Eugenio Derbez

Eugenio González Derbez[1] (Spanish: [ewˈxenjo ðeɾˈβes]; born September 2, 1961[2]) is a Mexican actor and comedian. He has appeared in many films and television series, including The Book of Life, The Angry Birds Movie 2, and CODA.

Eugenio Derbez
Derbez in 2019
Born
Eugenio González Derbez

(1961-09-02) September 2, 1961
Occupation(s)Actor,film director
Years active1974–present
Spouses
Gabriela Michel
(m. 1986; div. 1987)
    (m. 1992; div. 1997)
      (m. 2012)
      Children4, including Aislinn, Vadhir, and José Eduardo Derbez
      Parent
      Websiteeugenioderbez.com

      In the 2010s, he appeared in many American films and television series, such as Jack and Jill, Girl in Progress, Rob!, and Miracles from Heaven. Derbez provided the Spanish dubs for many characters in the Spanish versions of American films, including Dr. Dolittle, Mulan, 102 Dalmatians, and the Shrek franchise.

      Derbez resides in Los Angeles, is married to Alessandra Rosaldo, and has 4 children.

      Early life

      Derbez was born and raised in Mexico City and expressed interest in acting at an early age, landing his first roles as extras in soap operas at age 12. He made his directing debut in 1997 with a Mexican soap opera named No Tengo Madre.

      Career

      1980s

      During the early 1980s, Derbez was a regular in Cachún cachún ra ra!, a Mexican television show. He also participated in En Familia con Chabelo, a children's television show.

      In 1988, he got his first recurring television position when he played a number of roles in a comedy show called Anabel.

      1990s

      Derbez kept making movies during the 1990s. In 1992 he began hosting the variety show Al Derecho y al Derbez.

      In 1997, Derbez made his directing debut in a soap opera named No Tengo Madre. In 1999 Derbez started a comedy show, Derbez en Cuando. Derbez appeared in Carita de ángel in 2000. He also starred that year in Cómplices al Rescate} ('Accomplices to the Rescue'). In 2003 he produced a television series named XHDRBZ. He later produced Hospital el Paisa ('Countrymen Hospital'), Vecinos ('Neighbors'), and in 2009 Ellas son... la alegría del hogar. He was the leading man in La familia P. Luche.

      Derbez is one of the few Mexican actors to have achieved international acclaim, earning international award recognition as well as starring in commercial American films.

      Derbez has appeared in a number of successful and critically acclaimed films including Sangre de mi Sangre, which won the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2007 and his first non-comedy film, the indie smash hit La misma luna (released as Under the Same Moon in English) directed by Patricia Riggen, with Adrián Alonso and Kate del Castillo.

      2000s

      In 2002, Derbez and Florinda Meza co-created a sitcom named XHDRBZ, which marked his debut as a producer. Also in 2002, Derbez co-created, co-directed, and starred in the family sitcom La familia P. Luche, which gained Derbez further recognition amongst the Mexican and Latin community.

      2010s

      In 2011, Derbez starred in Adam Sandler's Jack and Jill as Felipe starring with Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes and Al Pacino; he also starred in Girl In Progress, with Eva Mendes, also directed by Patricia Riggen. Eugenio also starred in the CBS sitcom Rob! and on Broadway in Latinologues at the Helen Hayes Theater.

      Derbez starred in Sony's Miracles from Heaven, with Jennifer Garner (directed by Patricia Riggen), and he voiced the role of Rico in the animated feature Underdogs, directed by Juan J. Campanella.

      In 2013, Derbez starred in and directed Instructions Not Included[3] the most successful Spanish-language film in the U.S. and worldwide, which broke numerous box office records, earning over $100 million. The Spanish-language comedy-drama became a surprise $44 million hit in the U.S., and the third highest-grossing film ($46 million) of the year in Mexico (only Despicable Me and Iron Man sequels did better).[4]

      In 2016, Derbez wrapped production on the Lionsgate/Pantelion feature How to Be a Latin Lover in which he starred with Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch, Rob Riggle, Linda Lavin and Rob Huebel. It was written by Chris Spain and Jon Zack and directed by Ken Marino. The film, produced by Derbez and his producing partner Ben Odell, was released in the U.S. on April 28, 2017, and May 5, 2017, in Mexico.

      2020s

      Derbez is a partner of 3pas Studios with producer Ben Odell.[5][6]

      In 2021, via 3Pas Studios, he inked a first look deal with Univision,[7] and he and Odell were executive producers on behalf of 3Pas Studios of the 2021 television series Acapulco, which stars Derbez.[6] He appeared in the Academy Award-winning Apple TV+ film CODA, which won him, along with the rest of the cast, the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. In 2022 he started as the main character in the movie The Valet as Antonio Flores and will be participating in the movie based in the International best selling book Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of The Universe.

      Public image

      Eugenio Derbez is one of Mexico's more successful comedic actors and directors. He was recognized by Variety in 2014 as the #1 most influential Latin American male in the world. On March 10, 2016, Derbez unveiled his star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. The ceremony was attended by thousands of fans.[8]

      In 2014, following the success of Instructions Not Included, Derbez partnered with former Pantelion President of Production Benjamin Odell to create 3Pas Studios, his film production company in Los Angeles.

      Personal life

      Derbez was born in Mexico City, the son of actress Silvia Derbez and publicist Eugenio González Salas. Eugenio resides in Los Angeles with his family. Derbez is married to Alessandra Rosaldo, actress, model, and former Sentidos Opuestos singer.[9] He is father to Mexican comedic actress Aislinn Derbez (her mother is Gabriela Michel), Mexican actor and singer Vadhir Derbez (his mother is Silvana Prince), Mexican actor José Eduardo Derbez (his mother is actress Victoria Ruffo) and Aitana Derbez (her mother is Alessandra Rosaldo). He has a bulldog named Fiona.[10]

      Filmography

      Key
      Denotes works that have not yet been released

      Films

      YearTitleRoleNotes
      1983Por un vestido de noviaFilm debut
      1990Más vale amada que quemada
      Transplante a la mexicanaEugenio
      Fotógrafo de modelos
      1991Hembra o macho
      1993Soy hombre y que
      1998Dr. DolittleLuckySpanish Latin American version, voice
      MulanMushuSpanish Latin American version, voice
      2000102 DalmatiansWaddlesworthSpanish Latin American version, voice
      2001ShrekDonkeySpanish Latin American version, voice
      Dr. Dolittle 2LuckySpanish Latin American version, voice
      2003ZurdoForastero
      2004Shrek 2DonkeySpanish Latin American version, voice
      Mulan IIMushuSpanish Latin American version, voice
      2005ImaginumYxxxxxVoice only
      2006National Lampoon's TV: The MovieDerbez, Eugenio
      National Lampoon's Pledge This!José
      2007Padre nuestroAnibal
      Shrek the ThirdDonkeySpanish Latin American version, voice
      La misma lunaEnriqueMarketed as Under the Same Moon in English
      2008Plaza Sésamo: Los monstruos feos más bellosEugenio
      Hellboy II: The Golden ArmyJohann KraussSpanish Latin American version, voice
      Beverly Hills ChihuahuaStore Owner
      2010No eres tú, soy yoJavier
      Shrek Forever AfterDonkeySpanish Latin American version, voice
      Te presento a LauraCharlie
      2011Jack and JillFelipe / Felipe's GrandmaGolden Raspberry Award for Worst Screen Combo (shared with the entire cast)
      2012Girl in ProgressMission Impossible
      2013UnderdogsRicoU.S. version, voice
      Instructions Not IncludedValentín BravoAlso producer, writer, director and editor
      2014The Book of LifeChatoVoice only
      2015El tamaño si importaEl Greñas
      A la malaHimself
      Aztec WarriorGallo
      2016Miracles from HeavenDr. Nurko
      The Secret Life of PetsSnowballSpanish Latin American version, voice
      2017Sandy WexlerRamiro Alejandro
      How to Be a Latin LoverMaximo
      GeostormHernandez
      2018OverboardLeonardo Montenegro
      The GrinchThe GrinchSpanish Latin American version, voice
      The Mongolian Conspiracy Rosendo del Valle
      The Nutcracker and the Four RealmsHawthorne
      2019The Secret Life of Pets 2SnowballSpanish Latin American version, voice
      Dora and the Lost City of GoldAlejandro GutierrezAlso executive producer
      The Angry Birds Movie 2GlennVoice
      Dedicada a mi ExSellerCameo
      2021CODABernardo VillalobosScreen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
      2022The ValetAntonioAlso producer
      Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe [11] Jaime MendozaAlso producer
      2023RadicalSergioAlso producer

      Television

      YearTitleRoleNotes
      1981Cachún cachún ra ra!EugenioTelevision debut
      1987Tal como somosRoberto
      1988AnabelVarious roles
      1987–92Papá solteroF. Abasolo / Amigo de Pocholo
      • "El cumpleaños de Pocholo" (season 1, episode 10)
      • "Entre dos amores" (season 6, episode 37)
      1993–95Al derecho y al DerbezVarious roles
      1995Lazos de AmorHimself
      1997Mujer, Casos de la Vida Real"¿Dónde está mi hija?" (season 13, episode 43)
      No tengo madreEligio Augusto Maldonado / Julio Remigio Vasconcelos
      1999Derbez en cuandoVarious roles
      SerafínEl Lonje Moco
      Cuento de NavidadNurse
      2000Carita de ángelMil Caras
      2002Cómplices Al RescateDog MantequillaVoice only
      2002–2012La familia P. LucheLudovico P. LucheLead role
      2002–2004XHDRbZVarious roles40 episodes
      2005–2006VecinosHimself / El Guía Melitón / Dr. Sierra
      • "Se acabó el agua" (season 1, episode 4)
      • "Viaje a Canadá: Parte 1" (season 1, episode 39)
      • "Viaje a Canadá: Parte 2" (season 1, episode 40)
      • "Los López en Canadá" (season 1, episode 42)
      2006La fea más bellaArmando Hoyos
      2009Ellas son, la alegría del hogarEdmundo Martínez
      Plaza SésamoMesero1 episode
      Hermanos y detectivesDarío
      • "El profesional
      " (season 1, episode 12)
      • "El final" (season 1, episode 13)
      2010–12La jugadaVarious characters
      2011El Gran Show de los PequesVarious roles
      2012RobHéctor8 episodes
      2014Anger ManagementEugene"Charlie and the Last Temptation of Eugenio" (Season 2, Episode 51)
      2016Nuestra Belleza Latina 2016HimselfCelebrity guest (4th gala)
      2018-22LOL: Last One LaughingHimselfMain role, judge, streaming television
      2019The Loud HouseDr. Arturo Santiago (voice)2 episodes
      Elena of AvalorGuillermo (voice)Episode: "Flower of Light"
      2019-22The CasagrandesDr. Arturo Santiago (voice)Recurring role
      2019-23De viaje con los DerbezHimselfMain role, documentary comedy, streaming television
      2021-presentAcapulcoMaximo Gallardo RamosMain cast

      References

      1. Gamero, Dulce (November 11, 2020). "¡Fuimos timados! Estos son los apellidos reales de los Derbez". Revista Fama (in Spanish). Mexico City. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
      2. González, Renata (September 3, 2020). "Los Derbez arrancan carcajadas con sus felicitaciones de cumpleaños para Eugenio". Quién (in Spanish). Retrieved February 24, 2021.
      3. Instructions Not Included (2013) at IMDb
      4. Blair, Iain (2016-03-10). "Eugenio Derbez Reflects on Career as He Prepares for Star on Walk of Fame". Variety. Retrieved 2016-12-27.
      5. Ben Odell at IMDb
      6. "Apple TV+ expands international slate with bilingual comedy series "Acapulco"". Apple TV+ Press (Australia). 2 December 2020. Retrieved 22 January 2022.
      7. Cordero, Rosy (2021-10-07). "Eugenio Derbez & 3Pas Studios Ink First-Look Deal At Univision Ahead Of Its Streaming Launch". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
      8. "Variety Latino's 2014 Power List Rankings (PICS)". Variety Latino. 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2017-04-27.
      9. "Eugenio Derbez and Alessandra Rosaldo cover HOLA! USA's May edition". HOLA USA (in Spanish). 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2019-09-10.
      10. "Aitana será la única hija de Eugenio Derbez y Alessandra". La Opinión (in Spanish). May 3, 2014. Archived from the original on August 8, 2014. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
      11. Galuppo, Mia (2021-10-11). "Eugenio Derbez, Eva Longoria to Star in YA Adaptation 'Aristotle and Dante'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-11-19.
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