Graduated from Florida International University, Andy Garcia is one of the most talented actors in the world with the best looks, but is unfairly underrated. He made his breakthrough in 8 Million Ways to Die in 1986, and earned his stardom in Godfather III with Oscar and Golden Globe nominations in 1991. For most female Andy Garcia fans, his best character is the dreamed-of husband in When a Man Loves a Woman. The highly acclaimed Night Falls on Manhattan proves his intensity in acting. A star bearing his name was honored to him on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1995.
Garcia's talent is not limited to acting. It extends into music. He produced and directed a feature length documentary concert film Cachao como su ritmo no hay dos (like his rhythm there is no other), and produced and performed on the music record Cachao Master Sessions Volume I, and II, which earned him a 1994 Grammy Award, and a nomination in 1995. He wrote and sang songs in Steal Big, Steal Little and Just The Ticket.
Garcia's fame in Hollywood is also attributed to his life style. A husband and father who happens to be an actor, Garcia is a devoted family man. He spends all his off-work time with his wife of 23 years and his three daughters. He fights fiercely to protect his family and their privacy, and sets himself as a moral example to his children. This wonderful dad earned the title of "Father of the Year" in 1998.
Being a successful American, Garcia doesn't forget his Hispanic heritage and Cuban roots, and is loyal to their culture. He has been involved in a number of Hispanic movies and directed the feature length documentary concert film Cachao como su ritmo no hay dos (like his rhythm there is no other) and produced Cachao Master Session Vol. I and Vol. II in honor of the Cuban musician, the mambo artist Israel Lopez "Cachao". He is going to direct and star in the movie The Lost City, an epic about the Cuban Revolution. Due to his outstanding contribution, he was honored with the Harvard University Foundation Award for the American Performing Arts and Intercultural Relations, and a Hispanic Heritage Award for the arts.
Pure man Andy Garcia dedicates himself to art. Money and fame is not what he pursues. He refuses to do nude scenes and doesn't choose roles for box-office potential. He rejected roles of "blockbuster" movies which could have turned him into mega-star. Like gold, shining and heavy, Garcia is a quiet star. He never floats around to seek fame. You don't see his photos fly around you. Not often, can you watch him in a TV interview. He stays out of Hollywood society and leads a peaceful life with his loving family. Unlike other celebrities, this great man doesn't have a publicist. He doesn't even have his own home page on the Internet. The most web sites dedicated to him were made by his fans.
I absolutely love Andy Garcia, not only because he is a great actor with handsome looks, but also because he is a wonderful human being. Among numerous stars in Hollywood, he is the only one possessing such integrity and perfection, which make him so special and unique. His good looks color my life and his good heart inspires my spirit. However, his talent is underrated and his moral values are unrecognized. As a loyal Andy fan, I hope his true value can be recognized, since I believe this recognition can do some good to this world.
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1. 1991 Academy Award, Nominee of Best Supporting Actor in Godfather: Part III
2. 1991 Golden Globes Award, Nominee of Best Supporting Actor in Godfather: Part III
3. 1991 ShoWest Award, Male Star of the Year, for his performance in Godfather Part III and Internal Affairs
4. 1991 Golden Eagle Awards, Outstanding actor
5. 1992 Harvard University Foundation Award, for his outstanding contributions to the American Performing Arts and Intercultural Relations
6. 1994 Grammy Award, for Cachao Master Sessions Volume I
7. 1995 Grammy Award, Nomination for Cachao Master Sessions Volume II
8. 1995 Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (in front of the Roosevelt Hotel)
9. 1997 Hispanic Heritage Award for the Arts
10. 1997 The Golden Eagle Awards
11. 1998 Father of the Year, by a national organization The Father's Day Council
12. 1999 PRISM Award, for his role as the husband of an alcoholic in When a Man Loves a Woman
13. 1999 American Latino Media Arts Awards (ALMA), Outstanding Actor in a Feature Film in a Crossover Role in Desperate Measures
14. 2001 Golden Globes Award, Nominee of Best Actor for the role of Arturo Sandoval in the movie "For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story".
15. 2001 Emmy Award, Nominee of Best Actor for the role of Arturo Sandoval in the movie "For Love or Country: The Arturo Sandoval Story".
16. 2002 The Desert Palm Award at The 13th annual Palm Springs International Film Festival
Birthday: April 12, 1956
Birthplace: Havana, Cuba
Real Name: Andres Arturo García-Menendez
He and his family were exiled to the USA when he was 5 years old,
when Castro took power in Cuba, and grew up in Miami, Florida.
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Height: 5' 11" (1.80 M)(according to some articles)
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Wife: Maria Victoria
Daughters:
Dominik, 21
Daniella 17
Alessandra 13
Andres 3
Son: Andres
Andres Antonio Garcia-Lorido was born on January 28, 2002.
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Andy Garcia's parents Amelie & Rene J. Garcia "El Alcalde"
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Andy Garcia and his mother and sister at the Hispanic Heritage Awards
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"In a lot of cases, the fact that I'm in a movie at all is success enough for me. I 'm blessed that people still want to hire me and pay me really good money to do this. I certainly have no complaints. There are tougher ways to make a living, that's for sure."
"a character that I can admire as a person is a character I'll probably want to play."
"My children keep me centered. You want to do things that will make them proud. My wife and I hope to set an example. When they are older and come to a time of decision, a crossroads, I want them to think about us and how we lived our lives. You can't preach one thing, and do the other."
"I feel I'm blessed, and I know I've been given a gift, in terms of what I do, by someone. I try to stay devoted to letting that gift flourish, and paying attention to it, and not be haphazard about it."--continue
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I absolutely love Andy Garcia!!!!! He is the most gorgeous guy to ever walk this earth. And on top of that is oh sooooo talented. He is definitely the most underrated actor in Hollywood. Every time I see him my heart starts to flutter-he seems to have this spell over me. He is divine!!! -- Angel
Oh Andy, if you had any idea of what you do to women all over the globe everytime they see your face... I think you'd be amazed!! My fave Andy feature is definitely those wonderful, deep, dark, intense and oh-so-beautiful windows to his souls he calls his eyes... *sigh*, if I ever looked into those, I'd be down for the count, I'd melt into a puddle at my feet. A girl could drown in those eyes! -- Groovychick
He is an excellent actor,not to mention that he is sooooo goodlooking. I recently visited california and saw him there. I found his house and it is very nice and it is not like any typical actor who lives in beverly hills and wants to show off what they have.--tommy --continue
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