Eugenio Derez
Eugenio Derez (Image Source: Eugenio's Instagram)

We all love to watch a movie with good humor, either with family or friends. These movies always give a moral lesson but with laughter and fun. Whenever we watch the actors in movies making jokes and delivering punchlines, we think it must be easy to do so. But turns out the most difficult skill in the acting profession is comedy. Few extraordinary actors pose such skill and one of them is Eugenio Derbez.

Eugenio González Derbez known as Eugenio Derbez is a Mexican actor, comedian, Director, Screenwriter, and Author well known for his work in movies and TV shows such as The Book of Life, The secret life of pets, and the angry bird’s movie 2, and more.

Who Are Eugenio Derbez Parents?

On September 2, 1961, Eugenio Derbez was born as a Virgo to Eugenio González Salas and Silvia Derbez in Milpa Alta, Mexico. Eugenio’s father worked as a publicist whereas his mother was a Mexican actress known for her role in movies such as Lazos de Amor, El Rey de Mexico, and Crus de Amor. Eugenio is also related to Silvia Eugenia Derbez as an uncle.

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Where Did Eugenio Derbez Get His Education From?

Eugenio Derbez was influenced by his mother’s occupation and was interested in acting from a very young age. Eugenio went to the Mexican Institute of Cinematography and Theatre to learn about acting and from there he graduated with a degree in Film Directing. Eugenio then went to Televisa Acting school and got a degree in acting, from there he also took classes for dance, singing, and music lessons.

What Are The Career Peaks Of Eugenio Derbez?

Eugenio debuted his acting career with Mexican TV series called Cachún cachún ra ra! In the 1980s and 1990s. Eugenio got his first recurring role in the comedy show called Anabel in 1988. Eugenio has starred in numerous critically acclaimed movies including Sangre de mi Sangre, which got the Grand Jury Prize award at Sundance in 2007. Along with in Mexican movie and tv show industry, Eugenio has also made quite an impression on Hollywood.

In 2011, Eugenio appeared in the American comedy movie called Jack and Jill as Felipe along with Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, and Al Pacino. The movie Jack and Jill was a box office hit, earning $149 million worldwide against the $79 million budget. Eugenio has starred in movies such as Girl in Progress, and appeared in the sitcom called Rob!

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Eugenio has worked with phenomenal actress Jennifer Garner on the American drama movie called Miracles from Heaven which was released in 2016. Eugenio voiced the animated movie underdog character called Rico. Eugenio’s directed movie Instruction Not Included went on to become of one the most successful Spanish language movie worldwide.

Eugenio Derbez with the cast of CODA 

Eugenio has worked with celebrities such as Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch, Rob Riggle, Linda Lavin, and Rob Huebel on the comedy movie called How to Be a Latin Lover in 2016.

In 2021, Eugenio became a partner with 3pas Studio along with Ben Odell. Eugenio starred in the Academy Award-winning comedy-drama new movie called CODA which lead him to win Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a motion picture.

Who Is Eugenio Derbez Married To?

Eugenio Derbez is married to Alessandra Rosaldo in a lavish wedding ceremony in July 2012. His wife Alessandra is a renowned former Sentidos Opuestos Singer, model, and actress. Eugenio and Alessandra were rumored of dating first in the late summer of 2006. The couple dated for almost 6 years before tying the knot. Alessandra has been a great support for Eugenio, she has been through all the ups and downs together with him.

Eugenio Derbez with kids and wife 

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Eugenio has been married twice till now, He has also dated a lot. Eugenio dated Gabriela Michel, who was a Mexican actress. But the relationship did not last long. Eugenio dated Actress Dalilah Polanco in 2003, they were together for almost 3 years but due to unknown reasons, they broke up in 2006.

Eugenio dated Victoria Ruffo in the early 90s and was married to her in 1992. After being married for 4 years, they separated in 1996 and got divorced in 1997. Eugenio was in a relationship with Silvana Prince, an actress in the late 80s and early 90s.

How Many Children Does Eugenio Derbez Have?

Eugenio Derbez is a father of Four kids, as a result of his relationship with many women in his life. Eugenio’s eldest son Vadhir Derbez with Silvana Prince was born on February 18, 1991. Vadhir followed in his father’s steps and become an actor and singer.

Eugenio Derbez with eldest son Vadhir 

Eugenio has another son named José Eduardo Derbez with Victoria Ruffo born on April 14, 1992, who is also an actor. Eugenio has a daughter named Aislinn Derbez with Gabriela Michel born on march 18, 1986, she is also a successful Mexican actress. Eugenio has another baby girl along with his current wife Alessandra Rosaldo named Aitana Derbez born on August 2014. The youngest daughter has also entered show business along with her father Eugenio.

What Is Eugenio Derbez’s Net Worth?

As of the 2022 wiki, Eugenio Derbez has an estimated net worth of $35 million his major source of income is acting in movies and tv shows, directing, author and filmmaker. Eugenio has a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and is the most influential and best Mexican alive. His movie Instructions Not Included was a huge box office success, it collected $100.5 million worldwide against a budget of $5 million.

Eugenio has also endorsed brands such as Walmart, DishLATINO, and XFINITY by appearing in tv commercials. Eugenio is managed and represented by United Talent Agency. Eugenio has a huge social media fan following where he releases short comedy videos to make his fans laugh and promotes his movies and tv shows. Eugenio has 18.6 million followers on Instagram, 11.5 million followers on Twitter, 25 million on Facebook, has 3.55 million subscribers on YouTube.

How Tall Is Eugenio Derbez?

Eugenio Derbez has a height of 5 feet 10 inches and weighs 74 kg with a slim physique and body type. Eugenio is a handsome man with light brown eye color and dark brown hair.

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