Diego Boneta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Diego Boneta
Boneta in 2019
Born	Diego Andrés González Boneta (1990-11-29) 29 November 1990 (age 34) Mexico City, Mexico
Citizenship	Mexico United States Spain
Occupation	Singer-songwriter actor
Years active	2002–present
Musical career
Genres	Latin pop
Labels	EMI

Diego Andrés González Boneta (born November 29, 1990) is a Mexican actor, producer, and singer. He is known for his roles in big Hollywood movies and popular TV shows.

Boneta became famous worldwide after starring with Tom Cruise in the movie Rock of Ages (2012). He also gained a lot of attention for playing the famous singer Luis Miguel in the Netflix show Luis Miguel: The Series (2018). More recently, he has starred in romantic comedies like Father of the Bride (2022) and At Midnight (2023).

Besides acting, Diego is also a talented singer. He released his first album, Diego, in 2005. He later released a second album called Indigo in 2008.

A Star in the Making

Diego Boneta was born in Mexico City. His parents, Lauro González and Astrid Boneta, were both engineers. His mother was born in the United States to a Puerto Rican and Spanish family. Diego has two siblings.

Diego believes he got his musical talent from his grandfather, Otto Boneta, who was a songwriter. Even though Diego never met him, he feels a strong connection to his musical roots. Growing up, Diego split his time between Los Angeles, California, and Mexico City.

Because of his background, Diego can speak both Spanish and English perfectly. He is a citizen of three countries: Mexico, the United States, and Spain.

Acting Career

From Telenovelas to Hollywood

Diego started his career in Mexico as a singer and actor. He appeared on the reality TV show Código F.A.M.A. and starred in two children's telenovelas (a type of TV drama series), Alegrijes y rebujos and Misión S.O.S. He also had a role in the popular teen show Rebelde.

In 2010, he moved into American television. He played Alex Santiago in Pretty Little Liars and Javier Luna in 90210. His character in 90210 was a singer, which allowed Diego to show off his musical skills. His first movie was the 2011 teen comedy Mean Girls 2.

Big Screen Success

Diego's big break in Hollywood came when he was cast in the movie musical Rock of Ages. He starred alongside famous actors like Tom Cruise and Julianne Hough. He played Drew Boley, a young man in the 1980s who dreams of becoming a rock star. The director, Adam Shankman, said Diego was the "next big thing."

In 2015, Diego appeared in the horror-comedy TV series Scream Queens. The show had a star-studded cast, including Ariana Grande, Nick Jonas, and Emma Roberts.

Playing a Music Legend

One of Diego's most famous roles was playing the singer Luis Miguel in the TV show Luis Miguel: The Series. The show tells the story of the famous Mexican singer's life and career. It premiered in 2018 on Telemundo and Netflix and was a huge hit.

More recently, Diego starred in the romantic comedy Father of the Bride with Andy Garcia and Gloria Estefan. In 2023, he starred in and produced the romantic movie At Midnight.

Music Career

While he was on the show Rebelde, Diego released his first album, also called Diego, in 2005. One of its songs, "Responde," became a top ten hit in several countries. He even went on tour with the popular Mexican pop group RBD as a guest performer.

In 2008, he released his second album, Indigo. This album included songs in both Spanish and English.

Writing Career

On May 1, 2025, Diego's first thriller novel, "The Undoing of Alejandro Velasco," was published by Amazon Crossing.

Filmography

Film

Television

Discography

Studio Albums

Singles

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Diego Boneta para niños