Diego Tinoco is not just a pretty face—he’s a talented actor who has had roles in some of our favourite movies and TV shows.
This young star got his big break when he was cast as Cesar Diaz in On My Block (2018), which follows four teenagers living in South Central Los Angeles and dealing with gang violence and other issues that come with growing up during such turbulent times.
The highly anticipated series premiered on March 16, 2018, after months of anticipation from fans worldwide who couldn’t wait to see what would happen next! It is the brilliant creation of Lauren Iungerich and Eddie Gonzalez, which also stars Sierra Capri, Ronni Hawk, Jessica Marie Garcia and Brett Gray as the main cast of characters. The show also stands out for its diverse cast, magical storyline, and performance from these stars; it also won a Teen Choice Award in the category of Breakout TV Show.
Diego has also presented the prestigious Emmy Awards in Los Angeles alongside co-star Jessica Marie Garcia.
Diego also admits in an Imagista interview that this is one of the best learning experiences in his life.
“Playing Cesar has been such a joy. Every day I learn something new through his lens of life and from his point of view on the world. Working through his obstacles in the story has even helped me out with problems of my own. I couldn’t have asked for a better first role, and I owe it all to the writers and Netflix.”
Who Is Diego Tinoco? Birthplace, Family and Childhood
Diego Tinoco was born on November 25, 1997, in Anaheim, Southern California. According to media reports, Diego is of mixed Latino origin. His father—Victor Hugo Tinoco Calvillo—is a Mexican immigrant; his mother, on the other hand, was born in Colombia.
Little is known about his education, but he has mentioned that 8th grade is one of the best times in school. It is not clear what he loved about this particular moment in his life, but all he says is he fondly remembers the moments.
Another thing about Diego Tinoco is that he rarely talks about his immediate family, but he has an elder brother he fondly mentions in interviews. In fact, during the quarantine, when the rest of us were locked indoors obsessing on fitness, this talented young actor took to his computer—specifically Ableton—to teach us how to construct an ear-pleasing drop. He teamed up with his DJ brother, Luigi Tinoco, a duo who makes music as Jack Molly.
When he was growing up, Diego was diagnosed with vitiligo, a skin condition where the skin gets patchy. He wore long-sleeved shirts to avoid showing his condition to others, but unfortunately, that didn’t stop him from getting teased by other kids who didn’t understand what it was like to be different from them.
But skateboarding helped him escape that feeling of being different—he would hang out with young skateboarders who didn’t care about his condition! They became his friends and taught him how to skateboard well enough that Diego could even go pro! His vitiligo has since gone away as an adult
The Genesis Of His Acting Career
So how and when did Diego get into acting? His acting career began in high school when he was cast in theatrical productions. However, at age 16, he took classes at a studio called 321 Acting Studios to hone his skills.
Fortunately, while performing in a showcase for managers & agents at 321 Acting Studios, he was discovered by Impact Artists Group—who helped him with auditions.
So, due to his hard work, he landed his first on-screen debut in 2015 by portraying Marco in the short video Drizzle of Hope. From there, things only got better for him when Tim Andrew featured Tabusso as Mateo—a memorable character from an episode of “Teen Wolf ”—in 2016. After that, he appeared in the crime drama movie Welcome To Valhalla and played Diego on screen.
Then comes 2018, when he lands a significant role on a hit Netflix series, On My Block. This role changed his acting life, as mentioned in the introduction. On My Block, Diego is Cesar Diaz, who is compelled to enter into gang life after his brother comes out of prison—putting a strain on Monse Finnie’s (Sierra Capri) blossoming relationship with him.
It is also important to mention that Diego Tinoco is greatly inspired by actor and producer Leonardo di Caprio.
Diego Tinoco’s Girlfriend And Relationship Status
Diego Tinoco’s love life is a little hard to nail down. Although he has not discussed his love life in depth, some sources say that he broke up with his girlfriend when he moved to Los Angeles. Probably he did that so that he could focus solely on his demanding acting career, or things didn’t just work out.
In the meantime, Diego has found ‘someone new’, but this is just based on pure speculation: Sierra Capri, who plays his on-screen girlfriend in “On My Block.” The two actors share a strong bond, and their fans often wonder if they are dating in real life.
On March 24, 2018, they stepped out together on the orange carpet at the 2018 Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards. They often post pictures of themselves together on their social media accounts. However, both have denied the dating claims and maintain that they are just great friends.
Diego Tinoco Social Media Presence And Networth
Diego Tinoco, who plays Diego in the Netflix series My Block, has a net worth of approximately $1 million and his annual salary ranges from $10K – 12k.
That may seem like a lot to regular folks, but it’s low compared to other celebrities. It’s clear that Tinoco hasn’t amassed many lucrative roles yet—but he’s got a bright future ahead of him! After all, he has worked hard throughout his career to get where he is today. As a result, his net worth must be approximately $1 million, and his annual salary ranges from $10K – 12k. Tinoco now lives in El Segundo, California—a comfortable and luxurious place.
Diego has also amassed a large social media following over the years, especially after appearing in the Netflix show “My Block” (he plays Diego). He became an influencer through various platforms, including Instagram and YouTube, where his videos have garnered over 10 million views.
Diego’s Twitter handle is @diegotinocotwit, with about 158K followers. On his Instagram account—where he seems most famous—he has more than 2M followers who share his life with them by following along on Social Media as much as they can!
You can follow him on other social media accounts like Facebook and TikTok.
You can click the link down below to go to his respective social media handles.
Instagram: @diegotinoco
Twitter: @diegotinoco
TikTok: @diegotinoco
Facebook; Diego Tinoco
His Physical Appearance And Measurements
Diego Tinoco is one handsome hombre. He’s got dark brown eyes and black hair, and he works out at the gym five days a week to keep his body looking its best. People who know him well are often described as handsome because of his fair complexion.
At 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), he weighs about 68 kg (149 lbs). His body measurements are 42-32-38 inches, and he wears a size 9 US shoe. His biceps measure 16 inches.
Hobbies and other interests
Diego Tinoco is a fitness enthusiast who spends his spare time shopping, playing sports and watching movies.
He works out regularly at the gym and follows a strict diet to keep himself in shape. Diego also plays football and soccer with friends several times a week.
Tinoco has visited several US states as part of his career, but it seems that he hasn’t yet travelled outside North America
In his free time, Tinoco enjoys sun tanning at the beach with his friends (during summer) and swimming in the ocean. He also likes to watch movies in his free time, and some of his favourite actors and actresses include Vin Diesel, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Scarlett Johansson. Some of his favourite movies are “The Fast & Furious” franchise, “The Terminator” series—and also Lost In Translation.
He also dedicates some of that time to honing his acting skills and hanging out with his family. He said this to Imagist:
“When I’m not on set working, I’m in acting class working on my craft, working on music with my brother, spending time with my family, friends and loved ones, watching classic cinema with my father, taking my parents out to a trip to get lunch on the beach and just enjoying life”.
The Secret for Keeping His Career Alive
According to Imagista, Diego is not stopping soon; we will see more of this Latina crush on our screens.
He believes he is yet to become the actor of his dreams, so he will keep working. Here is what he had to say ;
“My secret to staying focused and grounded is to always stay hungry for the dream and to keep pushing every single day. Keep getting better, keep learning, and keep growing every day in every way. And just being better than I was yesterday. I recommend everybody else does the same too! It’s helpful.”
