Diego Luna

Diego Dionisio Luna Alexander (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈdjeɣo ˈluna alekˈsandeɾ]; born 29 December 1979) is a Mexican actor, singer, director, and producer. Following a career in Mexican telenovelas, he has appeared in films including Y tu mamá también; Open Range; Milk; Rudo y Cursi; Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights; The Terminal; and Berlin, I Love You. He plays Cassian Andor in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) and Andor (2022-), and drug trafficker Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo in the first two seasons of Narcos: Mexico. Description above from the Wikipedia article Diego Luna, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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The Terminal (2004)

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Viktor Navorski is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, leaving it in shambles, and now he's stranded at Kennedy Airport, where he's holding a passport that nobody recognizes. While quarantined in the transit ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Spielberg
CAST:  Tom Hanks  •  Catherine Zeta-Jones  •  Stanley Tucci  •  Chi McBride

Viktor Navorski is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, leaving it in shambles, and now he's stranded at Kennedy Airport, where he's holding a passport that nobody recognizes. While quarantined in the transit ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Steven Spielberg
CAST:  Tom Hanks  •  Catherine Zeta-Jones  •  Stanley Tucci  •  Chi McBride

Elysium (2013)

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In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Neill Blomkamp
CAST:  Matt Damon  •  Jodie Foster  •  Sharlto Copley  •  Alice Braga

In the year 2159, two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth. Secretary Rhodes, a hard line government official, will stop at nothing to enforce ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Neill Blomkamp
CAST:  Matt Damon  •  Jodie Foster  •  Sharlto Copley  •  Alice Braga

Before Night Falls (2000)

Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julian Schnabel
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Javier Bardem  •  Olivier Martinez  •  Andrea Di Stefano

Spanning several decades, this powerful biopic offers a glimpse into the life of famed Cuban poet and novelist Reinaldo Arenas, an artist who was vilified for his homosexuality in Fidel Castro's Cuba.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julian Schnabel
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Javier Bardem  •  Olivier Martinez  •  Andrea Di Stefano

Criminal (2004)

Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gregory Jacobs
CAST:  John C. Reilly  •  Diego Luna  •  Maggie Gyllenhaal  •  Peter Mullan

Needing a new partner capable of intricate cons, Richard Gaddis, recruits Rodrigo, a crook with a perfect poker face. The two plan a big-time scam: selling a fake Silver Certificate to currency collector William Hannigan. Rodrigo distrusts his new associate, but ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Gregory Jacobs
CAST:  John C. Reilly  •  Diego Luna  •  Maggie Gyllenhaal  •  Peter Mullan

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights (2004)

In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Guy Ferland
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Romola Garai  •  Sela Ward  •  John Slattery

In pre-revolution Cuba, Katey Miller is about to defy everyone's expectations. Instead of a parent-approved suitor, Katey is drawn to the sexy waiter, Javier, who spends his nights dancing in Havana's nightclubs. As she secretly learns to dance with Javier, she ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Guy Ferland
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Romola Garai  •  Sela Ward  •  John Slattery

Frida (2002)

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A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julie Taymor
CAST:  Salma Hayek Pinault  •  Alfred Molina  •  Mía Maestro  •  Patricia Reyes Spíndola

A biography of artist Frida Kahlo, who channeled the pain of a crippling injury and her tempestuous marriage into her work.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Julie Taymor
CAST:  Salma Hayek Pinault  •  Alfred Molina  •  Mía Maestro  •  Patricia Reyes Spíndola

Open Range (2003)

A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Costner
CAST:  Kevin Costner  •  Robert Duvall  •  Michael Gambon  •  Michael Jeter

A former gunslinger is forced to take up arms again when he and his cattle crew are threatened by a corrupt lawman.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kevin Costner
CAST:  Kevin Costner  •  Robert Duvall  •  Michael Gambon  •  Michael Jeter

Vampires: Los Muertos (2002)

Tough-as-nails vampire hunter Derek Bliss is on the hunt for "suckers" in the heart of Mexico when he receives a new assignment from a mysterious client. Thrown together with a group of slayers, including sexy Zooey, who may or may not be one of the undead. Derek ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tommy Lee Wallace
CAST:  Jon Bon Jovi  •  Cristián de la Fuente  •  Natasha Gregson Wagner  •  Antonio Muñiz

Tough-as-nails vampire hunter Derek Bliss is on the hunt for "suckers" in the heart of Mexico when he receives a new assignment from a mysterious client. Thrown together with a group of slayers, including sexy Zooey, who may or may not be one of the undead. Derek ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Tommy Lee Wallace
CAST:  Jon Bon Jovi  •  Cristián de la Fuente  •  Natasha Gregson Wagner  •  Antonio Muñiz

Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alfonso Cuarón
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Diego Luna  •  Ana López Mercado  •  Maribel Verdú

In Mexico, two teenage boys and an attractive older woman embark on a road trip and learn a thing or two about life, friendship, sex, and each other.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Alfonso Cuarón
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Diego Luna  •  Ana López Mercado  •  Maribel Verdú

Fidel (2002)

Fidel Castro rises to power in Cuba.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Attwood
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Víctor Hugo  •  Patricia Velásquez  •  Cecilia Suárez

Fidel Castro rises to power in Cuba.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Attwood
CAST:  Gael García Bernal  •  Víctor Hugo  •  Patricia Velásquez  •  Cecilia Suárez

Soldiers of Salamina (2003)

Professor Lola Sánchez investigates the truth behind the events experienced by Rafael Sánchez Mazas, one of the founders of the Falange Española party, during the Spanish Civil War.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Trueba
CAST:  Ariadna Gil  •  Diego Luna  •  María Botto  •  Ramon Fontserè

Professor Lola Sánchez investigates the truth behind the events experienced by Rafael Sánchez Mazas, one of the founders of the Falange Española party, during the Spanish Civil War.  (more)

DIRECTION:  David Trueba
CAST:  Ariadna Gil  •  Diego Luna  •  María Botto  •  Ramon Fontserè

Revolución (2010)

Made up of 10 short films, 'Revolucion' analyzes through the eyes of the directors what is the revolution today and what it means to the young minds of Mexico.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Luna  •  Gael García Bernal  •  Fernando Eimbcke  •  Amat Escalante  •  Carlos Reygadas  •  Patricia Riggen  •  Rodrigo Plá  •  Rodrigo García  •  Gerardo Naranjo  •  Mariana Chenillo
CAST:  Adriana Barraza  •  Mónica Bejarano  •  Ari Brickman  •  Yolanda Abbud L.

Made up of 10 short films, 'Revolucion' analyzes through the eyes of the directors what is the revolution today and what it means to the young minds of Mexico.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Luna  •  Gael García Bernal  •  Fernando Eimbcke  •  Amat Escalante  •  Carlos Reygadas  •  Patricia Riggen  •  Rodrigo Plá  •  Rodrigo García  •  Gerardo Naranjo  •  Mariana Chenillo
CAST:  Adriana Barraza  •  Mónica Bejarano  •  Ari Brickman  •  Yolanda Abbud L.

Abel (2010)

When 9-year-old Abel assumes his absent father's role as man of the house, he garners his family's respect, and life resumes a comfortable rhythm -- until a man arrives at the house, claiming he's the long-lost patriarch  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Luna
CAST:  José María Yázpik  •  Christopher Ruiz-Esparza  •  Karina Gidi  •  Geraldine Alejandra

When 9-year-old Abel assumes his absent father's role as man of the house, he garners his family's respect, and life resumes a comfortable rhythm -- until a man arrives at the house, claiming he's the long-lost patriarch  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Luna
CAST:  José María Yázpik  •  Christopher Ruiz-Esparza  •  Karina Gidi  •  Geraldine Alejandra

Amber (1994)

Old Max remembers the time as a child when he was taken to the jungle where he met a prophet, a circus man and other weird characters.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luis Estrada
CAST:  Gabriela Roel  •  Angélica Aragón  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Old Max remembers the time as a child when he was taken to the jungle where he met a prophet, a circus man and other weird characters.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Luis Estrada
CAST:  Gabriela Roel  •  Angélica Aragón  •  Emilio Echevarría  •  Pedro Armendáriz Jr.

Dark Cities (2002)

Adapted by writer/director Fernando Sariñana from the stories by Juan Madrid, Ciudades Oscuras (Dark Cities) tells a story of interwoven lives in the seedy underbelly of Mexico City. The several different story lines concern hooker Lola (Dolores Heredia); her drug ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fernando Sariñana
CAST:  Bruno Bichir  •  Demián Bichir  •  Diego Luna  •  Dolores Heredia

Adapted by writer/director Fernando Sariñana from the stories by Juan Madrid, Ciudades Oscuras (Dark Cities) tells a story of interwoven lives in the seedy underbelly of Mexico City. The several different story lines concern hooker Lola (Dolores Heredia); her drug ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fernando Sariñana
CAST:  Bruno Bichir  •  Demián Bichir  •  Diego Luna  •  Dolores Heredia

The Book of Life (2014)

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The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jorge R. Gutierrez
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Channing Tatum  •  Zoe Saldaña  •  Christina Applegate

The journey of Manolo, a young man who is torn between fulfilling the expectations of his family and following his heart. Before choosing which path to follow, he embarks on an incredible adventure that spans three fantastical worlds where he must face his greatest ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jorge R. Gutierrez
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Channing Tatum  •  Zoe Saldaña  •  Christina Applegate

Cesar Chavez (2014)

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A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser torn between his duties as a husband and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Luna
CAST:  Michael Peña  •  Rosario Dawson  •  America Ferrera  •  Jacob Vargas

A biography of the civil-rights activist and labor organizer Cesar Chavez. Chronicling the birth of a modern American labour movement, Cesar Chavez tells the story of the famed civil rights leader and labour organiser torn between his duties as a husband and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Diego Luna
CAST:  Michael Peña  •  Rosario Dawson  •  America Ferrera  •  Jacob Vargas

Walking Vengeance (2008)

Frantic to be free of Felix, her wealthy but drunken and violent drug-lord husband, Ana tricks her fresh-from-prison sister, Aurora, and two other ex-partners in crime into coming to her aid. Now that their crew is reassembled, the women begin planning a heist that ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Agustín Díaz Yanes
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Victoria Abril  •  Ariadna Gil  •  Pilar López de Ayala

Frantic to be free of Felix, her wealthy but drunken and violent drug-lord husband, Ana tricks her fresh-from-prison sister, Aurora, and two other ex-partners in crime into coming to her aid. Now that their crew is reassembled, the women begin planning a heist that ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Agustín Díaz Yanes
CAST:  Diego Luna  •  Victoria Abril  •  Ariadna Gil  •  Pilar López de Ayala

Casa De Mi Padre (2012)

Scheming of a way to save their father's ranch, the Alvarez brothers find themselves in a war with Mexico's most feared drug lord.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Piedmont
CAST:  Will Ferrell  •  Gael García Bernal  •  Genesis Rodriguez  •  Diego Luna

Scheming of a way to save their father's ranch, the Alvarez brothers find themselves in a war with Mexico's most feared drug lord.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Matt Piedmont
CAST:  Will Ferrell  •  Gael García Bernal  •  Genesis Rodriguez  •  Diego Luna

Contraband (2012)

When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Baltasar Kormákur
CAST:  Mark Wahlberg  •  Kate Beckinsale  •  Ben Foster  •  Giovanni Ribisi

When his brother-in-law runs afoul of a drug lord, family man Chris Farraday turns to a skill he abandoned long ago—smuggling—to repay the debt. But the job goes wrong, and Farraday finds himself wanted by cops, crooks and killers alike.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Baltasar Kormákur
CAST:  Mark Wahlberg  •  Kate Beckinsale  •  Ben Foster  •  Giovanni Ribisi
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