Mexican pop icon Diego Gonzalez, known to fans worldwide by his first name alone, was born Diego Andres Gonzalez Bonetta on November 29, 1990, in Mexico City. His first show business success came via the Pop Idol-like show Codigo F.A.M.A., on which he took fifth place. Gonzalez made his TV debut playing the role of Ricardo on the telenovela Alegrijes y Rebujos, and became famous playing both Christian on the telenovela Misión S.O.S. and Rocco on the break-out success Rebelde. He recorded songs for the Misión S.O.S. soundtrack album, and issued his debut album in 2005. The album made Diego a huge pop sensation throughout the continent, and was driven by the hit singles "Responde," "Más," and "Sólo Existes Tú." ~ Evan C. Gutierrez