Alejandro Gómez Monteverde
Alejandro Gómez Monteverde | |
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Born | José Alejandro Gómez Monteverde 13 July 1977 Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
Occupation | Director |
Years active | 2001–present |
Spouse(s) | |
Children | 3 |
José Alejandro Gómez Monteverde (born 13 July 1977) is a Mexican film director. His first film, Bella took top prize at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival by winning the “People's Choice Award”.[1]
The director of the Department of Citizenship gave Monteverde the "American by Choice" award for Bella's positive contribution to Latino art and culture in the U.S.[dubious ][citation needed]
Bella[]
Monteverde wrote and directed Bella,[2][3][4] a film that took top prize at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival by winning the “People's Choice Award”.[2]
Little Boy[]
Monteverde directed and co-wrote Little Boy, a film set during World War II, released in 2015.[5]
Personal life[]
Monteverde married American actress Ali Landry on 8 April 2006 in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.[6][7] They have three children: a daughter born in July 2007, [8]and sons born in October 2011, [9]and July 2013, named Valentin Francesco.[10] Valentin's middle name was inspired by Pope Francis, as Landry and Monteverde met him while she was pregnant and he blessed the baby.[10]
References[]
- ^ Joe O'Connell. Like Out of a Movie: The legend of Alejandro Gomez Monteverde. Austin Chronicle. Austinchronicle.com. Retrieved on 10 March 2007.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Robert W. Welkos (4 December 2007). "Bella is a Rallying Point". LATimes.com. Archived from the original on 22 December 2007. Retrieved 6 December 2007.
- ^ Gregg Goldstein (30 August 2007). "Roadside takes Bella on US Roadtrip". TheHollywoodReporter.com. Archived from the original on 30 October 2007. Retrieved 6 December 2007.
- ^ Glickman, Aaron. "Bella Movie Producer Sean Wolfington". Social Miami. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 26 November 2007.
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- ^ abc.com (5 February 2007). "In Style: Celebrity Weddings". ABC. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 26 March 2007.
- ^ Borzillo-Vrenna, Carrie (9 April 2006). "Ali Landry Weds in Mexico". People Magazine. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ Dyball, Lennie (12 July 2007). "Former Doritos Girl Ali Landry Has a Daughter". People. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ Raferty, Liz; Garzia, Jennifer (10 October 2011). "Ali Landry Welcomes a Son". People. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Ali Landry Welcomes Son Valentin Francesco". People Magazine. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
External links[]
- 1977 births
- Mexican film directors
- People from Tampico, Tamaulipas
- Living people