Oscar Statue Inspired by a Mexican Exile-Turned-Famous Actor/Director of Mexico’s Golden Age of Cinema

The 86th Annual Academy Awards are soon approaching and there’s an element of the ceremony that might surprise you -- the inspiration behind the coveted 8-pound, 24-karat gold plated statue, which is modeled after a Mexican man. Si señor!

Mexico's Gael Garcia Bernal: From Humble Beginnings to Hollywood Stardom

Gael Garcia Bernal began his career as a teen, playing dime roles on telenovelas, before coming into his own as a 19-year-old soap opera heartthrob, compelling women of all ages with his attractiveness and raw talent.
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