Biography
Who is Eugenio Derbez?
Early life and background
Eugenio Derbez was born in Mexico City. His father, Eugenio González Salas, founded the first advertising company in Mexico, which was named Publicidad Salas. His mother, Silvia Derbez, was an actress in film and television.
He began his path in the entertainment industry at a young age. By the age of 12, he was working as an extra in various soap operas.
Career highlights and success
Eugenio started appearing on Mexican television in the 1980s through shows such as Cachún cachún ra ra! And En Familia con Chabelo. In 1988, he secured a recurring role in the comedy program Anabel. He later hosted the variety show Al Derecho y al Derbez in 1992.
His work as a director began in 1997 with the telenovela No Tengo Madre. He launched the popular comedy sketch show Derbez en Cuando in 1999. He also created the satirical series XHDRBZ in 2002 alongside Florinda Meza, which served as his debut as a producer.
Eugenio Derbez achieved big international success with the film Instructions Not Included, which earned over $100 million globally. He also appeared in the film CODA, earning a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. His filmography includes Jack and Jill, Girl in Progress, and Miracles from Heaven.
Production and recent work
He has produced several television programs, including the sitcom Vecinos and the comedy series Ellas son... La alegría del hogar. He is also a producer of the series Acapulco through 3Pas Studios.
In 2014, he partnered with Ben Odell to establish 3Pas Studios in Los Angeles. This production company helped facilitate his first look deal with Univision in 2021. Recently, he starred in the movie The Valet as the character Antonio Flores.
Family and personal life
Eugenio lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Alessandra Rosaldo. She is a model, an actress, and a former singer for the group Sentidos Opuestos. He is the father of four children: Aislinn Derbez, Vadhir Derbez, José Eduardo Derbez, and Aitana Derbez.
His children have various connections to the industry, including Aislinn, who is a Mexican comedic actress. He previously had children with Gabriela Michel, Silvana Prince, and Victoria Ruffo.
Birthday and age
Eugenio Derbez was born on September 2, 1962, which makes Eugenio 64 years old today. That birthday falls under the Virgo sign. Eugenio shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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