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Gael García Bernal Receives José Cuervo Award

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Mexican
actor Gael García Bernal received the José Cuervo Award of 120,000 pesos today,
which he will devote to two projects, one for television and the other to film.
But he didn't provide further details.

FICM
President Alejandro Ramírez said that Casa Cuervo has been a sponsor of the
festival since its first edition and for the past seven years it has given an
award to an outstanding figure in Mexican cinema.

Rodrigo
Braun, director of public relations at Casa Cuervo, presented the check to the
actor who he described as "a Mexican ambassador in the rest of the
world."

"He
is a great actor who has made us laugh and has made us cry," Braun said.
"He is a great producer, a great human being who has supported Mexico and
its people. We are very proud to give this award to Gael. It is a recognition
of his career and also of his human qualities."

Upon
receiving the check, García Bernal said: “Thank you for this incredible award …
I’m happy to be here. The first time was in the second edition. The festival
has changed a lot, above all in the enthusiasm that it has awakened in the
public to see movies.”

FICM
Director Daniela Michel addressed the audience: “It’s a great honor to have Gael
with us every year. He is a great friend, admirable, kind, who has supported us
at every moment in the festival—even the toughest ones we’ve been through. I
want to give him recognition. Thank you for being such a great friend.”

Afterward,
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas Batel, FICM vice president, gave García Bernal the “Little
Eye” Ojito sculpture made by Michoacán artist Javier
Marín. Batel said, “With this sculpture, we recognize the work of invited
guests and others.”