Gael Garcia Bernal. “Mexico’s prodigal Son”. Case Study: Gael García Bernal discussing his star text in relation to questions of racial and national identity. Outline. Biography Mexico’s national s tar? Promotion of the national Gael as a transnational star? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Gael Garcia Bernal
Gael Garcia BernalMexicos prodigal Son
Case Study: Gael Garca Bernal discussing his star text in
relation to questions of racial and national
identity.OutlineBiographyMexicos national star?Promotion of the
nationalGael as a transnational star?Can Gael be considered as a
global star?National identity Mexican or Latin American?Challenging
his ethnicityExpressions of sexualityGael the
humanitarianConclusion
BiographyBorn 30 Nov 1978 in Guadalajara, Mexico to two young
actors. Bernal began acting at age of 9.At 11 years old he
participated in the telenovela, Teresa, alongside Salma Hayek.
First major role was in the telenovela El abuelo y yo with Diego
Luna.Enrolled at Universidad Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico
City.However, due to constant strikes he dropped out and explored
his other options, taking a trip to London.He applied to Central
School of Speech and Drama, London- First ever Latin American to be
accepted to Central.
National star?
Promotion of the nation
Transnational star?
Global stardom?
A Little Bit of Heaven (2011)2012 Gillette AdvertLetters to
Juliet (2010)Mexican vs. Latin American Identity
Vidas Privadas (2001)
Gael and his wifeRacial/Ethnic Identity
Babel (2006)
Tambin la Lluvia (2010)Racial/ethnic identity
The King (2005)
Masculinity & sexuality
Masculinity & sexuality
La Mala Educacin (2004)
Y Tu mam tambin (2001) Gael the Humanitarian
Oxfam: Make Trade Fair CampaignKeep an eye out.
Films Referenced Amores perros, (2000) Vidas Privadas (2001)Y tu
mam tambin(2001)El crimen del padre amaro (2002)Diarios de
Motocicleta (2004)Mala educacin (2004)The King (2005)Babel
(2006)Rudo y Cursi (2008)Letters to Juliet (2010)Tambin la lluvia,
(2010)Little bit of heaven (2011)
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Latin American New Wave. London: Portico.Video clips:2012 Gillette
Advert YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHMDj7bUj6AScene from
La Mala Educacin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7ATj_v7Nro
Presented by: Suzie Alway, Fiona Chan, M. Alexia Gaggero &
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