Who is Gabriel Luna?
Gabriel is an American actor, perhaps best known to the world as Robbie Reyes / Ghost Rider in the TV series “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” (2016-2017) and as Mr. Lawrence in the film “Hala” (2019), in addition to several other notable roles that he’s had during his career.
What is Gabriel Luna Doing Now?
Gabriel recently voiced the character Sergeant Nielson in the Netflix-produced “Love, Death & Robots” (2022), and is now working on several projects, including the TV action adventure-drama series “The Last of Us” (2023), and the thriller series “Up” – both projects are in post-production.
Gabriel Luna Wiki: Age, Childhood, and Education
Gabriel was born on 5 December 1982, in Austin, Texas, USA, the son of Gabriel Lopez Luna and Deborah Ann (nee Perez). His father died three months before Gabriel’s birth, so his mother raised him; she was just 15 years old when she gave birth to him.
He went to Crocket High School, during which time he was a captain of the high school football team. Upon matriculation, he enrolled at the private St. Edward’s University in Austin, from which he graduated with a degree in drama.
Career Beginnings
Gabriel made his acting debut in 2005, as he starred in Mari Marchbanks’ debut film “Fall to Grace”. He waited several years for his next on-screen appearance, which came in 2008 as Eduardo in the eponymous TV action crime-drama series “Prison Break”.
Two years later, Gabriel starred in the drama film “Dance with the One”, co-starring Xochitl Romero and Gary McCleery. In 2011, Gabriel had a supporting role in the award-winning biopic “Bernie”, directed by Richard Linklater, starring Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine and Matthew McConaughey. The film centers on a relationship between a mortician and a widow, who becomes too controlling, and he does everything to separate himself from her grasp.
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In 2012, Gabriel starred in the drama film “Spring Eddy”, written and directed by George Anson, about a petty, dim-witted criminal who flees to Mexico, co-starring Verity Branco, and Blaise Miller.
After a couple of minor roles in the TV series’ “Touch” and “NCIS: Los Angeles”, Gabriel co-starred in the sports comedy film “Balls Out” in 2014, with Jake Lacy, Nikki Reed and Kate McKinnon in the lead roles.
The same year, Gabriel starred as DEA agent Tony Bravo in the TV sci-fi action-crime series “Matador”. However, the series was canceled after only 13 episodes, apparently due to a lack of international success.
Rise to Prominence
The following year he appeared in three episodes of the Primetime Emmy Award-winning TV mystery crime-drama series “True Detective”, starring Vince Vaughn, Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams. Moreover, in the same year, Gabriel co-starred in Peter Sollett’s award-winning biopic “Freeheld”, alongside Julianne Moore, Elliot Page and Steve Carell, and appeared in the film “Gravy”, which starred Michael Weston and Jimmi Simpson, and then co-starred with Jeremy Sisto and Taissa Farmiga in the short-lived TV crime-drama series “Wicked City”.
Gabriel was making giant steps forward in his career, and in 2016, secured his breakthrough role when chosen for the part of Robbie Reyes / Ghost Rider, one of the Marvel superheroes in the TV series “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D” (2016-2017) – his character becomes a new Ghost rider after being killed by gang members. During the day, he protects his paralyzed brother, while at night he pursues those who did him harm.
Next, Gabriel starred in the award-winning thriller film “Transpecos”, co-starring Johnny Simmons and Clifton Collins Jr., which follows three Border Patrol agents who try to solve an insidious plot within their own ranks.
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He had a minor role in the TV mini-series “Harley and the Davidsons” in 2016 about the inception of the Harley Davidson Motorcycle company, starring Bug Hall, Michiel Huisman and Robert Aramayo, and a minor role in the TV mystery crime-drama series “Rosewood”, about a Miami pathologist Dr. Beaumont Rosewood Jr., starring Morris Chestnut, Jaina Lee Ortiz and Gabrielle Dennis.
In 2019, Gabriel starred with Geraldine Viswanathan and Jack Kilmer in the drama film “Hala” about a Muslim teenager and her growing up in the Muslim world.
He appeared in the short-lived award-winning TV mystery horror-thriller film “Dark/Web”, before he was chosen for the part of Gabriel / REV – 9, an advanced terminator sent to terminate Dani Ramos, the future leader of the Resistance, portrayed by Natalie Reyes in the sci-fi action-adventure film “Terminator: Dark Fate”, starring Linda Hamilton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Mackenzie Davis.
To speak further of his accomplishments, Gabriel co-starred in the romantic crime-drama film “Eddie & Sunny”, which follows a couple with a child who commit murder in self-defense and venture out in pursuit of a safe place for them to hide. His co-stars were Joanna Vanderham and Rachel Fowler.
On-Stage Credits
Additional to his on-screen work, Gabriel’s appeared in several plays throughout his career.
During his university years, he launched his on-stage career with the role of Romeo in the eponymous play “Rome and Juliet”. In 2009 he was Sergei Maxudov in the play “Black Snow” at Salvage Vanguard Theater, and the same year, he starred as Orestes in the play of the same name, performed at The Off Center.
In 2010 he portrayed Clov in the play “Endgame”, based on Samuel Becket’s tragicomic one-act play, performed at Larry L. King Theatre.
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Net Worth
According to sources, Gabriel Luna’s wealth is estimated at $3 million, as of late 2022.
Personal Life, Dating, Married, Wife, Children
Gabriel doesn’t talk much about his personal life, however, it’s known that he’s been married to Romanian actress Smaranda Ciceu since 20 February 2011, and the couple resides in Los Angeles, California, USA. There’s no information on how and when the couple met; according to reports, they don’t have children.
Smaranda has appeared in a few film and TV titles, and is perhaps best known to the world as Patti in the TV series “Patti and Marina” (2017).
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Gabriel has brown eyes and brown hair. He stands at a height of 6ft (1.83m), weighs approximately 170lbs (78kgs), and his vital statistics are 40-32-38, and biceps is size 15.
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