Demián Bichir says he didn’t mince words when he told Robin Wright that he had to play Miguel in her feature film directorial debut “Land.”
“When I read the script, it was so powerful and it talked to me right away. And I felt the need to do it because of the times we live in. Not only us as a society in the United States, but as humans in the planet. [We’re in] the same boat,” Bichir says on Tuesday’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I felt that that’s exactly what we’re lacking of — generosity, and empathy, and caring for each other and this is a film about resilience and that’s who we are.
Wright stars as Edee, a woman who moves to a remote cabin after suffering a tragic loss. Miguel is a stranger who befriends Edee and teaches her skills to survive life in the wilderness.
“When I read the script, it was so powerful and it talked to me right away. And I felt the need to do it because of the times we live in. Not only us as a society in the United States, but as humans in the planet. [We’re in] the same boat,” Bichir says on Tuesday’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I felt that that’s exactly what we’re lacking of — generosity, and empathy, and caring for each other and this is a film about resilience and that’s who we are.
Wright stars as Edee, a woman who moves to a remote cabin after suffering a tragic loss. Miguel is a stranger who befriends Edee and teaches her skills to survive life in the wilderness.
- 2/24/2021
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Demián Bichir paid tribute to his late wife Stefanie Sherk with a touching Instagram post shared on the actress’ birthday.
“On your birthday and every day we all love you and miss your pretty blue smile, deeply. You are much needed in these extraordinary times,” the Hateful Eight and The Midnight Sky actor captioned a picture of his wife. “Forever beloved Stefanie Sherk.”
Sherk died in April, 2019. She was 37.
More than a year after his wife’s passing, Bichir penned a column on Deadline, opening up for the first time about losing his spouse
“When you lose a loved one the way we lost my beautiful wife, time stops. Nothing makes sense for a long period of time. Make no mistake, it’s never too late to alert everyone,” Bichir wrote. “As for us, we continue our path into healing. Grieving and mourning hasn’t been easy and it will...
“On your birthday and every day we all love you and miss your pretty blue smile, deeply. You are much needed in these extraordinary times,” the Hateful Eight and The Midnight Sky actor captioned a picture of his wife. “Forever beloved Stefanie Sherk.”
Sherk died in April, 2019. She was 37.
More than a year after his wife’s passing, Bichir penned a column on Deadline, opening up for the first time about losing his spouse
“When you lose a loved one the way we lost my beautiful wife, time stops. Nothing makes sense for a long period of time. Make no mistake, it’s never too late to alert everyone,” Bichir wrote. “As for us, we continue our path into healing. Grieving and mourning hasn’t been easy and it will...
- 1/10/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor Demián Bichir has written numerous columns for Deadline on subjects ranging from the #OscarsSoWhite controversy, the cruel forced separation of refugee children by the Trump Administration, the powerful imagery of Roma and the need to protect from Covid those locked up along the border for seeking the American dream. Bichir, who became a top star in Mexico before establishing himself in Hollywood with a milestone performance in A Better Life that led him to become the first Mexican since Anthony Quinn to be Oscar nominated for Best Actor, wanted to open up for the first time on the traumatic death of his wife Stefanie Sherk. The Canadian actress died in April, 2019. The column is written with the stylistic urgency in which it was received, as he continues to process grief of losing someone so dear to him. Bichir currently co-stars in the George Clooney-directed Netflix film The Midnight Sky.
- 12/29/2020
- by Demian Bichir
- Deadline Film + TV
Filmmaker-friendly platform Mowies.com, founded by Colombian producers Alejo Arango (“Al Final del Espectro”), Santiago Zapata (“Monos”) and their chief technology officer, Sergio Restrepo, has picked up the catalogs of Alebrije, LatAm Films and Morbido, along with some Anima Studios shows.
“We’re so pleased to join Mowies with some of our most notable titles like “Amar Te Duele,” “Todo el Poder,” and “Nicotina,” films that have all but defined an era of Mexican cinema,” said Alebrije’s Monica Lozano, who has produced such iconic films as “Amores Perros” and “Instructions Not Included.”
“We’re also launching the world premiere of “Sin Dios y Sin Diablo,” a documentary about the life of writer Joaquin Sabines, which we’re sure will find a great audience on the platform,” she added.
Alex Garcia of Ag Studios, the holding company of distributor LatAm Films, fantasy-horror label Morbido and pioneering Mexican animation company Anima Studios,...
“We’re so pleased to join Mowies with some of our most notable titles like “Amar Te Duele,” “Todo el Poder,” and “Nicotina,” films that have all but defined an era of Mexican cinema,” said Alebrije’s Monica Lozano, who has produced such iconic films as “Amores Perros” and “Instructions Not Included.”
“We’re also launching the world premiere of “Sin Dios y Sin Diablo,” a documentary about the life of writer Joaquin Sabines, which we’re sure will find a great audience on the platform,” she added.
Alex Garcia of Ag Studios, the holding company of distributor LatAm Films, fantasy-horror label Morbido and pioneering Mexican animation company Anima Studios,...
- 10/10/2020
- by Anna Marie de la Fuente
- Variety Film + TV
The wife of Oscar-nominated actor Demian Bichir was sleeping only 2 hours a night and detoxing off anxiety meds before she took her own life ... according to her autopsy report. Model Stefanie Sherk was discovered by her husband April 12 at the bottom of their pool in Sherman Oaks, CA with weights strapped to her back and ankles, and despite efforts to resuscitate her ... she never regained consciousness and died at the hospital 8 days later. According to L.
- 5/30/2019
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Actor Demian Bichir, whose wife Stefanie Sherk died April 20, tore into Telemundo and the Daily Mail on Friday, accusing the media outlets of “despicable acts” in the wake of his wife’s death and telling the outlets, “You are absolutely heartless.”
On his Instagram account, Bichir — who on Friday asked for people’s “understanding in allowing us to grieve in peace and privacy in this sad and difficult times [sic]” — later shared videos of people identifying themselves as being from Telemundo and the Daily Mail, approaching Bichir’s home seeking comment.
Both requests were denied, but Bichir had much to say in his Instagram post Friday.
Also Read: Stefanie Sherk, Model-Actress and Wife of Demián Bichir, Dies at 43
“This is what happens when you ask for respect and privacy for your pain, sorrow and grief. These people have no shame, no decency and no scruples. They shamelessly say ‘our people,’ la Raza,...
On his Instagram account, Bichir — who on Friday asked for people’s “understanding in allowing us to grieve in peace and privacy in this sad and difficult times [sic]” — later shared videos of people identifying themselves as being from Telemundo and the Daily Mail, approaching Bichir’s home seeking comment.
Both requests were denied, but Bichir had much to say in his Instagram post Friday.
Also Read: Stefanie Sherk, Model-Actress and Wife of Demián Bichir, Dies at 43
“This is what happens when you ask for respect and privacy for your pain, sorrow and grief. These people have no shame, no decency and no scruples. They shamelessly say ‘our people,’ la Raza,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Demián Bichir is opening up about the recent passing of his wife, Stefanie Sherk. "It is with courage, dignity and love for our Stefanie, that we confirm such information," he captioned his Instagram post. Earlier this week, reports surfaced the Canadian actress and model passed away at the age of 43. In addition, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to E! News that her death was ruled a suicide. The causes of her death included anoxic encephalopathy—a condition caused by lack of oxygen to brain tissue—drowning and asphyxia. The case status is now listed as closed. The Hateful Eight actor shared the heartbreaking news with fans on Wednesday, April 24, and has...
- 4/26/2019
- E! Online
Oscar nominee Demián Bichir shocked Hollywood when he revealed on Tuesday that his wife, actress and model Stefanie Sherk, died on April 20 at age 43. On Thursday, the L.A. County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed to People that Sherk’s death has been ruled a suicide, with one of her causes of death being drowning.
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” Bichir, 55, wrote on Instagram. “Stefanie’s beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever.
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” Bichir, 55, wrote on Instagram. “Stefanie’s beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever.
- 4/26/2019
- by Dana Rose Falcone
- PEOPLE.com
Three years before her death, Stefanie Sherk was acting opposite Oscar winner Patricia Arquette on CSI: Cyber.
Sherk passed away on April 20 at the age of 43. Her husband, Oscar nominee Demián Bichir, broke the news in a loving tribute to her on Instagram Wednesday.
A model and an actress, Sherk starred as Jessica Turing in season two of CSI: Cyber opposite Arquette, 51, who had a starring role as Avery Ryan before the show ended in 2016.
In the scene, the character Jessica accused Avery of having an affair with Andrew Michaels, Avery’s ex-husband and Jessica’s fiancé.
“Jessica, Andrew is deeply devoted to you,...
Sherk passed away on April 20 at the age of 43. Her husband, Oscar nominee Demián Bichir, broke the news in a loving tribute to her on Instagram Wednesday.
A model and an actress, Sherk starred as Jessica Turing in season two of CSI: Cyber opposite Arquette, 51, who had a starring role as Avery Ryan before the show ended in 2016.
In the scene, the character Jessica accused Avery of having an affair with Andrew Michaels, Avery’s ex-husband and Jessica’s fiancé.
“Jessica, Andrew is deeply devoted to you,...
- 4/26/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Canadian actress and model Stefanie Sherk died of an apparent suicide by drowning. She was 43. The actress, who was the wife of actor Demian Bichir, died on April 20. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed the cause of death, variety.com reported on Friday. Sherk appeared in the TV show "CSI: Cyber" and the movie Valentine's Day. She also starred in the show "The Bridge" alongside her husband.
"It is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully," Bichir said in an Instagram post.
"It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don't know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain," he said, adding "Stefanie's beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever."
"We thank everybody beforehand for their...
"It is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully," Bichir said in an Instagram post.
"It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don't know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain," he said, adding "Stefanie's beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever."
"We thank everybody beforehand for their...
- 4/26/2019
- GlamSham
Canadian actress and model Stefanie Sherk died on April 20 of an apparent suicide by drowning. She was 43.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed the ruling and cause of death.
Sherk appeared in the TV show “CSI: Cyber” and the movie “Valentine’s Day.” She also starred in the show “The Bridge” alongside her husband and actor Demián Bichir.
“It is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully,” Bichir said in an Instagram post.
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Dear friends, On behalf of the Sherk and the Bichir Nájera families, it is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully. It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain.
The Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner confirmed the ruling and cause of death.
Sherk appeared in the TV show “CSI: Cyber” and the movie “Valentine’s Day.” She also starred in the show “The Bridge” alongside her husband and actor Demián Bichir.
“It is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully,” Bichir said in an Instagram post.
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Dear friends, On behalf of the Sherk and the Bichir Nájera families, it is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully. It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain.
- 4/26/2019
- by Daniel Nissen
- Variety Film + TV
The death of actress and model Stefanie Sherk, Demián Bichir‘s wife, has been ruled a suicide, the L.A. County Medical Examiner-Coroner confirms to People. One of the causes of death was listed as drowning.
Sherk died on April 20 at the age of 43. Bichir, 55, confirmed her death in a touching Instagram post on Wednesday, explaining that Sherk — whom he called “my beloved and loving wife” — had “passed away peacefully.”
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” the Oscar nominee wrote.
Sherk died on April 20 at the age of 43. Bichir, 55, confirmed her death in a touching Instagram post on Wednesday, explaining that Sherk — whom he called “my beloved and loving wife” — had “passed away peacefully.”
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” the Oscar nominee wrote.
- 4/25/2019
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Mexican actor Demian Bichir announced the death of his model actress wife Stefanie Sherk in a heartfelt message on Instagram. Bichir said she went “peacefully” on April 20th at the age of 37. 50 Celebrities Who Died In 2018 – Tribute Slideshow “It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t […]
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- 4/25/2019
- by ReaganBabione
- Uinterview
Stefanie Sherk, a Canadian model and actress known for work on “CSI: Cyber” and in the rom-com “Valentine’s Day,” along with being the wife of actor Demián Bichir, has died. She was 43.
Bichir said on Instagram Wednesday night that Sherk passed away peacefully on April 20.
The La County Coroner’s report, obtained by TheWrap, said that Sherk died by suicide. The specific causes of death were anoxic encephalopathy (brain deprived of oxygen), asphyxia, and drowning.
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” Bichir said in a post. “Stefanie’s beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever.”
Also Read: Terry Rawlings, British Film Editor of 'Alien,' 'Chariots of Fire,' Dies
Sherk also appeared alongside Bichir in “The Bridge,...
Bichir said on Instagram Wednesday night that Sherk passed away peacefully on April 20.
The La County Coroner’s report, obtained by TheWrap, said that Sherk died by suicide. The specific causes of death were anoxic encephalopathy (brain deprived of oxygen), asphyxia, and drowning.
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” Bichir said in a post. “Stefanie’s beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever.”
Also Read: Terry Rawlings, British Film Editor of 'Alien,' 'Chariots of Fire,' Dies
Sherk also appeared alongside Bichir in “The Bridge,...
- 4/25/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Demian Bichir announced the death of his wife, Canadian actress, writer and model Stefanie Sherk, in an emotional message Wednesday on Instagram. Sherk died “peacefully” on April 20, the actor wrote. He did not mention a cause of death. She was 37.
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” he said in his post with a picture of Sherk. “It is our sincerest hope that our beautiful Stefanie, my angel and love of my life, will rest in eternal peace.”
He asked for respect during his time of mourning.
According to Sherk’s IMDb profile, she began dating Bichir in 2010 and they married the following year. The couple did not have children together. She became mother to Bichir’s daughter Gala from a previous relationship, born in 2011.
Born in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada,...
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” he said in his post with a picture of Sherk. “It is our sincerest hope that our beautiful Stefanie, my angel and love of my life, will rest in eternal peace.”
He asked for respect during his time of mourning.
According to Sherk’s IMDb profile, she began dating Bichir in 2010 and they married the following year. The couple did not have children together. She became mother to Bichir’s daughter Gala from a previous relationship, born in 2011.
Born in Niagara-On-The-Lake, Canada,...
- 4/25/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Canadian model and actress Stefanie Sherk died on April 20 at the age of 43.
Her husband, Oscar nominee Demián Bichir (2012’s A Better Life), confirmed the sad news in a touching Instagram post on Wednesday, explaining that Sherk — whom he called “my beloved and loving wife” — had “passed away peacefully.”
A cause of death was not revealed.
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” Bichir, 55, wrote. “Stefanie’s beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever.
Her husband, Oscar nominee Demián Bichir (2012’s A Better Life), confirmed the sad news in a touching Instagram post on Wednesday, explaining that Sherk — whom he called “my beloved and loving wife” — had “passed away peacefully.”
A cause of death was not revealed.
“It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don’t know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain,” Bichir, 55, wrote. “Stefanie’s beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely missed. We will hold Stefanie in our hearts forever.
- 4/25/2019
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Canadian actress and model Stefanie Sherk has passed away at the age of 37.
Sherk's husband, actor Demian Bichir, shared the heartbreaking news in a message to his followers on Instagram. Along with a photo of Sherk, Bichir wrote, "Dear friends, On behalf of the Sherk and the Bichir Nájera families, it is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully."
"It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don't know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain," his message continued. "Stefanie's beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely...
Sherk's husband, actor Demian Bichir, shared the heartbreaking news in a message to his followers on Instagram. Along with a photo of Sherk, Bichir wrote, "Dear friends, On behalf of the Sherk and the Bichir Nájera families, it is with inconceivable pain that I announce that on April 20, 2019, our dearest Stefanie Sherk, my beloved and loving wife, passed away peacefully."
"It has been the saddest and toughest time of our lives and we don't know how much time it will take for us to overcome this pain," his message continued. "Stefanie's beautiful, angelical and talented presence will be immensely...
- 4/25/2019
- E! Online
Deadline revealed back in April that A Better Life star Demian Bichir was moving toward his feature directing debut on the indie Refugio. He’s set his cast—Eva Longoria, Jose Angel Bichir, and Jorge Perugorria (Strawberries And Chocolate)—and production is just getting underway in Mexico City. The film follows the title character, a young dreamer who’s born in the circus and embarks on a search to find his long lost true love. That character will be played at various points in his life by a series of actors including Demian Bichir himself. The majority of screen time goes to Jose Angel Bichir, who is the director’s nephew. Longoria plays a horse acrobat who joins the circus in Mexico trying to heal a broken heart. Stefanie Sherk, Ana Claudia Talancon, Arcelia Ramirez and Ludwika Paleta also star, and Julian Fidalgo will play the young Refugio in flashback scenes.
- 9/30/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
Eva Longoria, Jose Angel Bichir, and Jorge Perugorria have joined the cast of the indie drama "Refugio" at Ag Studios and Bn Films.
Demian Bichir ("The Bridge," "Machete Kills") is making his feature directing debut on the film about a young dreamer who is born in the circus and embarks on a search to find his long lost true love.
Jose Angel Bichir plays the main version of the dreamer, while his father Demian will play one of the older versions. Julian Fidalgo stars as a younger version.
Longoria plays a horse acrobat with a broken heart who joins the circus. Stefanie Sherk, Ana Claudia Talancon, Arcelia Ramirez and Ludwika Paleta also star.
Filming just got underway in Mexico City.
Source: Deadline...
Demian Bichir ("The Bridge," "Machete Kills") is making his feature directing debut on the film about a young dreamer who is born in the circus and embarks on a search to find his long lost true love.
Jose Angel Bichir plays the main version of the dreamer, while his father Demian will play one of the older versions. Julian Fidalgo stars as a younger version.
Longoria plays a horse acrobat with a broken heart who joins the circus. Stefanie Sherk, Ana Claudia Talancon, Arcelia Ramirez and Ludwika Paleta also star.
Filming just got underway in Mexico City.
Source: Deadline...
- 9/30/2013
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
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