Diego Luna Net Worth

Diego became an international star when he again worked opposite Bernal in the hit film, “Y Tu Mama Tambien.” Since then, he has gone back and forth between Hollywood films and independent projects in both the US and Mexico. He has appeared in such film projects as “Frida,” “Vampires: Los Muertos,” “Open Range,” “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,” “The Terminal,” “Fade to Black,” “Mister Lonely,” “Rudo y Cursi,” “Milk,” “Elysium,” and “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” In 2018, Luna received widespread acclaim for his role as drug lord Felix Gallardo in the Netflix series “Narcos: Mexico,” and in 2022, he began starring in the Disney+ series “Andor.” Along with Gael Garcia Bernal, Diego is also one of the founders and owners of the Mexican film production company Canana Films, which has produced more than 25 films and documentaries since its inception. Bernal and Luna also co-founded an organization called Ambulante A.C. which aims to bring more documentary films to overlooked places around the globe.

Early Life

Diego Luna was born on December 29, 1979, in Toluca, Mexico. He was raised in Mexico City. His mother, Fiona Alexander, was a British costume designer of Scottish and English descent. She died in a car accident when Luna was only two years old. His father, Alejandro Luna, was a theatre, film, and opera set designer. He grew up with his older sister as well as his childhood friend, Gael Garcia Bernal, who he knew since infancy as their mothers were friends. Luna and Bernal would go on to frequently co-star in various productions together. Luna began appearing in plays at the age of seven. As a child actor, he also appeared in a number of telenovelas and films.

Career

During his early career, Luna appeared in primarily Spanish productions. Some of these include “El abuelo y yo” and “Angeles sin paraiso.” When he was a teenager, he had a main role in the casts of “El premio mayor” and “La vida en el espejo.” He also starred in the films “Un hilito de sangre,” “El cometa,” and “Un dulce olor a muerte.” These films rocketed him to stardom as a teenager in Mexico. In 2000, he appeared in “Before Night Falls,” his first international film. In 2001, he appeared in “Y tu mama tambien,” a Mexican road trip film that was both a critical and box office success that helped Luna achieve international stardom. The film also marked the beginning of many future collaborations with his childhood friend Gael Garcia Bernal. Bernal and Luna would go on to become the faces of the Nuevo Cine Mexicano film movement. Over the next few years, Diego appeared in both Mexican and international films and series like “Open Range,” “Frida,” Nicotina," and “The Terminal.” He had starring roles in the films “Fade to Black,” “Mister Lonely,” and “Milk.” In 2006, he starred in the Spanish-language film “Solo Dios sabre” and then the crime thriller “Solo quiero caminar.” In 2008, he starred in “Rudo y Cursi,” one of the highest-grossing Mexican films of all time. In August 2015, it was announced that Luna was part of the cast of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” The film premiered in 2016, and he played the role of Cassian Angor, a captain and intelligence officer. The film further established him as an international movie star. He then reprised the role in “Andor,” a show on the Disney+ streaming platform in 2022. Diego also is the executive producer of the series. In 2018, Luna starred as Mexican drug cartel leader Miguel Angel Felix Gallardo in the Netflix series “Narcos: Mexico.” He appeared in the first two seasons of the show. Around this time, he also appeared in a number of films like “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “A Rainy Day in New York,” and “Wander Darkly.” He also took on a number of voice roles in productions like “DC League of Super-Pets,” “Trollhunters: Rise of the Titans,” “Wizards,” and “3Below.”

Personal Life

In February 2008, Diego married Camila Sodi. They had a son in 2008 and a daughter in 2010 before divorcing in March 2013. Luna resides in Los Angeles and Mexico City.