Patrick Gabriel’s portrayal of the nameless hustler in DIVA has garnered significant acclaim from critics and audiences alike.
English Reviews:
• AZ (D. Schwan): In an interview with Marianne Sägebrecht, lead actress in the Oscar-nominated film “Bagdad Café,” she stated, “That’s love! In the last 40 years of my life, I have never seen such a strong, deep acting performance as Patrick Gabriel’s. There’s a lot of pain in it; I still have goosebumps.”
• Süddeutsche Zeitung (I. Gnau): “The main character, Patrick Gabriel, convinces with his intense play, giving the nameless prostitute an external hardness. His apparent serenity in front of the client Becker and his unspeakable act cannot hide the despair that dominates him. The longing search for remission, which he himself cannot afford, is felt through Gabriel’s full-bodied performance, revealing the character’s inner turmoil to the audience.”
• Munich Merkur (B. Brosch): “An outstanding performance by actor Patrick Gabriel. In his role as a hustler, he almost completely embodies the entire production, living his role expressively. Sweaty and visibly strained, he has earned the final and long-lasting applause. In the 90 minutes, he lays his life bare… Gabriel shines in all facets of the feelings he has to portray as the main character: grief, joy, psychosis, longing, and ambivalence—always with the highest gestural and physical expression.”
Spanish Reviews:
• AZ (D. Schwan): In an interview with Marianne Sägebrecht, actress in the Oscar-nominated film “Bagdad Café,” she commented, “¡Eso es amor! En los últimos 40 años de mi vida, nunca he visto una actuación tan fuerte y profunda como la de Patrick Gabriel. Hay mucho dolor en ella; todavía tengo la piel de gallina.”
• Süddeutsche Zeitung (I. Gnau): “El actor principal, Patrick Gabriel, convence con su juego intenso, otorgando al prostituto sin nombre una dureza externa. Su aparente serenidad frente al cliente Becker y su acto indecible no pueden ocultar la desesperación que lo domina. La búsqueda anhelante de la remisión, que él mismo no puede permitirse, se siente a través de la actuación completa de Gabriel, revelando al público la lucha interna de su personaje.”
• Merkur de Múnich (B. Brosch): “Un logro excepcional del actor Patrick Gabriel. En su papel de prostituto, Gabriel se mantiene casi toda la obra en escena, viviendo su papel de manera expresiva. Sudando y visiblemente esforzado, se ha ganado la ovación final y prolongada. En los 90 minutos, expone su vida… Gabriel brilla en todas las facetas de los sentimientos que debe mostrar como personaje principal: tristeza, alegría, psicosis, nostalgia y ambivalencia—siempre con la más alta expresión gestual y corporal.”
For more information and to explore Patrick Gabriel’s extensive body of work, please visit his official website: www.patrick-gabriel.de.
Patrick Gabriel is represented by Pérez & Suárez International Actors Management, Madrid.
• Tel.: +34 688 238 498
• Email: juan@perez-suarez.com
His compelling performances and dedication to his craft make him a valuable addition to any production seeking depth and authenticity.
