Alejandro Alcondez facts for kids
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Alejandro Alcondez
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| Born | August 3, 1970 Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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| Occupation | Actor, film director, film producer, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
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Notable work
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Cielito Lindo: "Beautiful Heaven" |
Alejandro Alcondez (born August 3, 1970) is a talented Mexican-American actor, filmmaker, director, producer, and writer. He was born in Jalisco, Mexico, and later moved to Hollywood, California, in the early 1990s. He started his career in theater plays. Soon, he began producing and writing his own Mexican films like Impacto de Muerte, Furia Salvaje, and El Bronko Negro. His company, Producciones Alejandro Alcondez, distributed these movies.
His most famous American film is "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.
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Alejandro Alcondez: A Journey in Film
Alejandro Alcondez has had an exciting career in the world of movies! He started his own company, Producciones Alejandro Alcondez, to make his first film. He even got famous Mexican actor Mario Almada (actor) to join him. Alejandro wrote the story and played a main role in this first movie, which was directed by Alberto Mariscal.
He didn't stop there! Alejandro continued to produce, write, direct, and act in many films. He worked with lots of well-known Mexican actors like Luis Aguilar, Sergio Goyri, and Manuel Ojeda. He also starred in many movies made by Mr. Delfino Lopez of Baja Films.
Making Movies in Hollywood
Alejandro Alcondez then decided he was ready for Hollywood. He started his American company, Alejandro Alcondez Pictures. This company makes 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 Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, as one of the filming locations. The movie first showed at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on May 27, 2010. For Cielito Lindo, Alejandro Alcondez did it all! He wrote the script, produced the film, directed it, and played the main character. He worked alongside actors like Adam Rodríguez, Nestor Serrano, and Nicole Paggi.
His Work in Film
Alejandro Alcondez has been involved in many movies as an actor, producer, writer, and director.
As an Actor
He has played the lead role in many films. Some of his acting roles include:
- "Cielito Lindo" Beautiful Heaven (2010)
- "Los Mas Buscados" parts I, II, and III (2004)
- "El Bronco Negro" (1998)
- "El Señor de los Cielos" parts I, II, and III (1997)
- "Furia Salvaje" (1995)
- "Impacto de Muerte" (1993)
Behind the Scenes
Alejandro has also taken on important roles behind the camera:
- Producer: He was an executive producer for "Cielito Lindo" (2010), "El Bronco Negro" (1998), "Furia Salvaje" (1995), and "Impacto de Muerte" (1993).
- Writer: He wrote the stories and screenplays for "Cielito Lindo" (2010), "Sueños Amargos" (2002), "El Bronco Negro" (1998), "Furia Salvaje" (1995), and "Impacto de Muerte" (1993).
- Director: He directed "Cielito Lindo" (2010), "Sueños Amargos" (2002), "El Bronco Negro" (1998), "Furia Salvaje" (1995), and "Impacto de Muerte" (1993).
Theater Work
Early in his career, Alejandro Alcondez gained valuable experience in theater. He acted, directed, wrote, and produced many plays. This helped him learn a lot about storytelling and filmmaking. Some of his theater roles include:
- Playing Juan Tenorio in "Don Juan Tenorio"
- Playing Arturo in "La Virginidad"
- Playing Martin in "Martin el Zapatero"
He also directed "Por la Vida de Jesucristo".
Other Projects
Alcondez has worked on many other creative projects. These include writing, producing, and directing music videos. He also worked on various feature films. For example, Cielito Lindo (Beautiful Heaven) was filmed in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. In an interview, Alcondez explained why he chose that location. He also talked about the movie's plot and when he wrote the script.
Images for kids
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Alejandro Alcondez at the Cielito Lindo Premiere
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Alejandro Alcondez at the Cielito Lindo "Beautiful Heaven" film Premiere
