Demián Bichir is a Mexican actor who casts in ‘Chupa’, a 2023 American fantasy adventure film directed by Jonás Cuarón, and starring Demián Bichir and Christian Slater. He began to appear in Hollywood films, after starring in telenovelas. He was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in A Better Life. He is an Ambassador of Immigration Rights for the American Civil Liberties Union.
Some of his works includes, The Penitent, Rojo Amanecer, Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada, Godzilla vs. Kong, El Santos vs. la Tetona Mendoza and many more. His tv series includes Rina, Vivir enamorada, Cuando los hijos se van, El rincón de los prodigios, Nada personal, Grand Hotel and many more.
Demián Bichir Ethnicity
Demián Bichir was born in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. His parents are Alejandro Bichir and Maricruz Nájera. His brothers are Odiseo and Bruno.
His paternal family is of Lebanese origin. His father was born in Lebanon and immigrated to the United States where he met his mother and they had their son.
| Demián Bichir | Bio |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Demián Bichir Nájera |
| Nick Name | Demián Bichir |
| Age (2023) | 59 years old |
| Birthday | August 1, 1963 |
| Birth Place | Mexico City, Mexico |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | Mexican |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Body Appearance | |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 66 Kg (145 lbs) |
| Body Measurements | 44-36-37 inches |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Shoe Size | 12 (US) |
| Relationship Timeline | |
| Daughter | Gala |
| Spouse | Lisset (m. 2001; div. 2003) Stefanie Sherk (m. 2011; died 2019) |
| Early Life | |
| Siblings | Odiseo Bichir (brother) Bruno Bichir (brother) |
| Family | Bichir family |
| Career & Income | |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Movies List | Chupa Godzilla vs. Kong Chaos Walking Land The Midnight Sky The Grudge The Nun Alien: Covenant 7:19 Lowriders Good Kids The Hateful Eight Death in Buenos Aires Dom Hemingway Machete Kills The Heat El Santos vs. la Tetona Mendoza Savages Foreverland A Better Life Hidalgo: la historia jamás contada Che American Visa Fuera del cielo Hypnos In the Time of the Butterflies Don’t Tempt Me Gimme the Power Sexo, pudor y lágrimas Perdita Durango Solo Nobody Will Speak of Us When We’re Dead Miroslava Rojo Amanecer The Penitent |
Demián Bichir Early Life
Demián Bichir use to worked at the National Theater company and won several awards at the Mexican Association of Theater Critics. While attending Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, he worked for Rosa Mexican Restaurant.
Demián Bichir Wife
Demián Bichir wife, Stefanie Sherk, committed suicide by drowning in the swimming pool on 12 April 2019. Bichir has a daughter, Gala with Stefanie.
Demián Bichir Facts
- In 1983, Demián Bichir debuted, Choices of the Heart.
- He briefly appeared in the Mexican TV show Vivir Enamorada.
- In 2001, he won an MTV Movie Award for his role, Manny.