Diego Luna is the son of set designer Alejandro Luna and costume designer Fiona Alexander. He was married to actress and singer Camila Sodi. They have two children - a boy and a girl.
Mexican actor Diego Luna first became popular for his work in the 2001 Alfonso Cuaron coming-of-age road drama, “Y tu mamá también” which also starred his close friend Gael Garcia Bernal. Luna currently plays Cassian Andor in the Disney plus show “Andor” where he reprises the same character he played in the 2016 movie “Rogue One : A Star Wars Story”. Let us take a look at the actor’s family members.
Who are Diego Luna’s Parents?
Diego Luna was born on December 29, 1979, to Alejandro Luna and Fiona Alexander. His British mother died in a traffic car accident when Luna was two. In a C magazine interview, Luna talked about how his mother still impacted his life:
“She was beautiful and full of energy and passion for her work, so she left a nice print on the Mexican theater community. I guess that's why I started working in theater. I felt her warmth around me.”
It was his father, Alejandro, who introduced Luna to art at a very young age. Alejandro was the former director of the theatre programme at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Luna has noted that theatre is a way for him to connect with his father, and also his mother, who was a theatre enthusiast. Alejandro Luna passed away on December 13, 2022.
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Who is Diego Luna's ex-wife?
Diego Luna married Mexican actor singer Camila Sodi in 2008. The couple divorced in 2013. However, they remain very close and supportive to each other. Sodi continues to attend many events with her ex-husband. She attended the premiere of his “Rogue One : A Star Wars Story”and posted a photo of Luna and their two children on Instagram.
On the professional front, Camila herself is a famous actress and singer. She made her debut with the movie “The Night Buffalo” (2007). She also starred in the new version of the Spanish soap opera “Rubí” in 2020. Sodi hails from one of the most prominent political families of Mexico. She is the niece of the famous Mexican singer, songwriter and actress Thalia.
Luna and Sodi have two children. Their son, Jerónimo, was born in 2009, and their daughter, Fiona, was born in 2010. Fiona is named after Luna’s British mother.
FAQs on Diego Luna
A. Yes, Diego Luna had a lead role in “Y tu mamá también”.
A. Yes, Diego Luna has a son, Jerónimo and a daughter, Fiona.
A. Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal are not related, but they’ve been close friends since childhood.
A. No, Diego Luna is not currently married.
