Alejandro Gómez Monteverde facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Alejandro Gómez Monteverde
Monteverde at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival
Born	José Alejandro Gómez Monteverde (1977-07-13) 13 July 1977 (age 48) Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Occupation	Film director screenwriter producer
Years active	2001–present
Spouse(s)	Ali Landry ​ (m. 2006)​
Children	3

José Alejandro Gómez Monteverde (born on July 13, 1977) is a talented filmmaker from Mexico. He is known for directing movies like Bella, Sound of Freedom, and Cabrini.

In 2007, Monteverde received a special award called "Outstanding American by Choice". This award celebrates the achievements of people who have become U.S. citizens.

Making Movies

Early Success with Bella

Monteverde wrote and directed his first movie, Bella. This film won a big award at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival. It received the "People's Choice Award," which means audiences loved it the most.

Bella was produced by Sean Wolfington, Eduardo Verástegui, Leo Severino, and Denise Pinckley. Monteverde and his team received honors for Bella from important places like the Smithsonian. The Smithsonian Latino Center also gave Monteverde their "Legacy Award."

Directing Other Films

Monteverde directed and helped write Little Boy. This movie was set during World War II and came out in 2015.

He also directed and co-wrote Sound of Freedom. This film stars actors like Jim Caviezel and Mira Sorvino. It was filmed in 2018 and was released by Angel Studios.

Monteverde also directed the 2024 film Cabrini. This movie tells the story of Frances Xavier Cabrini. Like Sound of Freedom, Cabrini was also released by Angel Studios.

In 2022, Monteverde received a Humanitarian Award. This award was given to him by the Coronado Island Film Festival.

Personal Life

Monteverde married American actress Ali Landry on April 8, 2006. Their wedding took place in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. They have three children together. Their daughter was born in July 2007. They also have two sons, born in October 2011 and July 2013.

Their son Valentin Francesco's middle name was inspired by Pope Francis. Monteverde and Landry met the Pope when she was pregnant, and he blessed their baby.

Movies Directed

See also

In Spanish: Alejandro Gómez Monteverde para niños