Diego Luna (born Diego Luna Alexander on December 29, 1979 in Mexico City) is a Mexican actor.
Unfortunately his mother died when Diego was only two in a car accident. He soon became immersed in his father's passion, entertainment - he is the most acclaimed living theatre, cinema and opera set designer in Mexico.
From an early age he began acting working in television, movies, and theater. His first television role was in the movie El último fin de año (1991). His next role in the telenovela El abuelo y yo (1992) in with his childhood best friend and fellow actor Gael Garcia Bernal played the title role. After El abuelo y yo, Diego began to receive more and more parts in theater, movies and TV. His big break came in 2001 when he was cast in the critically acclaimed Y tu mamá también (2001), once again alongside his best friend Gael Garcia Bernal, as Tenoch Iturbide.
His star continues to shine and he is currently making a name for himself in the American market such as staring along side Bon Jovi in Vampires: Los Muertos (2002) and the Oscar winning Frida (2002). He also made the prequel of Dirty Dancing titled Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights as well as The Terminal with Oscar-winner Tom Hanks, and Criminal with Oscar-nominated actor John C. Reilly.
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