Gael García Bernal began his acting career as a child, working with his parents in a variety of plays. When he was fourteen, he starred in a soap opera called Abuelo y yo, El. He appeared in film school exercises and short films, including De tripas, corazón, directed by Antonio Urrutia, which was nominated for an Academy 'Award' for Best Short Film, and Ojo en la nuca, El, a short film directed by Rodrigo Plá. Bernal studied acting in the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Love's a Bitch was his first major feature film, followed by And Your Mother Too, directed by Alfonso Cuarón and photographed by Emmanuel Lubezki.


Studied acting in London. Son of Patricia Bernal and José Ã�ngel García. Dated actress Natalie Portman (March 2003-May 2004) He said his idols are Klaus Kinski, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Marcello Mastroianni. 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 La mala educación (2004). His favorite actor is Javier Bardem and would love to work with him in the future. 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]. Played Ernesto 'Che' Guevara twice: in Fidel (2002) (TV) and in Diarios de motocicleta (2004). Was ranked #7 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008). Expecting his first child with girlfriend Dolores Fonzi. They met on the set of Vidas privadas (2001). Son, Lázaro, born January 8, 2009 in Madrid.