Bernal, Lázaro Bernal
Parents Patricia Bernal, José Ángel García, Patricia Bernal, José Ángel García, Patricia Bernal, José Ángel García
Siblings Dario Yazbek Bernal, Tamara Yazbek, Dario Yazbek Bernal, Tamara Yazbek, Dario Yazbek Bernal, Tamara Yazbek
Partner Dolores Fonzi, Dolores Fonzi, Dolores Fonzi
Twitter http://www.twitter.com/gaelgarciabhttp://www.twitter.com/gaelgarciabhttp://www.twitter.com/gaelgarciab
IMDB www.imdb.com/name/nm0305558
Awards 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
Trademark
1 Short stature
2 His skill with accents
Quote
1 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.
2 I believe fervently in the nature, in truth and imagination, I believe in the blood, in life, words, and motivations.
3 Histories are to educate, so that we understand better for ourselves and for motivation.
4 Talent survives and remains while beauty is diluted.
5 Democracy should be practiced not every six years, but every day.
6 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.
Fact
1 Was a guest at Fito Páez’s 50th birthday.
2 The godmother of his daughter Libertad is Anita Álvarez de Toledo.
3 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.
4 His parents owned a theater company.
5 Former boyfriend of Cecilia Suárez and Natalie Portman.
6 The godparent of his son Lázaro is Ezequiel Díaz.
7 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.
8 Has family from the same town as Fernanda Romero, and Frank Miranda.
9 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.
10 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.
11 Was ranked #7 on Entertainment Weekly’s ’30 Under 30′ the actors list. (2008).
12 First language is Spanish. He is also fluent in English.
13 Played Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara twice: in Fidel (2002) and in The Motorcycle Diaries (2004).
14 Choosen by Empire Magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in the world (#65) 2007.
15 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].
16 His favorite actresses are Emily Watson and Juliette Binoche.
17 His favorite actor is Javier Bardem and would love to work with him in the future.
18 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).
19 Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.
20 He said his idols are Klaus Kinski, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Marcello Mastroianni.
21 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.
22 Was named one of “People en Español”‘s 25 Most Beautiful 2002 (June 2002 Issue)
23 Son of Patricia Bernal and José Ángel García. Half-brother of Dario Yazbek Bernal and Tamara Yazbek.
24 Close friend of Diego Luna.
25 Studied acting in London.

Actor

Title Year Status Character
Soy tu fan 2006 TV Mini-Series Emilio
The Science of Sleep 2006 Stéphane Miroux
The King 2005 Elvis
Bad Education 2004 Ángel / Juan / Zahara
The Motorcycle Diaries 2004 Ernesto Guevara de la Serna
Cuban Blood 2003 Ricky
Dot the I 2003 Kit Winter
I’m with Lucy 2002 Gabriel
El crimen del Padre Amaro 2002 Padre Amaro
Fidel 2002 TV Movie Che Guevara
The Last Post 2001 Short Jose Francisco
Don’t Tempt Me 2001 Davenport
Privates Lives 2001 Gustavo ‘Gana’ Bertolini
El ojo en la nuca 2001 Short Pablo
Y Tu Mamá También 2001 Julio Zapata
Cerebro 2000
Queen of Swords 2000 TV Series Churi
Amores Perros 2000 Octavio (as Gael García)
De tripas, corazón 1996 Short Martín
El abuelo y yo 1992 TV Series Daniel
Teresa 1989 TV Series Peluche
Si tu voyais son coeur 2017 post-production
Coco 2017 filming Hector (voice)
Z pre-production Zorro
Mozart in the Jungle 2014-2016 TV Series Rodrigo
Salt and Fire 2016 Dr. Fabio Cavani
Neruda 2016 Óscar Peluchonneau
You’re Killing Me Susana 2016 Eligio
Desierto 2015 Moises
Eva no duerme 2015 Massera
Zoom 2015 Edward
Rosewater 2014 Maziar Bahari
Ardor 2014 Kaí
Vamps 2012 Diego Bardem (uncredited)
No 2012/I René Saavedra
Casa de mi Padre 2012 Onza
Zalet 2012 Short
The Loneliest Planet 2011 Alex
A Little Bit of Heaven 2011 Julian Goldstein
También la lluvia 2010 Sebastián
Letters to Juliet 2010 Victor
The Limits of Control 2009 The Mexican
Mammoth 2009 Leo Vidales
Rudo y Cursi 2008 Tato
Blindness 2008 Bartender / King of Ward Three
El pasado 2007 Rímini
Déficit 2007 Cristobal
La science des rêves – Film B 2007 Video
Babel 2006/I Santiago

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Desierto 2015 executive producer
Las elegidas 2015 executive producer
El Aula Vacía 2015 Documentary producer
Ardor 2014 executive producer
Cesar Chavez 2014 executive producer
Güeros 2014 associate producer
Nuevo León Extraordinario 2014 Documentary short executive producer
Manto acuífero 2013 producer
Alguien Más 2013 TV Series co-producer – 5 episodes
Paraíso 2013/I executive producer
Who is Dayani Cristal? 2013 Documentary producer
Niño Santo 2011 TV Series associate producer – 6 episodes
Machete Language 2011 executive producer
Miss Bala 2011 executive producer
18 cigarrillos y medio 2010 executive producer
Soy tu fan 2010 TV Series co-producer – 13 episodes
Revolución 2010 associate producer
Abel 2010 executive producer
Sin Nombre 2009 executive producer
Walking Vengeance 2008 executive producer
8 2008 producer – segment “The Letter”
I’m Gonna Explode 2008 executive producer
Cochochi 2007 executive producer
Déficit 2007 producer
Ruta 32 2006 TV Series producer
Drama/Mex 2006 executive producer

Director

Title Year Status Character
Mozart in the Jungle 2016 TV Series 1 episode
Madly 2016 segment “Love of My Life”
La Mano Visible 2015 Short
Los Invisibles 2010 Short
Revolución 2010 segment “Lucio”
8 2008 segment “The Letter”
The Letter 2008/II Short
Déficit 2007

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
Mozart in the Jungle 2014 TV Series performer – 1 episode
Rudo y Cursi 2008 performer: “Quiero que me quieras I Want You to Want Me”
Blindness 2008 performer: “I Just Called to Say I Love You”
Soy tu fan 2006 TV Mini-Series performer – 1 episode

Writer

Title Year Status Character
Madly 2016 writer
La Mano Visible 2015 Short
8 2008 segment “The Letter”

Thanks

Title Year Status Character
Preciosa 2012 special thanks
Joven y Alocada 2012 the director wishes to thank
José e Pilar 2010 Documentary thanks
Samantha 2010 Short thanks
Paris, je t’aime 2006 thanks
Soy tu fan 2006 TV Mini-Series thanks – 1 episode

Self

Title Year Status Character
Chelsea 2016 TV Series Himself
The Late Late Show with James Corden 2016 TV Series Himself / Himself – Guest
Made in Hollywood 2013-2016 TV Series Himself
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert 2016 TV Series Himself – Guest / Martin Hernandez
Today 2014-2016 TV Series Himself – Guest
Cinema 3 2009-2016 TV Series Himself – Interviewee
Tria33 2016 TV Series Himself – Interviewee
Días de cine 2006-2016 TV Series Himself – Interviewee
Más vale tarde 2016 TV Series Himself – Guest
Good Morning America 2016 TV Series Himself – Guest
The Daily Show 2014-2016 TV Series Himself – Guest
73rd Golden Globe Awards 2016 TV Special Himself – Winner
El Aula Vacía 2015 Documentary voice
IMDb: What to Watch 2014 TV Series documentary Himself
Late Night with Seth Meyers 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon 2014 TV Series Himself – Guest
On Y tu mamá también 2014 Documentary short Himself
Le grand journal de Canal+ 2006-2014 TV Series documentary Himself
Nuevo León Extraordinario 2014 Documentary short Himself
The Frost Interview 2013 TV Series Himself
Chelsea Lately 2013 TV Series Himself – Guest
Who is Dayani Cristal? 2013 Documentary Himself
Sin maquillaje 2012 TV Series Himself – Guest
La Realizacion de Casa de mi Padre (Making of Casa de mi Padre) 2012 Documentary short Himself
Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2004-2012 TV Series Himself – Guest
Charlie Rose 2004-2012 TV Series Himself – Guest
Breaking the Taboo 2012 Documentary
Quebrando o Tabu 2011 Documentary Himself
Los desayunos de TVE 2010 TV Series Himself – Guest
Los Invisibles 2010 Short Himself
José e Pilar 2010 Documentary Himself
Héroes de Carne y Hueso 2010 TV Series documentary Narrator
The Fabulous Picture Show 2010 TV Series Himself
Letters to Juliet: A Courtyard in Verona 2010 Short Himself
Letters to Juliet: The Making of in Italia 2010 Short Himself
Janela Indiscreta 2010 TV Series Himself
TV Festival Du Cannes 2010 2010 TV Movie Himself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon 2009 TV Series Himself – Guest
Versión española 2005-2009 TV Series Himself – Guest
Miradas 2 2008-2009 TV Series documentary Himself – Interviewee
Up Close with Carrie Keagan 2008 TV Series Himself – Guest
A Vision of Blindness 2008 TV Movie documentary Himself
Chevolution 2008 Documentary Himself
Conquistando Hollywood 2007 TV Series Himself
La santa muerte 2007/III Documentary Narrator
La noche de los Oscar 2007 TV Movie Himself – Interviewee
The 79th Annual Academy Awards 2007 TV Special Himself – Co-Presenter: Best Documentary Short Subject
The Making of ‘The Science of Sleep’ 2007 Video documentary short Himself
Silenci? 2006 TV Series Himself – Interviewee
Corazón de… 2006 TV Series Himself
Noche Hache 2005 TV Series Himself
MTV Europe Music Awards 2005 2005 TV Special Himself – Presenter
2nd Annual Directors Guild of Great Britain DGGB Awards 2005 Video Himself – Presenter Accepting for Walter Salles ‘Diarios de Motocicleta-The Motocycle Diaries’
The 20th IFP Independent Spirit Awards 2005 TV Special documentary Himself – Presenter: Best Supporting Female
Otro rollo con: Adal Ramones 2002-2004 TV Series Himself – Guest
Premios juventud 2004 2004 TV Special Himself
2004 Hispanic Heritage Awards 2004 TV Special Himself
¡Despierta América! 2004 TV Series Himself
20h10 pétantes 2004 TV Series Himself
In viaggio con Che Guevara 2004 Documentary Che
Susana Giménez 2004 TV Series Himself – Guest
The Making of ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ 2004 TV Movie documentary Himself
The 75th Annual Academy Awards 2003 TV Special Himself – Presenter: Song ‘Burn It Blue’
The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards 2003 TV Movie documentary Himself
The Orange British Academy Film Awards 2003 TV Special Himself
Breakfast 2002 TV Series Himself
The 2002 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards 2002 TV Special documentary Himself
XVI premios Goya 2002 TV Special Himself – Nominee: Best Supporting Actor
Detrás de ‘Y tu mamá también’, the making-of 2001 Video documentary short Himself
+ de cinéma 2001 TV Series documentary short Himself
Lo + plus 2001 TV Series Himself – Guest
Los perros de ‘Amores perros’ 2000 Video documentary short Himself

Archive Footage

Title Year Status Character
51 premis Sant Jordi de cinematografia 2007 TV Special Santiago
Sexo en el plató 2007 TV Movie documentary Julio Zapata / Ángel / Juan / …
Silenci? 2006 TV Series Zahara
San Sebastián 2006: Crónica de Carlos Boyero 2006 TV Movie documentary Santiago
Cannes 2006: Crónica de Carlos Boyero 2006 TV Movie Himself
Alberto Iglesias, el músico fiel 2006 TV Movie documentary Ángel / Juan / Zahara (uncredited)
101 Sexiest Celebrity Bodies 2005 TV Movie Himself – Place #97
Cinema mil 2005 TV Series Ángel / Juan / Zahara
Sandra o Luis 2005 Documentary
The Bronze Screen: 100 Years of the Latino Image in American Cinema 2002 Documentary Himself

Won Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2016 Golden Globe Golden Globes, USA Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Comedy or Musical Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
2016 Imagen Award Imagen Foundation Awards Best Actor – Television Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
2016 Jaeger-LeCoultre Award San Sebastián International Film Festival
2015 Imagen Award Imagen Foundation Awards Best Actor – Television Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
2013 Audience Award Cork International Film Festival Who is Dayani Cristal? (2013)
2012 Narrative Competition Abu Dhabi Film Festival Best Actor No (2012)
2012 Excellence Award Locarno International Film Festival
2011 Premio ACE Premios ACE Cinema – Best Supporting Actor También la lluvia (2010)
2008 Excellence in Acting Award Provincetown International Film Festival
2008 Audience Award SESC Film Festival, Brazil Best Foreign Actor (Melhor Ator Estrangeiro) El pasado (2007)
2007 Ensemble Cast Award Palm Springs International Film Festival Babel (2006)
2006 Gotham Independent Film Award Gotham Awards Best Ensemble Performance Babel (2006)
2006 SDFCS Award San Diego Film Critics Society Awards Best Ensemble Performance Babel (2006)
2005 Chlotrudis Award Chlotrudis Awards Best Actor La mala educación (2004)
2005 Glitter Award Glitter Awards Best Actor La mala educación (2004)
2005 Premio ACE Premios ACE Cinema – Best Actor Diarios de motocicleta (2004)
2005 Critics Award SESC Film Festival, Brazil Best Foreign Actor (Melhor Ator Estrangeiro) Diarios de motocicleta (2004)
2005 Audience Award SESC Film Festival, Brazil Best Foreign Actor (Melhor Ator Estrangeiro) Diarios de motocicleta (2004)
2005 Yoga Award Yoga Awards Worst Spanish Actress La mala educación (2004)
2004 Jury Award Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival Best Actor La mala educación (2004)
2004 Best Actor Valdivia International Film Festival La mala educación (2004)
2003 Chopard Trophy Cannes Film Festival Male Revelation
2003 Silver Goddess Mexican Cinema Journalists Best Actor (Mejor Actor) El crimen del Padre Amaro (2002)
2003 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards, Mexico Favorite Actor (Actor Favorito) El crimen del Padre Amaro (2002)
2002 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards, Latin America MTV North Feed (mostly Mexico) – Best Insult (Mejor Insulto) Y tu mamá también (2001)
2001 Silver Ariel Ariel Awards, Mexico Best Actor (Mejor Actor) Amores perros (2000)
2001 Best Actor Valdivia International Film Festival Y tu mamá también (2001)
2001 Marcello Mastroianni Award Venice Film Festival Y tu mamá también (2001)
2000 Silver Hugo Chicago International Film Festival Best Actor Amores perros (2000)
2000 Premio ACE Premios ACE Cinema – Best Actor Amores perros (2000)

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2016 Premio Fénix Premios Fénix (Fenix Film Awards) Best Actor Neruda (2016)
2016 Jury Award Tribeca Film Festival Best International Narrative Feature Madly (2016)
2014 Chlotrudis Award Chlotrudis Awards Best Actor No (2012)
2013 DFCC Dublin Film Critics Circle Awards Best Actor No (2012)
2009 Cinema Brazil Grand Prize Cinema Brazil Grand Prize Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Ator Coadjuvante) Blindness (2008)
2009 VFCC Award Vancouver Film Critics Circle Best Supporting Actor in a Canadian Film Blindness (2008)
2008 Golden Alhambra Granada Film Festival Cines del Sur Déficit (2007)
2007 ALMA Award ALMA Awards Outstanding Actor – Motion Picture Babel (2006)
2007 Critics Choice Award Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards Best Acting Ensemble Babel (2006)
2007 Golden Camera Cannes Film Festival Déficit (2007)
2007 Chlotrudis Award Chlotrudis Awards Best Actor La science des rêves (2006)
2007 Gold Derby Award Gold Derby Awards Ensemble Cast Babel (2006)
2007 Imagen Award Imagen Foundation Awards Best Supporting Actor – Film Babel (2006)
2007 Actor Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Babel (2006)
2006 Rising Star Award BAFTA Awards
2006 ACCA Awards Circuit Community Awards Best Cast Ensemble Babel (2006)
2005 BAFTA Film Award BAFTA Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Diarios de motocicleta (2004)
2005 CEC Award Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain Best Actor (Mejor Actor) La mala educación (2004)
2005 Golden Satellite Award Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama Diarios de motocicleta (2004)
2005 Award of the Spanish Actors Union Spanish Actors Union Film: Lead Performance, Male (Protagonista Cine – Categoría Masculina) La mala educación (2004)
2003 CFCA Award Chicago Film Critics Association Awards Most Promising Performer El crimen del Padre Amaro (2002)
2003 Chlotrudis Award Chlotrudis Awards Best Actor Y tu mamá también (2001)
2003 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards, Mexico Sexiest Scene (Mejor Secuencia Cachonda) El crimen del Padre Amaro (2002)
2002 CEC Award Cinema Writers Circle Awards, Spain Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor Secundario) Sin noticias de Dios (2001)
2002 Goya Goya Awards Best Supporting Actor (Mejor Actor de Reparto) Sin noticias de Dios (2001)
2002 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards, Latin America MTV North Feed (mostly Mexico) – Best Kiss (Mejor Beso) Y tu mamá también (2001)
2002 MTV Movie Award MTV Movie Awards, Latin America MTV North Feed (mostly Mexico) – Best Kiss (Mejor Beso) Y tu mamá también (2001)

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