Guillermo del Toro finally got his well-deserved star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame this Tuesday, with fellow director J.J. Abrahams and singer Lana Del Rey joining him to speak on his ceremony. The event took place at 11:30 a.m. on Hollywood Boulevard.
@quiencomBeloved by critics and fans alike, del Toro has established himself as one of the most popular directors of our time.He was born on October 9, 1964, in Guadalajara, Mexico, and became interested in filmmaking from a very early age—as young as 8 years old. He was driven by a passion for creating stories and monsters that sprung from his fertile imagination, which is patently obvious when you watch pretty much any of his films. From dark fantasy (Pan's Labyrinth) to action-packed sci-fi (Pacific Rim), his films are captivating for both adults and childrenall around the world.
"Guillermo del Toro is a director with one of the most creative and vivid imaginations," Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame, said. "He has his pulse on a realm of fantasy that has captivated and astounded audiences."
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The ceremony came at a good time too, just three days before the release of the horror film Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark,the latest project in which del Toro was involved (as a producer and screenwriter).
Just a little over one year ago, del Toro took home an Academy Award as Best Director for his critically acclaimed romantic fantasy, The Shape of Water, which earned a total of thirteen nominations and won five—including Best Picture. It was about time, then, that Hollywood gave him his star.
(Cover photo: @elpopcornpty)
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