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Demián Bichir Biography

Birth Name:Demián Bichir Nájera

Birth Place:Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Profession Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • The Mexican MTV Movie Awards created the "Best Bichir in a Movie" category in 2003 to determine which member of his family had the best performance in a film
  • Performed on stage at the age three with his family, which was composed entirely of actors
  • Worked at a restaurant while auditioning for roles in New York
  • Quote: "We all have the capacity, to be two things․ And after all I was named for both the devil and the angel․ Demonio y angel․ Dem-y-an․"
  • Quote: "My parents met in the theater, and they grew up loving theater, and when my brothers and I decided to become actors, we had all we needed in our library at home․"
  • Left his successful acting career in Mexico for a humble beginning in the American film industry
  • Became a member of the National Theatre Company of Mexico at the age of 13

Awards

  • 1994Silver Ariel-Best Actor in a Minor Role (Mejor Actor de Cuadro): nominated
  • 1995Silver Ariel-Best Actor (Mejor Actor): winner
  • 1997Silver Ariel-Best Actor (Mejor Actor): nominated
  • 2000Silver Ariel-Best Actor (Mejor Actor): nominated
  • 2003MTV Movie Award-Best Bichir in a Film (Mejor Bichir en una Película): winner
  • 2003MTV Movie Award-Best Bichir in a Film (Mejor Bichir en una Película): nominated
  • 2009ALMA Award-Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011ALMA Award-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
  • 2012ALMA Award-Favorite Movie Actor: Supporting Role: nominated
  • 2012Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
  • 2012Black Reel-Best Actor: nominated
  • 2012Independent Spirit Award-Best Male Lead: nominated
  • 2012Virtuoso Award-: winner
  • 2014Imagen Award-Best Actor/Television: winner
  • 2015ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
  • 2015Hollywood Film Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
  • 2017CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: winner
  • 2021Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
  • 2021Imagen Award-Best Actor - Feature Film: winner