The Real People Who Inspired Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie, and Max Minghella's "Babylon" Characters

Diego Calva's breakout role as Manny Torres is based on a number of Latino filmmakers and actors who carved a path for themselves in the early beginnings of Hollywood. Per The Hollywood Reporter, Torres is inspired by people like Enrique Juan Vallejo and René Cardona.

Vallejo got his start as a cinematographer and director in 1914 (via IMDb) and would establish a successful career working with other notable cinematographers like Frank D. Williams and Henry Sharp. A pioneer in the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Cardona was a person of many interests, with acting, directing, and producing credits. Per IMDb, he is most known for his roles in "Allá en el Rancho Grande" and "El Baúl Macabro."