Diego Luna Alexander was born in Mexico City, Mexico on December 29, 1979. 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 tv, movies, and theater. His first television role was in the movie El último fin de año (1991). His next role in the Mexiacn soap opera "El abuelo y yo" (1992). 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 has just wrapped 'Havana Nights: Dirty Dancing 2', the prequel to 'Dirty Dancing' and is currently working on more projects in both Latin America and the United States.

1. Elysium (2013) - Julio 2. Casa de mi Padre (2012) - Raul 3. Contraband (Contrabandă) (2012) - Gonzalo

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4. Milk (2008) - Jack Lira 5. Rudo y Cursi (2008) - Beto 6. The Terminal (2004) - Enrique Cruz 7. Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004) - Javier Suarez 8. MTV Special: Dirty Dancing - Havana Nights (2004) - Javier Suarez 9. Frida (2002) - Alejandro 'Alex' 10. Y tu mamá también (2001) - Tenoch Iturbide 11. El cometa (1999) - Victor

1. His mother, Fiona Alexander, died in 1982.

2. Best friends with Gael García Bernal since childhood.

3. Two of his favorite movies are Pulp Fiction (1994) and Reservoir Dogs (1992).

4. His favorite actors are Javier Bardem and Vincent Gallo.

5. Good friends with Romola Garai.

6. His mother was English, his father is Mexican.

7. Was born in the same town as Fernanda Romero.

8. Co-founder of the production company Canana Films [mx] along with childhood friend and fellow actor Gael García Bernal and Mexican producer Pablo Cruz. The company focuses on Mexican - and Latin American-themed features that deal with social justice issues.

9. Wife, Camila, gave birth to their first child, a son, on August 12, 2008 in Los Angeles.

10. Met wife Camila Sodi on the set of El búfalo de la noche (2007).

11. Son, Jerónimo, was born on August 12, 2008. He weighed 8 lbs. 2 oz. and was 22 inches long.

12. [January 2010] Camila Sodi is expecting their second child.

13. Wife, Camila Sodi, gave birth to their second child, a daughter, named Fiona. The baby is named after Diego's mother who passed away when he was 2. [July 1st, 2010].