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Diego Luna was recently questioned about his opinion on the U.S. migrant raids conducted by the Trump administration at the Mexico City airport.
According to a report in El Universal, he condemned the action. In support of the migrants, he noted that it was a “very sad, very dark moment” for them and their families. In a statement given to the outlet, he said:
"It is a very important moment, what is happening at the national level there is very serious, I am left with what happened over the weekend, the shows of support, society coming out, it was very nice to see that response.”
Diego Luna was born as Diego Luna Alexander on December 29, 1979, in Toluca, Estado de México, Mexico, per his IMDb profile. He is a Mexican actor, director, and producer. Luna began acting at a very young age. His first role was in the film The Last New Year, which was released in 1991.
His television debut in the Mexican soap opera El abuelo y yo came in 1992. His breakthrough role came in 2001 in the film Y tu mamá también, alongside his friend Gael García Bernal, which brought him international fame.
Here is more about Diego Luna’s personal life.
Exploring details about Diego Luna’s family
Diego Luna was born to parents Alejandro Luna and Fiona Alexander. His father was a renowned Mexican set designer for theater, film, and opera. He was of Mexican descent, while his mother was of British, Scottish, and English background. She was a costume designer.
According to a report in BHW, she is known for working in Descenso del país de la noche (1974), Ensayos (1978), and The Ray Bradbury Theatre (1985). She passed away in 1982.
Luna was influenced by his father to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. In January 2016, his father, who passed away in 2022, received the Fine Arts Medal. According to Hola magazine, he said:
“Because of him, I am who I am, and he taught me to appreciate theater, listen to stories, and then tell them. I owe everything to him, and the best thing is that I have him here present.”
He added:
“I am the reflection of my dad, and wherever I go, I hear great things about him. Today, I am glad these things are being said to him face to face”.
Diego Luna was married to Camila Sodi, a Mexican actress, singer, and model, per a report in StyleCaster. They were together from 2008 to 2012 until their divorce in 2013. They continue to co-parent their kids — Jerónimo, 16, and Fiona, 18.
After working in Mexican films and TV shows, Diego Luna made his Hollywood debut with Before Night Falls in 2000. The film also starred Johnny Depp and Javier Bardem in the main roles. He also played the role of Alejandro in the Oscar-winning film Frida (2002), which starred Salma Hayek.
His other films include The Terminal (2004), Milk (2008), and Elysium (2013). He also portrayed the role of Cassian Andor in the Disney+ series Star Wars: Andor (2022–2025), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
In addition to acting, he has directed short films, television series, videos, documentaries, and feature films, per Vanity Fair. He has produced more than 40 works as well.
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