Eugenio Derbez
Actor, screenwriter, producer
Eugenio Derbez (born September 2, 1961) is a Mexican actor, comedian, and filmmaker. In 2014, he was recognized by Variety as the most influential Hispanic male in the entertainment industry. Derbez is one of the most influential creative forces in Latin America, and is one of the most recognized actors among the Spanish-speaking population in the U.S. His feature film Instructions Not Included, which he directed, co-wrote and starred in became the most successful Spanish-language film in the U.S. and worldwide, and broke numerous box office records, earning more than $100 million worldwide. With Gus Rodríguez, Eugenio is the star, writer, director, producer, and creator of some of the most popular Spanish language TV shows of all time including Al Derecho y Al Derbez, Derbez en cuando, XHDRBZ, Vecinos, and La familia P. Luche. Derbez was born in Milpa Alta, Mexico, the son of actress Silvia Derbez and publicist Eugenio González Salas. He made his television debut at 12, acting as an extra in a telenovela. Derbez kept acting during his school years and took his first formal acting class at age 19, when he began acting in theater. Eugenio currently resides in Los Angeles with his family. Derbez is married to Alessandra Rosaldo, actress, model, and former Sentidos Opuestos singer. He is father to Mexican comedic actress Aislinn Derbez, Mexican actor and singer Vadhir Derbez, Mexican actor Jose Eduardo Derbez and Aitana Derbez. He is a vegetarian.
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