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Demián Bichir

Birth Name:
Demián Bichir Nájera
Birth Place:
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Profession
Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer
Demián Bichir

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 AwardWinner
  • 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
  • 2022C&I Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
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