Diego Calva, actor: Latin America is more than violence, salsa music and food
“In Latin America, we have way more than violence, we're more than salsa as our music, or food, or culture. It's a pleasure and a responsibility to share it with the world.”
BBC presenter Nikki Bedi speaks to Mexican actor Diego Calva about his life and career.
Diego Calva first made waves in independent cinema before landing major roles in hit series like Narcos: Mexico and the award-winning Hollywood epic Babylon, where he starred alongside Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. It was his first American film — and it earned him widespread critical acclaim.
Raised in Mexico City by a single mother…
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