Daniel and Luis Moncada facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Daniel Moncada
Daniel in 2024
Born	(1980-05-17) May 17, 1980 (age 45) Honduras
Occupation	Actor

Luis Moncada
Luis in 2024
Born	(1977-07-18) July 18, 1977 (age 48) Honduras
Occupation	Actor

Daniel and Luis in 2019

Daniel Moncada and Luis Moncada are brothers from Honduras who are famous actors. They are best known for playing twin characters, Leonel and Marco Salamanca, often called "The Cousins." These roles were in the popular TV shows Breaking Bad (which ran from 2008 to 2013) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (from 2015 to 2022). Even though they played twins on screen, Luis is actually about three years older than Daniel.

Today, both brothers are also streamers on Twitch, where they share their interests with fans.

Their Acting Careers

Daniel and Luis Moncada have appeared in many movies and TV shows. They often play tough or serious characters. Their roles as "The Cousins" in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul made them very recognizable.

Daniel Moncada's Roles

Daniel has acted in several well-known productions. Here are some of his roles:

• Justified (2014) – He played a character named Manolo.
• Sabotage (2014) – He was one of Brujo's Sicarios.
• McFarland, USA (2015) – He appeared as Eddie.
• Blood Father (2016) – He played a character named Choop.
• Bright (2017) – He had an uncredited role as Shadow.
• The Mule (2018) – He played Eduardo.
• Dead End (2019) – He was Little Sleepy.
• Breaking Bad (2010) – He played Leonel Salamanca.
• Better Call Saul (2016–2022) – He continued his role as Leonel Salamanca.

Luis Moncada's Roles

Luis has also had many roles in films and television. Here are some of his appearances:

• Latin Dragon (2004) – He played a Gangster.
• Collateral (2004) – He was a Cold Eyed Killer.
• El Padrino (2004) – He had an uncredited role as a Bodyguard.
• Yard Sale (2004) – He was Gang Member #2.
• Hitting the Bricks (2008) – He played Rudy.
• Days of Wrath (2008) – He was Oso.
• Fast & Furious (2009) – He played Scar Thug.
• Down for Life (2009) – He was Oso.
• Dexter (2011) – He played Julio Benes.
• K-11 (2012) – He was ShyBoy.
• Sabotage (2014) – He was one of Brujo's Sicarios.
• Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2014) – He played Tito Ruiz.
• Street Level (2015) – He was Tommy.
• So B. It (2016) – He played Zander's Dad.
• This Is Now (2016) – He was Johnny.
• The Night Is Young (2017) – He played Luis.
• Bright (2017) – He played Casper.
• Get Shorty (2019) – He played Queso.
• Breaking Bad (2010) – He played Marco Salamanca.
• Better Call Saul (2016–2022) – He continued his role as Marco Salamanca.