Diego Luna Biography
Summary
"Diego Luna" (born December 29, 1979) is a Mexican actor known for his childhood telenovela work, a starring role in the film "Y tu mamá también", and supporting roles in American films. He is also known for his role in "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights."
Biography
Early life
Luna was born "Diego Luna Alexander" in Mexico City; the son of Fiona Alexander, an English-born costume designer, and Alejandro Luna, a Mexican set designer who is one of the most acclaimed living theatre, cinema and opera set designers in Mexico. His mother died in a car accident when he was two years old. She had worked in the film industry and had made sure that this was a life Luna would be immersed in. His father also reinforced the importance of theater and the arts in his life. In Luna's youth, he would bring him to the sets and mentor him in all different aspects of his art, furthering his desire to become an actor and uphold a family tradition.
Career
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 was in the telenovela "El Abuelo y Yo" (1992) alongside his childhood best friend, Gael García Bernal, in 1995 he played the role of Laura León son in the Mexican Soap opera El premio mayor. 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, having starred alongside Bon Jovi in "Vampires: Los Muertos" (2002) and the Academy Award-winning "Frida" (2002). He was also in the western "Open Range", the sequel to "Dirty Dancing", entitled "Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights", as well as "The Terminal" with Tom Hanks, and "Criminal" with John C. Reilly. In 2008, he appeared in the Harvey Milk bio-pic "Milk" playing Harvey's flamboyant but emotionally unstable lover Jack Lira.
Filmography
"In the Playground" (2009-2010, pre-production)
"Sólo quiero caminar" (2009)
"Milk" (2008)
"Rudo y Cursi" (2008)
"Mister Lonely" (2007)
"El Búfalo de la Noche" (2007)
"JC Chávez" (directorial debut, 2007)
"Toto" (2006)
"Fade to Black" (2006)
"Sólo Dios Sabe" (2005)
"Amapola" (2005)
"Criminal" (2004)
"The Terminal" (2004)
"Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights" (2004)
"Nicotina" (2003)
"Open Range" (2003)
"Carambola" (2003)
"Soldados de Salamina" (2003)
"Vampires: Los Muertos" (2002)
"Frida" (2002)
"Ciudades Oscuras" (2002)
"Todos los Aviones del Mundo" (2001)
"Atlético San Pancho" (2001)
"Y tu mamá también" (2001)
"Before Night Falls" (2000)
"Todo el Poder" (1999)
"Un Dulce Olor a Muerte" (1999)
"El Cometa" (1999)
"Un Hilito de Sangre" (1995)
"Morena" (1995)
"Ámbar" (1994)
"El Último Fin de Año" (1991)
"Antonieta" (1982)
Soap operas
"La Vida en el Espejo" (1999)
"El Amor de mi Vida" (1998)
"El Premio Mayor" (1995)
"El Abuelo y Yo" (1992)
Credit
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