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...

Gael Garcia Bernal & Diego Luna Interview on Cinemablend There have been more famous onscreen duos in screen history, and even some of them have been friends in real life, but few are as fun to watch together as Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal. The two broke into stardom in 2001’s Y Tu Mama Tambien, when both were around 21. Now in their 30s, with families of their own, they’ve reunited for Rudo y Cursi, a dramedy about two brothers from a rural community who become soccer superstars, each handling fame in equally poor ways. Luna and Bernal walked into the roundtable interview...

I’ve added 16 photos of Gael at a recent Rudo y Cursi press conference in Beverly Hills, California.       GALLERY LINK “Rudo y Cursi” press conference, Beverly Hills (May 4)

Here are some recent scans from Mexican magazine TV Notas showing Gael and Diego out and about in New York with their families. Credit to Meli (gasomar). source Even in New York Diego Luna and Gael Garcia do not separate, and as good friends and dads they went to walk with their respective families. It’s rumored that they might become godfathers soon, reciprocally baptizing their kids. Gael Garcia Bernal & Diego Luna were on Goood Morning America yesterday, May 7, 2009. Thanks to Cris for sharing this video!

Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego Luna & Carlos Cuaron at the Rudo y Cursi screening in Hollywood – May 4, 2009        Gael & Diego at the Los Angeles Film Festival line-up announcement – May 5, 2009           GALLERY LINKS “Rudo y Cursi” screening, Hollywood (May 4)” Los Angeles Film Fest line-up announcement (May 5)

Gael Garcia & Diego Luna outside the Apple Store Soho in New York on April 27, 2009.     Gael Garcia attends a special New York screening of “The Limits of Control” with the cast at Landmark’s Sunshine Theater on April 28, 2009, in New York City.     GALLERY LINKS Outside Apple Store, New York (April 27) “Limits of Control” screening, New York (April 28)

I’ve uploaded a bunch more photos of Gael Garcia Bernal and Diego Luna in New York promoting “Rudo y Cursi”. “Rudo y Cursi” Premiere – Tribeca Film Festival on April 26, 2009, in New York City.        After party for “Rudo Y Cursi” at Bar Artisanal on April 26, 2009, in New York City.        Gael, Diego Luna and Carlos Cuaron at the Apple Store Soho on April 27, 2009, in New York City.       “Rudo y Cursi” with Luis Jiménez (radio) on April 27, 2009, in New York City.        GALLERY LINKS Tribeca Film Festival...

Actors Gael Garcia and Diego Luna attend the 8th Annual Tribeca Film Festival ”Rudo y Cursi” premiere at AMC Village 7 on April 26, 2009 in New York City.        Plus, I’ve added two more pics of Gael from a few days ago in NYC. Thanks to Cris for sharing these!    GALLERY LINKS Tribeca Film Festival – “Rudo y Cursi” Premiere (April 26) Interview – New York (April 21, 2009)