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Alejandra Márquez Abella was born on 30 April 1982 in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico. She is a writer and director, known for Northern Skies Over Empty Space (2022), The Good Girls (2018) and Semana Santa (2015).
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- San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí, Mexico
Sep 15, 2023 · Alejandra Márquez Abella dove right in to adapt astronaut José Hernández’s compelling real-life journey for the screen.
- Greg Archer
- Film Critic & Entertainment Reporter
Sep 18, 2023 · A Million Miles Away tells the incredible true story of José Moreno Hernández's journey from a migrant farmer to NASA engineer and astronaut. Director Alejandra Márquez Abella was drawn to José's story for its inspirational and motivational qualities, making it a privilege to work on the film.
- Caitlin Tyrrell
- Host / Interviewer
Sep 20, 2023 · The filmmaker talks about adapting the memoir of José Hernández, the first migrant farmworker to become a NASA astronaut, and working with Michael Peña and Rosa Salazar. She also shares how she captured the authenticity and emotion of his journey and his family's support.
Nov 19, 2020 · The true story of Mexican American astronaut is getting the feature treatment from Netflix and filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella. Abella is in final negotiations to direct A Million Miles...
Sep 15, 2023 · Former NASA astronaut José Hernández, left, and film director Alejandra Márquez Abella together at the Four Seasons in Hollywood.
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Sep 17, 2023 · Director Alejandra Márquez Abella shares her experience transitioning into the Hollywood studio system and why she was drawn to tell José Hernandez's story.
