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Andy García is a Cuban American actor and director. He became known in the late 1980s and 1990s, having appeared in several successful Hollywood films, including The Godfather Part III, The Untouchables, Internal Affairs and When a Man Loves a Woman. In the 2000s, he starred in Ocean's Eleven and its sequels, Ocean's Twelve and Ocean's Thirteen, and The Lost City.
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[@purpleroyalty6260]

He is such a class act and wonderful actor.

[@mrsdewdrop9678]

He shows much humility and gratitude in retelling about his parents brought him here in 1960s. It is very much a part of who he is and his character. Such a beautiful person. ❤ im sure Mr Garcia has made his parents proud. He also has a lovely wife and family. Bless you

[@dizzydino1]

so humble and eloquent 💞

[@teresaareces4995]

Omg how handsome he is ! I met him at the premier of “ The lost City “ in Miami Olympia theater, at the ending hang on to his arm and walked a bit and was photograph but unfortunately I dont have any pictures, back then I had no smart phone. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT DAY.

[@elizabetamedvedeva]

Great person - lovely manners, solid values, takes roles or not in line with his moral compass; happy family which comes first and foremost; no scandal at all - a rarity in Hollywood. So dreamy in Godfather III and Internal Affairs. So stylish now. From my perspective, no one surpasses or will surpass Andy. Love him. 💖💘

[@mbforever3981]

I love him too in dramatic or romantic roles.He has an amazing range of possibilities.He was a fabulous Modigliani.

[@savvystyle5562]

I Love Andy Garcia. He is so right, you are responsible for your character. The stair scene in The Untouchables. When he threw the gun 2 Costner and slid to the pram with his foot, still clutching and pointing the gun. EPIC!!Then from there, the rest is History. He is an marvellous actor. Love him in all the movies. He's also humble, a family man first & an incredible artist in the art form, he has chosen, and he's still dreaming People. Hard work, perseverce. And the intensity of the Roles he plays. Love him

[@mariacosta2072]

Agreed 💯❤️

[@markbennett6367]

I've literally just discovered this site.. You are so right about the Untouchable scene... Fabulous, utterly fabulous...

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

Whether or not you are a fan of his work, you wish you had that aura of effortless cool that Andy Garcia wields with such ease.

[@salmanumo3131]

At such a young age he has got a tremendous wisdom and experience.

[@bobbyricigliano2799]

If you haven’t seen “Things to do in Denver when you’re dead” do yourself a favor and watch it. It’s not as serious and deep as many of his other films, but it is a real gem with an ensemble cast for the ages.

[@rosequartz7841]

Love Andy Garcia❤

[@summersparrow6124]

I LOVE ANDY SO SO SO SO MUCH❤️

[@goalkeepersaves4363]

He is one of the most handsome men in the world!!! I love him in his role as Modigliani !!! Greetings from Greece

[@juliemiller9760]

Was that the name of the movie? I'll check.

[@BedlamsBluff]

9:04 - Vincent Corelone is iconic

[@manina06]

I adore Andy Garcia ❤

[@johnmunro4952]

Loved him since the untouchables.

[@seans9149]

A Fantastic human and memorable actor!!!

[@mariaelle6754]

He is so handsom. And agreat actor . He is full of deep beautful feelings . No one can understad those kind of artists . They have magic that others cant feel . He spoke about imagination, einstein albert said that imagination is more interessting then knowledge for those who critisise andy that he seem to have never read a book in his life !!! What a stupid critic . There is a large difference between having knowledge and working with imagination. He talked about passion, dream ...all these qualities make him a special man .

[@maneincondicional9139]

Maria Elle I share your opinion

[@demonthunderwolf116]

Maria Elle Omg ikr

[@savvystyle5562]

Maria Elle-Hae that critic, is an idiot. He's probably eating those words now. Bugger. I love Andy Garcia. The Untouchables cripped me so intense, and he never disappoints in all his movies. A TRUE artist in his art form he has chosen. Yay!!! for us may he continue to give us pleasure & the passion, intensity to his roles. Love him

[@carlosacta8726]

Andy Garcia exudes pride, humility and dignity!

[@seriamendito7384]

God he is Still So Handsome....

[@illnsp08]

Amen!

[@YuyiLeal]

Superb!!! He is truly a wonderful actor and human being! Muy orgullosa de ti, Andy, siendo cubana!

[@egyjuice]

Courage is Grace under pressure... Beautiful line

[@maitegonsuelo1730]

Love him

[@joolsiejuly1]

Worth listening to the whole thing - interesting guy, grounded...

[@araslimaj5912]

Handsome humble funny full package

[@mikaelhagstrom9381]

Great Guy...👍👍👍

[@dfangirl72]

little trivia he was on a short lived spanglish series que pasa usa ! when he's trying to help " Alicia " alice ( meg ryan ) when a man loves a woman fave scene in movie the way he says alicia 🤩💙💙 when any celeb that comes from immigrant parents shares their immigration story especially when they stay humble they never forget where they come from always gets me teary eyed !

[@maneincondicional9139]

Adoro a este hombre.. Es un maravilloso actor y mejor ser humano Lo ame en Modigliani, pero en realidad me gusta en todas sus películas. El tiempo pasa y se me va poniendo viejito y no me importa .Para mi siempre será el mejor😍😘

[@christinebrown8157]

He is am An amazing man in every way. I was fortunate to have had a conversation with him a couple of years ago. I didn't know who he was, and I think that put us both a ease. HIs values are so clear and normal ... much of the conversation comes back to me often. What I know for sure was the whole thing was a life changer. He has a way of making you feel special.

[@maryspencer2727]

Just have to say what a remarkable actor this man is ....tho I think he has an incredible huge heart in real life to be able to act....seems he's real not just acting..... Love u Andy! Xoxo my favorite film is "the unsaid" ...I'm a youth counselor in youth corrections...

[@egyjuice]

Wonderful human being G bless. Love the humbleness which is so common to any stable successful person

[@suat365]

Great actor nice person

[@mikemasiello5965]

If you haven't seen "City Island", I think it's his best work.

[@juliemiller9760]

'Just The Ticket' and 'When A Man Loves A Woman'. . .THE LOST CITY', a favorite.

[@mirfir]

“Book club” too

[@lywilliams8062]

Cuanto te quiero cubano hermoso!❤💙 pround to be cuban like you.

[@savvystyle5562]

Ly Williams-Hae I can only Dream.Like Andy Garcia.Love him.Proud 2 be Kiwi- NZ.Down Under

[@andreavaldivia7807]

Me encanta andy

[@RosaRodriguez-gp9xi]

As a Cuban I’m very proud of Andy García May God Blessed Amén

[@VangelisFilms]

Love his story and his perspective on acting and directing. I agree 100%

[@ccxx9307]

My love💜💙💚💛❤️

[@Nazaba09]

I always wondered how he has no accent. He’s been here since he was five and his mom was an English teacher. No wonder.

[@brainsareus]

Anyone in a country from the age of five is going to speak like a native of the adopted country. English teacher mom, or not. No revelation here. btw- there is no such thing as having no accent; and in England, you have busloads of accents or dialects.

[@ibkristykat]

He has an accent. It's just not strong. Listen to him in WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN when he gets pissed. His accent comes out the more pissed he gets

[@Nazaba09]

@@ibkristykat seriously? That was like 30 years ago. It’s gone now.

[@ibkristykat]

@@Nazaba09 i can hear an accent now and again as he speaks in this interview lmao

[@zarius6363]

As a fellow spanish and english speaker, I can confirm, he has a slight accent. But then again most people in Miami sound similar to him so is it considered a foreign accent anymore? I would argue it's just another regional/cultural accent like the african-american accent or the mexican-american accent, or even the new york jewish or italian accents, etc. All american accents, which is why he still sounds native.

[@celiapinheiro1138]

Em 1979..eu tinha 22anos e vi um filme..de madrugada..com Andy..não lembro o nome...mais minha paixão e amor por ele floresceu nesse.dia.e até hoje mesmo um pouco madura .meu amor por Andy.e o mesmo..amo como ele mostra nos seus jeitos .olhares,toques.sorriso tímido,como mostrar o amor há uma mulher 😘🇧🇷💞

[@weshasawi]

I can listen to him talk until the end of time, which right now doesn’t seem to be far off #2020

[@janethunter8611]

omg i love you sooooomuch xxx

[@mirfir]

My man!

[@elisaev6474]

Always classy!!!

[@baboom007]

Fucking great actor, fucking cool and humble guy, fucking underrated.

[@edwardvillate2112]

Andy is a GREAT ACTOR, and a LOT, that people don't know and Hi didn't mention, is the MULTIPLE JOURNEY'S besides the ART'S that His INVOLVED in the Community in Miami.

[@jilljones468]

I was married back in the 90's and andy garcia was one of the handsome men I loved to watch on tv and my husband knew it jealous fuck. but andy, Robert deniro, val kilmer, john stamos, and many more I cant think of because I had few cocktails but we had some fine actors back then god bless everybody. lol!

[@youbian]

Andy Garcia now looks like Francis Ford Coppola

[@elizabetamedvedeva]

Haha - I thought that too.

[@dianariverjackson5123]

Man I thought I was the only one

[@FlameRock16]

This costume really synergized with Andy, like André Allan in Ballers, I wish he had more scenes in that series! :D

[@booster8497]

I love the fact that in his opening statement he mentions his gratitude for the USA and how that was the foundation for a life of success. I Likewise share that same path, arriving to USA at 10 from Cuba was the best thing that could Have happened to me and the greatest gift my parents could have given me.

[@Jkj193741]

Most worth.thx

[@azraduskan4179]

👍🌸

[@yavitvexe9997]

Why does he look exactly like Jeffrey Dean Morgan here

[@salmanumo3131]

My question ...

[@margarethhuapcent1270]

I invite to you to pray with Eduardo Verástegui 25 October at 1 pm hour of Bogotá Colombia. Thank you with all your beloveds! 😇😇😇👼🔥☄️

[@marclangsam191]

AND BERNIE SANDERS EXCUSES CASTRO - WOW

[@elenamocanu3792]

Yeah ...free speach and basic human rights

[@mariaelle6754]

What about al pacino, robert de niro , meryl streep ?

[@Aivottaja]

Meryl Streep things it's very unfortunate that Roman Polanski was arrested for raping a 13 year old.

[@savvystyle5562]

Maria Elle- Hae don't get me started on them. If it wasn't for his dreaming to be like his Idols.De Niro, Pacino, Sir Sean, the list is endless.All Mavellous actors/ actresses, he never forgets them when being interviewed

[@tinalaplaca6638]

The beard got to go but you are absolutely beautiful. I hope you are a wonderful man in real life because there are a few and not so many. l saw Mama Mia 2 and we fell in love with you. l first saw you in Godfather 3 and then you continue to appear in our lives. Keep dreaming

[@egyjuice]

So you must... Never force your opinion on others in such a way it show what kind of a one track minded person you are

[@LuisPerez-ny9hz]

He seemed to be very tire here you can tell by his voice

[@Annie-hy7ii]

He's sooo Lush!!!!

[@shanti888]

Bright….

[@tinalaplaca6638]

l hear you say many times you wake up as a father and that is your main priority. l never hear you ever say you're a husband

[@malikmandingo8777]

Yah trick yaaaah

[@elizeteparmagnani232]

Tire essa barba.Vc é lindo sem ela.

[@Valter-Andrade]

he doesnt even look 60

[@superfreaque65]

One more godfather Pacino is still around too what happens after they kill Michael’s daughter LOL ! One can only dream 🛌

[@regmunday8354]

Sorry, lost me at "we're making a sequel to Mamma Mia".

[@brainsareus]

Cubano conservador...... aburrido....

[@scpplumbing7118]

Andy can`t act Garcia helped ruin the Godfather Part 3

[@tonyrivers8688]

Garcia's not a great speaker. Oxford has hosted some of the best. Garcia wasn't one of them.