Alejandro Gómez Monteverde

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]

This article uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Gómez and the second or maternal family name is Monteverde.
Alejandro Gómez Monteverde
Born
José Alejandro Gómez Monterverde

(1977-07-13) 13 July 1977
Tampico, Tamaulipas, Mexico
OccupationDirector
Years active2001–present
Spouse(s)
Ali Landry (m. 2006)
Children3

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.

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
  1. Joe O'Connell. Like Out of a Movie: The legend of Alejandro Gomez Monteverde. Austin Chronicle. Austinchronicle.com. Retrieved on 10 March 2007.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Glickman, Aaron. "Bella Movie Producer Sean Wolfington". Social Miami. Archived from the original on 28 November 2007. Retrieved 26 November 2007.
  6. abc.com (5 February 2007). "In Style: Celebrity Weddings". ABC. Archived from the original on 17 March 2007. Retrieved 26 March 2007.
  7. Borzillo-Vrenna, Carrie (9 April 2006). "Ali Landry Weds in Mexico". People Magazine. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  8. Dyball, Lennie (12 July 2007). "Former Doritos Girl Ali Landry Has a Daughter". People. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  9. Raferty, Liz; Garzia, Jennifer (10 October 2011). "Ali Landry Welcomes a Son". People. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
  10. "Ali Landry Welcomes Son Valentin Francesco". People Magazine. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 21 October 2019.
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