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'Cantinflas' Star Gabriela De La Garza on Learning Russian & Ballet for Role, Honoring Grandfather’s Legacy & Oscar Chances (Exclusive)

Landing a role in "Cantinflas," a biopic about Mario Moreno, the most beloved comedic actor in Mexico was monumental for Mexican actress Gabriela De La Garza. In an exclusive interview with Latin Post, the Mexico City actress discusses how she challenged herself linguistically and physically for the role and her experience acting in the Oscar-buzzed film, which was released by Pantelion Films and will be available on DVD Dec. 2, 2014.

Mexico and U.S. Channel Comedy: Cheech Marin Recalls Meeting Mexico's Most Beloved Comedic Star 'Cantinflas' Played by Mario Moreno

Oct 26, 2014 11:30 AM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

Mexico's most beloved comedic film star of all time, Cantinflas (played by Mario Moreno) was considered to be "the best comedian alive," according to the great Charlie Chaplin. Today, his influence continues to thrive not only with Pantelion Films' recent release of his biopic, "Cantinflas," but with modern-day Latino comedic actors, such as Cheech Marin who recalled meeting Moreno in a Latin Post exclusive interview.

Cantinflas Movie 2014 News: Mexico Selects Film Biopic to Represent Country at Oscars

Sep 14, 2014 07:50 AM EDT By Melissa Castellanos

"Cantinflas" has been charming audiences with its release in around 400 theaters across the U.S. and soon in Mexico, Central and South America and the Dominican Republic. Now with the backing of the Mexican Academy of Cinematic Arts and Sciences, the film may go on to nab an Oscar in the Best Foreign Language film category.