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Eugenio Derbez

Eugenio Derbez is known as a Mexican actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is most famous for being named the most influential Hispanic male in the entertainment industry by Variety.

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Background and Age

Eugenio Alexandrino González Derbez was born on September 2, 1961 in Milpa Alta, Mexico. He is the child of an eminent marketing specialist and an outstanding Mexican actress, Since his early youth he created enthusiasm for acting getting his first roles at age 12 as extra in Mexican soap operas. Eugenio continued acting during his school years and at age 19 started studying acting at Mexican Network Televisa's Acting School. He likewise studied the career of movie producer and graduated as a movie director from the Mexican Institute of Cinematography and Theater.

Career and Net Worth

In 2007, Eugenio featured his first non-satire film Under the Same Moon which got positive feedback from many. Eugenio has likewise appeared in various effective and widely praised movies including "Sangre de mi Sangre", which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2007, and "Girl in Progress" with Eva Mendes. Regardless of his colossal prominence with Spanish-talking crowds all through North America, Derbez never formally got through to English speaking watchers until 2011 when he featured in Adam Sandler's "Jack and Jill" and later on the CBS sitcom "¡ROB!" with the actor Rob Schneider. He additionally performed on Broadway in the play "Latinologues" that kept running at the Helen Hayes Theater. In 2013 Eugenio co-wrote, featured and directed the movie "Instructions Not Included". Upon its release, the film turned into the unequaled highest netting Spanish-language film in the United States and around the world, procuring over $100M, being one of the best five best outside movies in U.S. history. The film achievement made spectators perceive Eugenio as one of the greatest names in Spanish-language comedies.

In August 2019, Eugenio will play Alejandro Gutierrez in Dora and the Lost City of Gold. The children's show, Dora the Explorer has taught a monster number of preschoolers worldwide since her presentation in 2000. Her show has been changed over into 30 other tongues, following quite a while of teaching children, the show is at last getting the film treatment.

Marriage, Wife and Kids

Eugenio lives in Los Angeles with his better half singer and actress Alessandra Rosaldo and their little girl. They have had a long and happy time together as a family. Eugenio is doing all that he can to create a world where his daughter faces no discrimination.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 2 Sep, 1961
Age: 59 yrs
Citizenship: Mexico
Birth Place: Mexico City
residence: Los Angeles
Gender: Male
Description: Mexican comedian
Spouse: Alessandra Rosaldo [M. 2012]
Victoria Ruffo[1992-1997]
Net Worth 2021: 30 million
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Last Modified: Oct 15 2020
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