This Mexican actor claimed he modelled for the famed Oscar statuette

The Mexican film star and director Emilio Fernández, known for his "larger than life personality," long claimed he had modelled for the gilded statuette. But librarians at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences say it's based on an "abstract sketch."
The Mexican film star and director Emilio Fernández, known for his larger than life personality, long claimed he had modelled for the gilded statuette. But librarians at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences say it's based on an abstract sketch.

Sally Field Claims Burt Reynolds Refused to Take Her To The Oscars

Latin Pride Swells For Mystery Model Behind Oscar Statuette : Code Switch : NPR

Who's the man behind the Oscar statuette?

Why are the Academy Awards called the Oscars? Origin, meaning and history - AS USA

Latin Pride Swells For Mystery Model Behind Oscar Statuette : Code Switch : NPR

Who has hosted the most Academy Award ceremonies? List of hosts - AS USA

Is Oscar really Emilio? Meet the Mexican model behind the Oscars statue

Is the Oscar Statue Designed After This Mexican Actor? — Here's What We Know

Why are the Academy Awards called the Oscars? Origin, meaning and history - AS USA

What is the history behind the golden Oscars trophy and why is it only worth $1?

POQUIO Experience • What You Didn't Know About The Oscar Statue: It is Mexican, oh Yeah!