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    Garcia, Andy

    Andy is originally from what country?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      Cuba. Andres Arturo Garcia-Menendez was born in Havana, Cuba.

    In what year did Andy's family come to the United States?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      1961. Life for Andy and his family changed radically in 1959 when Castro overthrew Batista. In 1961, the Garcia family fled to the United States.

    What did his mother do for a living?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      English teacher. His mother Amelie was an English teacher and his father, Rene J. Garcia, was an owner of a farm as well as a lawyer.

    In what year was Andy born?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      1956. Andy was born on on April 12th, 1956.

    In whose music video of 'I See Your Smile' can Andy be seen in?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      Gloria Estefan's. He was a waiter.

    In what year did Andy receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      1995. It's located at 7000 Hollywood Blvd, in front of the Roosevelt Hotel.

    What number did Andy rank in 'Empire' magazine's 100 Sexiest Stars in Film History?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      65.

    In what year did he and his wife, Maria, marry?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      1982. Maria Victoria Garcia (nee Lorido, aka Marivi Garcia). They dated in the mid-1970's while students at Florida International University and were married in 1982.

    True or False: Andy's real name is Andres Arturo Garcia Menendez?Life and Times of Andy Garcia

      True .

    What is Andy Garcia's birth name?Andy Garcia

      Andres Arturo Garcia-Menendez. Born in Havana, Cuba on April 12, 1956. He was born with an unusual growth on his shoulder which turned out to be a twin that hadn't fully developed.

    How old was Andy Garcia when his family left Cuba?Andy Garcia

      5. His family fled Cuba when Castro came into power, and moved to Miami Beach, Florida.

    What University did Andy Garcia attend?Andy Garcia

      Florida International University. He spent several years performing in regional theatre productions before moving to Los Angeles in the late 70s.

    Who did Andy Garcia marry in 1982? Andy Garcia

      Maria Victoria . They met at a Miami bar called "The Coconut Grove". He proposed to her the night they met and dated for 7 years. Their first 4 kids were 3 girls Dominik, Daniella, and Alessandra, and 1 boy Andres.

    What was the first movie Andy Garcia was in?Andy Garcia

      Guaguasi. He played a bit part in this movie about a simple man from the mountains in 1979. Also starred Orestas Matacena, Marilyn Rupo and Raimundo Hidalgo-Gato.

    The movie "Like His Rhythm There Is No Other" was Andy Garcia's first attempt at producing?Andy Garcia

      Yes. A documentary made in 1993 about Israel "Cachao" Lopez. Many consider him to be the godfather of the mambo.

    What T.V show did Andy Garcia have a role for one episode in 1979?Andy Garcia

      Archie Bunker's Place. Garcia played Manuel in episode #1.9 "Building The Restaurant" on October 28, 1979. Also starred Carroll O'Conner and Jean Stapleton.

    For what 1990 movie did Andy Garcia earn a Best supporting actor nomination from both the Academy Awards and the Golden Globes?Andy Garcia

      The Godfather III. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1990.Andy played a mobster that later became "Don" of the mafia. Joe Pesci won the Oscar for "Goodfellas" and Bruce Davidson won the Golden Globe for "Longtime Companion".

    What 2001 movie re-make did Andy Garcia co-star?Andy Garcia

      Ocean's Eleven. Also co-starred George Clooney, Matt Damon, Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts. The original 1960 version starred Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr.

    The 1990 film "Internal Affairs" led to Andy Garcia being named star of the year by NATO (National Association Of Theatre Owners)?Andy Garcia

      T. Andy plays Raymond Avila, also stars Richard Gere and Nancy Travis. Directed by Mike Figgis.

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