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 "El abuelo y yo" (1992). He appeared in film school exercises and short films, including De tripas, corazón (1996), directed by Antonio Urrutia, which was nominated for an Academy 'Award' for Best Short Film, and El ojo en la nuca (2001), a short film directed by Rodrigo Plá. Bernal studied acting in the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. Amores perros (2000) was his first major feature film, followed by Y tu mamá también (2001), directed by Alfonso Cuarón and photographed by Emmanuel Lubezki.

Studied acting in London.Close friend of Diego Luna.Son of Patricia Bernal and José Ángel García.Was named one of "People en Español"'s 25 Most Beautiful 2002 (June 2002 Issue)Dated actress Natalie Portman (March 2003-May 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.He said his idols are Klaus Kinski, Daniel Day-Lewis, and Marcello Mastroianni.Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.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).Close friends with Argentinian actress Dolores FonziHis favorite actor is Javier Bardem and would love to work with him in the future.His favorite actresses are Emily Watson and Juliette Binoche.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].Choosen by Empire Magazine as one of the 100 Sexiest Movie Stars in the world (#65) 2007.Played Ernesto 'Che' Guevara twice: in Fidel (2002) (TV) and in Diarios de motocicleta (2004).Speaks English and Spanish.Was ranked #7 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actors list. (2008).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.Expecting his first child with girlfriend Dolores Fonzi. They met on the set of Vidas privadas (2001).Has family from the same town as Fernanda Romero, and Frank Miranda.Son, Lázaro, born January 8, 2009 in Madrid.