Diego Boneta is a Mexican actor and singer who was born in Mexico City. He rose to prominence after acting alongside Tom Cruise in Rock of Ages and in the Netflix biographical series Luis Miguel: The Series.
Early life
Boneta was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 29, 1990. He was born into a family of engineers. His father is Mexican, and his mother was born to a Puerto Rican father and a Spanish mother in the United States. Santiago González Boneta and Natalia González Boneta, his two siblings, have amassed a sizable social media following as a result of their brother’s celebrity. Diego traces his musical abilities to his maternal grandpa, Otto Boneta, a singer and psychiatrist whom he never met. Boneta is bilingual (Spanish and English). Boneta is a citizen of three countries: the United States, Spain, and the United States.
Diego Boneta Career
Music career
In 2005, he released his debut album, Diego, in Mexico, Chile, and Brazil, during his time with Rebelde. On April 3, 2006, the album went on sale digitally, and on April 24, 2006, it was released in the United States. “Responde,” the first single, reached the top ten in a number of countries, including Argentina and Brazil. Indigo, his second album was released on March 25, 2008.
Acting career
He began his career as a singer and actor in Mexico in 2003. He did a lot of work on television and was a part of the reality show Código F.A.M.A. Alegrijes y rebujos and Misión S.O.S with Allison Lozz were two children’s telenovelas that aired on Univision. He also appeared in the telenovela Rebelde, which was aimed at teenagers. He first appeared in the TV series Pretty Little Liars as Alex Santiago when he was 20 years old, and then in 90210 as Javier Luna, who was “practically me with a different name” and could sing and compose, most notably “Siempre t,” which aired at the end of the second season and the beginning of the third. In addition, the film provided him with the opportunity to experience high school students.
He soared to fame in 2011 when he was featured on the cover of TROIX magazine’s ‘March Men Madness’ 2011 issue when he was introduced as “Prince Charming.” He got his big break in Hollywood when he was cast in Adam Shankman’s film adaptation of the smash Broadway musical Rock of Ages. Drew Boley, a young upstart in Los Angeles in the late 1980s with aspirations to be a rock star, was played by him. In 2014, it was announced that Boneta would play Michael in the independent film City of Dead Men, which was quickly confirmed by the director himself. The film was released on March 31, 2015, the same year that Eden, starring Boneta and Jessica Lowndes, began production.
Luis Miguel Netflix
Diego Boneta starred as warrior Amram in the miniseries The Dovekeepers in 2015 and recorded the song “The Warrior,” which was featured in the series premiere. He starred in Ryan Murphy’s FOX comedy and horror series Scream Queens from September to December 2015. Ariana Grande, Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas, Emma Roberts, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Lea Michele are among the cast members. In the TV bio-musical series Luis Miguel: the Series, Boneta portrays Grammy Award-winning performer Luis Miguel. The drama is focused on the early years of the great Mexican artist who went on to become a global icon. The series began on Telemundo and Netflix on April 22, 2018, with the second season following on April 2021.
Diego Boneta Biography |
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Real Name | Diego Andrés González Boneta |
Birth Date | 29 November 1990 |
Age (as of 2021) | 30 Years |
Birth Place | Mexico City, Mexico |
Nationality | Mexican |
Profession | Actor, Singer |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Statistics |
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Height | in feet inches – 5’ 9” – in Centimeters – 175 cm |
Weight | in Kilograms – 69 kg – in Pounds – 152 lbs |
Shoe Size | 9 (U.S.) |
Hair Color | Light Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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Father | Lauro González |
Mother | Astrid Boneta |
Sister | Natalia González Boneta |
Brother | Santiago González Boneta |
Qualification/Education |
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School | Not Known |
College | Not Known |
Relationship Status |
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Marital Status | In Relation |
Affair | Yes |
Girlfriend | Renata Notni |
Personal Life
Renata Notni, a Mexican actress and model, is Diego Boneta’s girlfriend. Diego Boneta’s romance with Renata Notni was announced just a day before the second season of “Luis Miguel: La Serie,” in which the 30-year-old actor plays “El Sol de México.” The revelation was confirmed by the magazine, which published a photo of the pair for the first time at a public function.
Diego Boneta Net Worth
Diego’s net worth is estimated to be USD $3 million in 2021. Acting and singing is his primary source of income. Although after playing a leading role in Netflix’s series, his fortune would surely be increased in the upcoming days.
Trivia
- He received two Latin Grammy nominations for Alegrijes y Rebujos and Mision SOS Best Children’s Groups. (2002, 2003, and 2004).
- Nomination for MTV Latin America’s Best New Artist in 2006.
- In 2007, he won the Most Popular Artist Award at the La Serena Music Festival in Chile.
- Nomination for MTV Latin America’s Best Solo Performer in 2008.