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Alfonso Arau Incháustegui is a Mexican filmmaker, actor and singer famous for 1992's Like Water for Chocolate, based on his wife's novel.
Alfonso Arau is a Mexican actor, director, and producer renowned for his roles in the films "Like Water for Chocolate" and "A Walk in the Clouds". He has earned numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to Latin American cinema, including a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 64th Academy Awards.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1932</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Alfonso Arau is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 11, 1932, Alfonso Arau was born in Mexico City, Mexico.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1950</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Acting Career Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>Arau began his acting career in the early 1950s, working primarily in Mexican cinema.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1971</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Directorial Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Arau made his directorial debut with the film "El Águila Descalza".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1989</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>International Breakthrough</div><div class='timeline-text'>Arau gained international recognition with his film "Like Water for Chocolate".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Hollywood Debut</div><div class='timeline-text'>Arau made his Hollywood directorial debut with the film "A Walk in the Clouds".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Receives Ariel Award</div><div class='timeline-text'>He received the Golden Ariel Award for his significant contributions to Mexican cinema.</div></div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Latest Film Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>His latest film "The Crime of Love" is released, showcasing his continued passion for filmmaking.</div></div></div>
Alfonso Arau is a Mexican movie actor who was born on January 11, 1932, and is currently 91 years old. He is best known for his roles in films such as A Walk In The Clouds and Like Water For Chocolate, as well as for his work as a director in films such as El Coronel No Tiene Quien Le Escriba.
Alfonso Arau has an estimated net worth of $19M. He is a successful Mexican director, actor, and producer. He has earned his wealth from his roles in the entertainment industry, including his films and television shows as well as numerous business investments.
