Alejandro Alcondez facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alejandro Alcondez
Born	(1970-08-03) August 3, 1970 (age 55) Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Occupation	Actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter
Years active	1990–present
Notable work	Cielito Lindo: "Beautiful Heaven"

Alejandro Alcondez was born on August 3, 1970, in Jalisco, Mexico. He is a talented Mexican-American actor, filmmaker, director, producer, and writer. In the early 1990s, Alejandro moved to Hollywood, California, to pursue his dreams.

He started his acting journey in theater plays. Later, he began to produce and write his own Mexican films. Some of these early films include Impacto de Muerte, Furia Salvaje, and El Bronko Negro. His company, Producciones Alejandro Alcondez, helped distribute these movies.

His most recent American film is called "Cielito Lindo" (which means "Beautiful Heaven"). Alejandro Alcondez produced, wrote, and directed this movie. He also played the main character, Pablo Pastor. His own company, Alejandro Alcondez Pictures, released this film.

Alejandro's Journey in Film

Starting in Mexico

Alejandro Alcondez created his first company, Producciones Alejandro Alcondez. He decided to produce his very first film. For this movie, he worked with famous Mexican actor Mario Almada (actor). Alejandro not only produced the film but also wrote the story and played a main role alongside Mario Almada. Alberto Mariscal directed this film.

Alejandro continued to make many more films. He often worked as a producer, writer, director, and lead actor all at once! He worked with many well-known Mexican actors like Luis Aguilar, Sergio Goyri, and Manuel Ojeda. He also starred in films produced by Mr. Delfino Lopez of Baja Films.

Making Movies in Hollywood

Alejandro Alcondez at the Cielito Lindo Premiere in Hollywood

Alejandro Alcondez at the Cielito Lindo "Beautiful Heaven" film Premiere

After his success in Mexico, Alejandro Alcondez was ready for Hollywood. He started his American film company, Alejandro Alcondez Pictures. This company makes both English and Spanish movies for people all over the world.

In 2007, he produced his first English-speaking film, Cielito Lindo (Beautiful Heaven). He chose to film parts of it in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. The movie had its big premiere at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 27, 2010. For Cielito Lindo, Alejandro did a lot! He wrote the script, produced the film, directed it, and played the main character. He worked with other actors like Adam Rodríguez, Nestor Serrano, and Nicole Paggi.

Alejandro's Film Roles

As an Actor

Alejandro Alcondez has acted in many films. Here are some of the movies where he played a lead role:

As a Producer

Alejandro Alcondez has also produced several films, meaning he helped manage the money and making of the movie.

As a Writer

Alejandro Alcondez has written the stories and screenplays for many of his films.

As a Director

Alejandro Alcondez has also directed several films, guiding the actors and crew to bring the story to life.

Theater Work

Early in his career, Alejandro Alcondez was very active in theater. He acted, directed, wrote, and produced many plays. This experience helped him learn a lot about writing scripts and making films.

Other Creative Projects

Besides movies and theater, Alejandro Alcondez has worked on other creative projects. He has written, produced, and directed many music videos. He also worked on various feature films, like Cielito Lindo (Beautiful Heaven), which was filmed in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. In an interview, Alejandro explained why he chose that location and talked about the story of the film.