Pepe Serna is known for his character Ángel Fernández, in the classic Scarface with Al Pacino.  With over fifty years in the entertainment industry there is no stopping. Last year Serna was seen in Eva Longoria’s directorial debut, Flamin’ Hot and Prime Videos With Love. 

Yesterday, Love Projects Films released a press release about Pepe Serna’s life journey coming to the screen next month. The documentary, Pepe Serna: Life Is Art brings friends like Edwards James Olmos, Cheech Matim, Gloria Calderón Kellet, Luis Valdez, Luis Valdez among others. 

Born in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1944, Serna built a career from the ground up and appeared in films such as Car Wash with Richard Pryor, Postcards from the Edge with Meryl Streep, The Jerk with Steve Martin, and Academy Award-winning director Alexander Payne’s Downsizing with Matt Damon. 

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Throughout his journey, he has inspired countless Latino artists to follow in his footsteps by delivering powerful performances for filmmakers such as Brian De Palma, Clint Eastwood, John Schlesinger, Dalton Trumbo, Roger Corman, Henry Hathaway, William Friedkin and Dick Donner. 

Serna’s career is a testament to how far Latinos have come in Hollywood. He has indisputably claimed a reputable place in one of the world’s most competitive industries for his story-telling abilities and unique drive to empower not just Latinos but also other underserved communities. 

His recent memoir “Life is Art” recounts his motivational story from humble beginnings and offers life-changing lessons to overcoming adversity. “Life is Art” is available now for purchase here.

In addition to Hollywood success, Pepe is a visual artist whose paintings have been exhibited in galleries around the world. He also conducts motivational and improvisational workshops in high schools nationwide.

The documentary received awards in 2022 including Best Documentary at the Official Latino Film and Arts Festival, and the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, Audience Award at the San Diego Latino Film Festival, and Festival Prize at the South Texas International Film Festival.

Pepe Serna: Life Is Art will be available for streaming on Apple TV, Amazon, Google Play, and Vudu on February 21, 2024. 

Source: Love Project Films