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Diego Luna Profile |
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Birth Date: December 29, 1979
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Birth Place: Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
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Birth Name: Diego Luna Alexander
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Height: 5'9"
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Biography |
Diego Luna (born Diego Luna Alexander on December 29, 1979)
is a Mexican actor. Luna was born in Mexico City. His
mother, Fiona, died during a car accident when he was only
two years old. She had worked in the film industry and had
made sure that this was a life Luna would be immersed in. He
soon became involved in his father's passion, entertainment
– his father is the most acclaimed living theatre, cinema
and opera set designer in Mexico.
From an early age Luna began acting in television, film, and
theatre. His first television role was in the 1991 movie El
Último Fin de Año. His next role in the telenovela El Abuelo
y Yo (1992) alongside his childhood best friend, Gael García
Bernal. Following this, Luna began to receive more acting
work. His big break came in 2001 when he was cast in the
critically acclaimed Y Tu Mamá También, once again alongside
García Bernal, as Tenoch Iturbide.
He is currently making a name for himself in the American
market, such as by starring alongside Bon Jovi in Vampires:
Los Muertos (2002) and the Academy Award-winning Frida
(2002). He was also in the western Open Range, the prequel
to Dirty Dancing, entitled Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights, as
well as The Terminal with Tom Hanks, and Criminal with John
C. Reilly. |
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Other Information |
His mother, Fiona Alexander, died in 1982.
Best friends with Gael Garcia Bernal since childhood.
Two of his favorite movies are "Pulp Fiction" and "Reservoir
Dogs"
His favorite actors are Javier Bardem and Vincent Gallo.
Good friends with Romola Garai. |
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