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Diego Calva

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· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Diego Calva Hernández[1]
Born 16 March 1992[1]
Birth place Mexico City, Mexico[1]
Occupation Actor[1]
Known for *Narcos: Mexico*; *Babylon*[1]
Award nomination Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for *Babylon*[1]

Diego Calva is a Mexican actor, born 16 March 1992 in Mexico City, Mexico, best known for his roles in *Narcos: Mexico* (2021) and *Babylon* (2022).

Context

Diego Calva Hernández was born on 16 March 1992 in Mexico City, Mexico [1]. He is an actor known for his performances in *Narcos: Mexico* (2021) and *Babylon* (2022) [1]. He studied directing and screenwriting at Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica [1]. His first lead role came in *I Promise You Anarchy* (2015) [1]. For his work in *Babylon*, he received a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy [1].

Documented claims

  • Diego Calva studied directing and screenwriting at Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica. [1]
  • His first lead role was in *I Promise You Anarchy* (2015). [1]

Questions and answers

When was Diego Calva born?

Diego Calva was born on 16 March 1992 [1].

What is Diego Calva known for?

He is known for his roles in *Narcos: Mexico* (2021) and *Babylon* (2022) [1].

Did Diego Calva receive any award nominations?

Yes, he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy for *Babylon* [1].

Sources

  1. Diego Calva - Golden Globes — goldenglobes.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People