May 5, 2009 – Cinema Blend Article

Here in the States, we think of Gael Garcia Bernal as a kind of art house star, a figure in movies like Y Tu Mama Tambien and Blindness. But in his native Mexico, not only is he a major actor, but also, somehow, a rock star — kinda. At the roundtable interviews for his new film Rudo y Cursi, both Bernal and director Carlos Cuaron explained how the song that Bernal’s character records in the film has become a hit ringtone in Mexico.

“Gael’s Quiero Que Me Quieras [Spanish version of I Want You To Want Me] became also a big hit, especially ringtone downloads,” Cuaron explained, referencing the music video recorded by Bernal’s character in hopes of becoming a huge star. “People are singing it on the street. The social impact that it has created is weird. ”

Bernal added, “I was very surprised that the song became such a big hit, and it transcended into other things. The song is better known now with the film.” source

I’ve also added this image of Gael to the Gallery. VMAN magazine – Issue 2/Spring-Summer 2004