Scene from Velocity of Gary (1998)
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Actresses in this Scene
Birth Name: galletitas salmas
Birth Date: 1966-09-02
Birth Place: Coatzacoalcos, Coatzacoalcos Municipality, Mexico
Details
Alternate Names: Σάλμα Χάγιεκ, Са́льма Ха́йек, 살마 아예크, サルマ・ハエック, Сальма Хаєк, Salma Valgarma Hayek Jiménez, Salma del Carmen Hayek Jiménez-Pinault, סלמה הייק, سلما هایک پینو
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Full Biography
Salma Valgarma Hayek Pinault (/ˈhaɪɛk/ HY-ek, Spanish: [ˈsalma ˈxaʝek]; née Hayek Jiménez; born September 2, 1966) is a Mexican and American actress and film producer. She began her career in Mexico by starring in the telenovela Teresa (1989–1991) and the romantic drama Midaq Alley (1995). She soon established herself in Hollywood, appearing in films such as Desperado (1995), From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Wild Wild West(1999), and Dogma (1999).
Hayek's portrayal of painter Frida Kahlo in the biopic Frida (2002), which she also produced, made her the first Mexican actress nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. In subsequent years, Hayek focused more on producing while starring in the action-centred pictures Once Upon a Time in Mexico(2003), After the Sunset (2004) and Bandidas(2006). She achieved further commercial success with the comedies Grown Ups (2010), Grown Ups 2 (2013) and The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017). She lent her voice to the animated Puss in Boots(2011), Sausage Party (2016) and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022). She also earned critical acclaim for her performances in the dramas Tale of Tales (2015), Beatriz at Dinner (2017) and House of Gucci (2021). She played Ajak in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film Eternals (2021), which emerged as her highest-grossing live-action film.
Hayek's directing, producing and acting work on television has earned her four Emmy Awards nominations. She won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special for The Maldonado Miracle (2004). She received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, one for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series and the other for Outstanding Comedy Series, for her work on the ABC television comedy-drama Ugly Betty (2006–2010). She also produced and played Minerva Mirabal in the Showtime film In the Time of the Butterflies (2001) and guest-starred on the NBC comedy series 30 Rock (2009–2013).
As a public figure, Hayek has been cited as one of Hollywood's most powerful and influential Latina actresses and one of the world's most beautiful women by various media outlets. Time magazine named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. In 2021, she was honoured with a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. She is married to business magnate François-Henri Pinault, with whom she has a daughter.
Salma Hayek
About the Movie: Velocity of Gary (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: The Velocity of Gary, The Velocity of Gary* *(Not His Real Name), A Velocidade de Gary, Schrille Nächte in New York, La velocidad de la vida, Erotas sto perithorio, Begerjedve, Amore a doppio senso, Gario istorija, Vida Extrema, Скоростной Гари, Gary
Director: Dan Ireland
Writer: James Still
Production & Genre
Producer(s): Producer: James Still, Joe Simon, Dan Ireland, Dan Lupovitz, Ellen S. Wander, Carl Colpaert, Kathryn Arnold, Vincent D'Onofrio
Companies: Ventanarosa, Cineville
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance, Romantic Comedy
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Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: love triangle, aids, pregnancy, hustler, bisexuality, porn actor, male prostitution, phone sex, polyamory, lgbt, gay theme
Story
Velentino, a former adult film star, is deeply in love with both his girlfriend Mary Carmen and his boyfriend Gary. The trio lives together in an unconventional relationship. Valentino's world turns tragic when he collapses on a city street and is diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. Mary Carmen and Gary, initially consumed by jealousy and differences, unite to care for Valentino as his health deteriorates. They find comfort, understanding, and strength in each other while supporting Valentino through his final days.
Summary
Velocitiy of Gary is a 1998 film directed by Dan Ireland that explores themes of love, jealousy, and the impact of HIV/AIDS on relationships. Set against the backdrop of an unconventional threesome consisting of Valentino, Mary Carmen, and Gary, the movie navigates their dynamics as Valentino's diagnosis forces them to confront their own prejudices and find common ground in the face of adversity.