Gael García Bernal, TIME's Person of the Year 2024?

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Gael García Bernal among finalists for TIME’s 2024 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, Gael García Bernal is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2024. But while the actor's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 21/11/2024 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not García Bernal for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 45-year-old actor, as a 2024 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes García Bernal so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the actor have already been named ‘Mexican Of The Year’ by some major Mexican newspapers and even ‘Guadalajara Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Guadalajara (Gael García Bernal's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the actor was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Gael García Bernal Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 20 Nov 2024
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LoveGael”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 20 Nov 2024
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Gael García Bernal?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 20 Nov 2024

Could 2024 officially be the Year of Gael García Bernal?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2024 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2024?

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