Eugenio González Derbez, better known by his stage name Eugenio Derbez, is a comedian, actor, and director from Mexico. Eugenio Derbez’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million as of the year 2022.
It was his performance as Lucky in the family-friendly and spectacular film “Dr. Dolittle” (1998) and as Donkey in the family-friendly and comedic film “Shrek the Third” that brought him widespread recognition (2013). Among the many honours that have been bestowed upon him are the TVyNovelas Awards: Person of the Year Award (2013) and the Premio Juventud for Best Actor – Movies (2014).
His performances in telenovelas and movies have made him one of the most well-known actors in Mexico. His first picture in Hollywood was 2013’s Instructions Not Included, which went on to become the highest-grossing film ever produced in Spanish and was distributed in the United States. He made his debut in Hollywood.
Eugenio Derbez Wiki
As of the year 2022, Eugenio Derbez will have reached the age of 61 years, having been born on September 2nd, 1961. His family had been in the area of Salva Tierra, Guanajuato, Mexico for generations prior to his birth there. He was born under the sign of the Virgo the Virgin and is a devout Christian.
Early in his education, he graduated from the high school in his hometown in North America. After that, he enrolled at a community college in North America and continued his education there till he graduated.
Wife & Family
Eugenio Derbez’s Parents are Eugenio González Salas and Silvia Derbez. His father’s name is Eugenio González Salas, and he works as a publicist. His mother’s name is Silvia Derbez, and she works as an actress, comedian, and director. In addition, he has a single brother. His sister’s name is Silvia Eugenia Derbez.
Eugenio Derbez’s marital status is married. Alessandra Rosaldo is the name of the woman he married. They are parents to four children; Aitana Derbez and Aislinn Derbez are the names of his two daughters.
Eugenio Derbez’s son’s name are Vadhir Derbez and José Eduardo Derbez.
Career
In the early 1980s, the Mexican television series Cachun Cachun Ra Ra featured Eugenio Derbez in a role that was considered to be somewhat unremarkable. Additionally, he appeared in the children’s television series En Familia con Chabelo as a guest star.
After appearing in a number of parts during the course of the comedy show Anabel in 1988, Derbez was offered his first job on television. Throughout the 1990s, Derbez maintained his career as a film director, and in 1992, he began presenting a variety of television series.
In 1997, Eugenio began directing a soap opera that was subsequently given the name No Tengo Madre. Three years later, in 1999, he began directing a comedy programme that was given the name Derbez en Cuando. Derbez had a cameo appearance in the film Carita de Angel in the year 2000, and he also appeared in the film Complices al Rescate, which was released in the same year. In the year 2003, Derbez was the producer of a television series that was given the name XHDRBZ. Later, in 2009, he was the producer of Hospital el Paisa, Vecinos, and Ella’s son.
Derbez is one of the few Mexican actors who have achieved worldwide fame, both by winning awards in international competitions and by appearing in Hollywood films that are widely distributed in the United States.
Derbez has been in a number of critically and commercially successful films, one of which being Sangre de mi Sangre, which was awarded the Grand Jury Prize at Sundance in 2007.
In the film Jack and Jill, which was directed by Adam Sandler and released in 2011, Derbez played the role of Felipe. That same year, he also featured in Girl in Progress, which was directed by Patricia Riggen and co-starred Eva Mendes. Additionally, Eugenio had a role in the sitcom Rob! which aired on CBS.
In 2013, Derbez appeared in and directed Instructions Not Included, which went on to become the Spanish-language film with the highest number of ticket sales in the United States of America and elsewhere in the globe.
In 2016, Derbez finished filming the Lionsgate/Pantelion feature film How to Be a Latin Lover, in which he acted opposite Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, and Rob Huebel. Rob Huebel also co-featured in the film. The screenplay for the film was written by Chris Spain, and it was directed by Ken Marino and Jon Zack.
Awards & Achievements
Eugenio is a dedicated actor who has been recognised for his efforts with several honours. In 2014, Derbez received Premio ACE for Best First Work.
Derbez was recognised with a nomination for the Premio ACE award for Best Supporting Actor in the year 2012. Additionally, he was considered for the Teen Choice Award in the category of Choice Movie Actor.
Derbez was awarded the Platino Award for Best Actor in the year 2014. In addition to that, he took home the award for “Best Motion Picture” from the Star on the Walk of Fame ceremony.
Eugenio Derbez: Net Worth
Eugenio Derbez’s net worth is estimated to be $30 million as of the year 2022.
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