Learn more about actor, Diego Luna
Diego Luna Alexander, well-known as Diego Luna, is a versatile Mexican actor, director, and producer. Among his most famous works are his roles in the movies Y tu mamá también, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaba, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (as Cassian Andor), and Narcos: Mexico.
Profile
- Full Name: Diego Luna Alexander
- Stage Name: Diego Luna
- Born: December 29, 1979
- Age: 46 years old
- Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- Occupation: Actor, Director, Producer
- Height: 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
- Ethnicity: Mexican
- Parents: Fiona Alexander, and Alejandro Luna
- Siblings: Diego Luna
- Spouse: Camila Sodi (married 2008–2013)
- Children: Jerónimo, and Fiona
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $8 million to $15 million USD
Early Life and Education
Diego Luna Alexander came into the world on December 29, 1979, in Mexico City, Mexico.
His childhood memories are from a creative and artistic environment, as his father, Alejandro Luna, is a Mexican and a well-known scenic designer and artist, who was complemented by his British mother Fiona Alexander, a set designer who died in a car accident when Diego was barely two years old.
He is of Mexican ethnicity with mixed European (British from mother, Spanish, and other influences) and possibly Indigenous Mexican background.
Although religion was not a major part of his upbringing, he was familiar with Catholic cultural traditions typical of Mexico. After his mother’s passing, he was mainly brought up by his father and close family in Mexico City.
He enrolled in theater at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) for a short time before quitting to chase an acting career, getting theater, television, and early film roles in Mexico as his training.
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Career
Diego Luna started his career by acting as a kid in Mexican telenovelas and films.
A big hit was Alfonso Cuarón’s Y tu mamá también in 2001, a film where he shared credits with Gael García Bernal, a road movie which was critically acclaimed and became a global arthouse hit, and put both its leading actors on the map.
He went on to act in Hollywood films such as Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004), The Terminal (2004), and had a small part in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004, deleted scene).
Along with Gael García Bernal, in 2008, they started their own production house, Canana Films, and have since been involved in producing award-winning movies such as Miss Bala (2011) and the documentary series Curados (2010).
With the feature film Abel (2010), he made his directorial debut and continued his film acting endowment with titles like Rudo y Cursi (2008), Casa de mi Padre (2012), and Elysium (2013).
It was in 2016 that Diego made a huge breakthrough by taking Cassian Andor’s role in the movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which he again played in the Disney+ series Andor (2022–present).
The latter, Andor, was praised universally by critics and had a mature plot, allowing for the excellent portrayal of the character by Diego.
Later on, in Narcos: Mexico (2018–2021), he took up the role of Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, and once again dramatized his acting capabilities.
Diego has been working on various high-profile projects in 2025–2026, including guest appearances, voice work, and producing through Canana and his other businesses.
At the same time, he is still very much involved in Mexican films, making socially and culturally relevant movies as a director and producer.
Social Media
Instagram: @diegoluna
Twitter/X: @diegoluna
Personal Life
Diego Luna at 46, is unmarried and doesn’t have a wife at present. He was married for five years to the Mexican actress and model Camila Sodi from 2008 until 2013.
Their wedding was widely covered in Latin America, and they have two children together: their son Jerónimo was born in 2008, and their daughter Fiona was born in 2010.
Despite separating, Diego and Camila still co-parent their children in a friendly manner and provide them with a loving and stable environment.
He has always spoken with great love and affection about his children, who are the most significant aspect of his life and to whom he attributes his being grounded and staying motivated.
Controversy
Diego Luna has kept a very spotless and nice public reputation throughout his career. Up to 2026, there have been no significant controversies, legal matters, public altercations, or scandals connected with him.
He is known as a polite, considerate, and professional artist who concentrates on family and storytelling.
He has, from time to time, raised his voice on social issues (such as immigration and the representation of Latin Americans in Hollywood), but he does it in a calm, non-aggressive manner.
Net Worth
Diego Luna’s net worth is around $8 million to $15 million US dollars. His earnings are from:
1) acting in blockbuster movies (Rogue One, Andor, Narcos: Mexico)
2) producing and directing works through Canana Films and his own ventures
3) endorsement contracts and brand ambassador roles
4) royalties from films and TV series over the streaming platform
5) his being a veteran actor in both the Hollywood and Mexican film industries helps maintain a steady and strong financial situation.
Conclusion
Diego Luna, from a child actor in Mexico City to Star Wars, Narcos: Mexico, and acclaimed arthouse films, has achieved a remarkable career through his talent, versatility, and genuine nature.
Now 46 years old, in addition to acting, his work as director and producer keeps inspiring a global audience while his commitment to family and storytelling helps him stay grounded.
