Hugo Diego Garcia Biography: Age, Parents, Net Worth, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Nationality

Hugo Diego Garcia is a French-Spanish actor, writer, and director known for his versatile performances in international film and television.

He gained significant recognition with roles in Coralie Fargeat‘s The Substance (2024) as Diego and John Woo‘s The Killer (2024) as Coco, alongside appearing in the Hulu series Death and Other Details.

A former boxer and law student, he has also directed and written acclaimed short films and his feature debut Vache Folle (2025), blending athletic intensity with creative storytelling in both European and Hollywood productions.

Hugo Diego Garcia
Wiki Facts & About Data
Name:	Hugo Diego Garcia
Born:	17 August 1993 (age 32 years old)
Place of Birth:	Nantua, France
Nationality:	French-Spanish
Height:	1.85 m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Garcia
Occupation:	Actor, writer, director
Net Worth:	$1-3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Hugo Diego Garcia was born on 17 August 1993 in Nantua, France and grew up in a rural village near the Jura Mountains and Oyonnax. He was born to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Garcia, and might have had siblings but details about them are unknown.

He pursued boxing seriously, studied law, and later trained in theater and cinema in Lyon and Paris before moving to Los Angeles. His ethnicity is of mixed French-Spanish-Italian, and his religion is unknown.

Career

Hugo Diego Garcia began his career around 2018 after transitioning from boxing and law studies, creating and starring in short films such as Tony (as Vincent 'Tony’ Medina) and Cagnolino (as Dario), which screened at numerous festivals and established him as a multifaceted filmmaker. He balanced acting, writing, and directing while taking on supporting roles in European productions.

Major achievements include breakout roles in high-profile projects like The Substance (2024) alongside Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, The Killer (2024) for John Woo, the series Death and Other Details (2024), and En Garde (2022). His feature debut Vache Folle (2025), which he co-directed, wrote, produced, and starred in, earned multiple awards including Jury Prize and Best Actor at festivals.

Hugo Diego Garcia‘s later work features upcoming projects such as Marfil and Ébano (as Sebastian Moore), along with continued international acting and directing. His blend of physical prowess, classicist storytelling, and modern approaches has positioned him as a rising talent bridging European cinema and Hollywood.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @hugodiega

Personal Life

Hugo Diego Garcia maintains a relatively private personal life focused on his craft. He has discussed his journey from rural France, martial arts training, and the challenges of breaking into the industry, including years of frustration before major opportunities arose.

He values collaboration with longtime friends and continues to split time between Europe and Los Angeles.

Filmography

• Tony (2018)
• The Substance (2024)
• The Killer (2024)
• Vache Folle (2025)
• Befikre (2016)

Net Worth

Hugo Diego Garcia has an estimated net worth of $1-3 million USD, primarily earned through his acting roles in major films and series, combined with his work as a writer and director on independent and festival projects. Additional income sources include producing credits and growing opportunities in international cinema.