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Eugenio Derbez

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  • Producer
  • Writer
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Eugenio Derbez at an event for The Oscars (2018)
Much like the grade school students his character teaches in 'Radical' (2023), Eugenio Derbez dreamed big as a young boy, aspiring to become an astronaut, a fireman, and a race car driver when he grew up. Instead, he looked to his actor mother, who was able to play all these roles, and became an actor just like her. Derbez tells IMDb about the mentors who helped him understand this role of real-life teacher Sergio Juárez in 'Radical.' He also breaks down why 'CODA' (2021) and 'Instructions Not Included' (2013) changed his life.
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Actor, writer, director and producer, Eugenio Derbez has a degree in Film Directing from the Mexican Institute of Cinematography and Theater, as well as a degree in Acting from Televisa's Acting School. He has also studied and is trained in the arts of Dance, Music and Singing, and still today he continues prepping himself in L.A. and in New York City. His latest feature film "Instructions Not Included" became the most successful Spanish-language film ever in the US and worldwide, and broke numerous box office records everywhere, earning over $100M. Variety recently recognized him as the "#1 most influential Hispanic male in the world".

Eugenio is the star, writer, director and producer of some of the most popular TV shows including "Al Derecho y al Derbez", "XHDRBZ" and "La Familia P.Luche" which ran from 1994-2012 and is one of Univision's longest running and most successful sitcoms ever. Reruns continue to air every week in Mexico and all over Latin America, and in the US on Univision.

Eugenio also broke through to English-speaking audiences as a star on the CBS sitcom "¡ROB!" and on Broadway in the play "Latinologues" that ran at the Helen Hayes Theater.

As a film actor, Eugenio 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, the indie smash hit "Under the Same Moon" ("La Misma Luna"), Adam Sandler's "Jack and Jill", and "Girl in Progress" with Eva Mendes. Eugenio just wrapped shooting "Geostorm", directed by writer and producer Dean Devlin ("Independence Day"), and voices the role of "Rico" in the upcoming animated feature "Underdogs"

Eugenio resides in Los Angeles, where he just opened his TV and film production company 3Pas Studios, which has a features first look deal with Lionsgate and Pantelion Films, and a first look TV deal with NBC Universal. REPLACE WITH: Actor, writer, director, producer, and philanthropist Eugenio Derbez is one of the most influential creative forces in Latin America, and is the most recognized and actor among the Spanish-speaking population in the U.S.

Having launched his career with a string of the highest rated comedy shows on Televisa and Univision, Derbez segued into movies where he has become the most successful Latino leading man in the U.S., starring in the two highest grossing Latino live-action films of all time, "Instructions Not Included" and "How to be a Latin Lover." Variety recently named him the #1 most influential Hispanic male in the world, and Expansión named him the #1 social media influencer in Mexico due to his more than 28 million followers across all social media.

On April 2018, Derbez will hit the big screen in the MGM/Pantelion feature "Overboard," a gender swapping re-imagining of the classic 1980's romantic comedy, starring alongside Anna Faris, Eva Longoria and Mel Rodriguez. The film is written by Rob Greenberg and Bob Fisher, and was directed by Rob Greenber. Bob Fisher produces alongside Derbez and producing partner Ben Odell under their 3Pas Studios banner.

Derbez also stars in Disney's upcoming "The Nutcracker and the Four Realms" also starring Helen Mirren, Keira Knightly and Morgan Freeman, directed by Lasse Hallström, which premieres in December 2018. He will also be seen in Spanish-language films "El Complot Mongol" directed by Sebastian del Amo and "Rock n' Cola" directed by Jorge Ulloa.

Derbez starred in the Lionsgate/Pantelion feature "How to Be a Latin Lover" alongside Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe, Kristen Bell, Raquel Welch, Rob Riggle, Linda Lavin and Rob Huebel. The film was written by Chris Spain and Jon Zack and directed by Ken Marino with Derbez producing along with his producing partner Benjamin Odell. The film opened in the US to 12M debut, breaking Lionsgate's Pantelion Films's box office record for highest opening weekend, and debuted in #1 in Mexico, holding this position for several weeks and defeating big budget summer blockbusters Guardians of the Galaxy, Alien Covenant and King Arthur. It made over 60M USD worldwide.

Derbez made his U.S. crossover with "Instructions Not Included" which he directed, co-wrote and starred in. It became the most successful Spanish-language film ever in the U.S. and worldwide, and broke numerous box office records, earning over $100M.

Derbez also starred in Sony's, "Miracles From Heaven," opposite Jennifer Gardner (directed by Patricia Riggen), and "Geostorm," directed by Dean Devlin and starring Gerard Butler.

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; the indie smash hit, "Under the Same Moon" ("La Misma Luna"); Adam Sandler's "Jack and Jill"; and "Girl In Progress," with Eva Mendes. Derbez also starred in the CBS sitcom "Rob!" and on Broadway in "Latinologues" at the Helen Hayes Theater.

Prior to his transition to U.S, Derbez was the single most influential comedy TV actor and producer. He was the star, writer, director and producer of some of the most popular Spanish language TV shows of all time including "Al Derecho y Al Derbez", "XHDRBZ", and "La Familia P. Luche."

Derbez has consolidated his place in Hollywood history. On March 9, 2016, Derbez was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the 88th Latino performer to receive the honor.

Derbez resides in Los Angeles. His TV and film production company 3Pas Studios has a first look features deal with Lionsgate / Pantelion Films.
BornSeptember 2, 1962
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    • Awards
      • 27 wins & 25 nominations total

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    Known for

    Instructions Not Included (2013)
    Instructions Not Included
    7.5
    • Valentín
    • 2013
    Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant, and Emilia Jones in CODA (2021)
    CODA
    8.0
    • Bernardo Villalobos
    • 2021
    Benicio Del Toro, Danny Trejo, Eugenio Derbez, Nicholas Coombe, Isabela Merced, Madeleine Madden, and Jeff Wahlberg in Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019)
    Dora and the Lost City of Gold
    6.1
    • Alejandro
    • 2019
    Eugenio Derbez and Anna Faris in Overboard (2018)
    Overboard
    6.0
    • Leonardo Montenegro
    • 2018

    Credits

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    Actor



    • Al derecho y al Derbez
      • Various
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 1993
    • The Three Tenors
      • Pre-production
    • El Juicio
      • Miguel
      • In Production
      • TV Series
    • El Juicio
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Speedy Gonzales
      • Speedy Gonzales (voice)
      • In Development
    • Lotería
      • Pre-production
    • Circus Gomez
      • Filiberto the Ring Leader
      • In Production
      • TV Series



    • Eugenio Derbez in Y llegaron de noche (2024)
      Y llegaron de noche
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Carlos Villarías
      • 2024
    • Acapulco (2021)
      Acapulco
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Máximo Gallardo
      • 2021–2024
    • Eugenio Derbez in Radical (2023)
      Radical
      7.8
      • Sergio
      • 2023
    • Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022)
      Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
      7.1
      • Jaime Mendoza
      • 2022
    • The Casagrandes (2019)
      The Casagrandes
      5.8
      TV Series
      • Arturo
      • Dr. Arturo Santiago (voice)
      • 2019–2022
    • Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving in The Valet (2022)
      The Valet
      6.7
      • Antonio Flores
      • 2022
    • Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur, Daniel Durant, and Emilia Jones in CODA (2021)
      CODA
      8.0
      • Bernardo Villalobos
      • 2021
    • Eugenio Derbez in The Broken Candle (2020)
      The Broken Candle
      4.6
      Short
      • Shomer
      • 2020
    • En la luna con Jesus Guzman (2020)
      En la luna con Jesus Guzman
      TV Series
      • 2020
    • Lex&Plu: Space Taxi Drivers (2019)
      Lex&Plu: Space Taxi Drivers
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Greg (voice)
      • 2019
    • Elena of Avalor (2016)
      Elena of Avalor
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Guillermo (voice)
      • 2019
    • Benicio Del Toro, Danny Trejo, Eugenio Derbez, Nicholas Coombe, Isabela Merced, Madeleine Madden, and Jeff Wahlberg in Dora and the Lost City of Gold (2019)
      Dora and the Lost City of Gold
      6.1
      • Alejandro
      • 2019
    • Bill Hader, Jason Sudeikis, Alma Varsano, Genesis Tennon, Danny McBride, Sterling K. Brown, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, Awkwafina, and Brooklynn Prince in The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)
      The Angry Birds Movie 2
      6.4
      • Glenn (voice)
      • 2019
    • Take Your Hatchlings to Work Day
      4.4
      Short
      • Glenn (voice)
      • 2019
    • The Loud House (2015)
      The Loud House
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Dr. Santiago (voice)
      • 2019

    Producer



    • Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass
      • executive producer
      • Completed
      • TV Series
    • El Juicio
      • producer
      • Pre-production
      • TV Series
    • Speedy Gonzales
      • executive producer, producer
      • In Development
    • Lotería
      • producer
      • Pre-production



    • Vadhir Derbez and José Eduardo Derbez in Par de Ideotas (2025)
      Par de Ideotas
      5.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2025
    • Vecinos (2005)
      Vecinos
      7.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2005–2025
    • LOL: Last One Laughing (2018)
      LOL: Last One Laughing
      3.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022–2024
    • Eugenio Derbez in Y llegaron de noche (2024)
      Y llegaron de noche
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Kate del Castillo, Consuelo Duval, and Mónica Huarte in Es por su bien (2024)
      Es por su bien
      5.3
      • executive producer
      • 2024
    • Acapulco (2021)
      Acapulco
      7.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2021–2024
    • Eugenio Derbez, Mauricio Ochmann, Alessandra Rosaldo, Vadhir Derbez, Aislinn Derbez, and José Eduardo Derbez in De Viaje Con Los Derbez (2019)
      De Viaje Con Los Derbez
      6.3
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2021–2023
    • P#t@s Redes Sociales (2023)
      P#t@s Redes Sociales
      7.1
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2023
    • La Noche Del Diablito (2022)
      La Noche Del Diablito
      5.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022–2023
    • Eugenio Derbez in Radical (2023)
      Radical
      7.8
      • producer (p.g.a.)
      • 2023
    • Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • 13:14. The Challenge of Helping (2022)
      13:14. The Challenge of Helping
      4.0
      • executive producer
      • 2022
    • Cuando sea joven (2022)
      Cuando sea joven
      7.1
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe (2022)
      Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
      7.1
      • producer
      • 2022
    • Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving in The Valet (2022)
      The Valet
      6.7
      • producer (p.g.a.)
      • 2022

    Writer



    • Circus Gomez
      • created by (creator)
      • In Production
      • TV Series



    • Vecinos (2005)
      Vecinos
      7.2
      TV Series
      • creator
      • writer
      • 2005–2025
    • V Premios Platino del Cine Iberoamericano (2018)
      V Premios Platino del Cine Iberoamericano
      TV Special
      • script
      • 2018
    • Sen Benim Herseyimsin (2016)
      Sen Benim Herseyimsin
      6.2
      • original screenplay
      • 2016
    • Omar Sy and Gloria Colston in Two Is a Family (2016)
      Two Is a Family
      7.3
      • based upon the feature film "Instructions Not Included" directed by
      • based upon the feature film written by
      • 2016
    • Instructions Not Included (2013)
      Instructions Not Included
      7.5
      • written by
      • 2013
    • Eugenio Derbez, Consuelo Duval, Luis Manuel Ávila, Regina Blandón, Bárbara Torres, and Miguel Perez in La familia P. Luche (2002)
      La familia P. Luche
      7.7
      TV Series
      • creator
      • 2002–2012
    • Galilea Montijo and Héctor Sandarti in Hospital el paisa (2004)
      Hospital el paisa
      6.4
      TV Series
      • writer
      • screenplay
      • 2004
    • No tengo madre (1997)
      No tengo madre
      6.8
      TV Series
      • original idea
      • 1997

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    • Alternative names
      • Eugenio Gonzalez Derbez
    • Height
      • 5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
    • Born
      • September 2, 1962
      • Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
    • Spouses
        Alessandra RosaldoJuly 7, 2012 - present (1 child)
    • Children
        Aislinn Derbez
    • Parents
        Eugenio Gonzalez
    • Relatives
      • Silvia Eugenia Derbez(Niece or Nephew)
    • Other works
      Performs in "Latinologues" play by Rick Najera (Helen Hayes Theatre, New York City, New York, USA).
    • Publicity listings
      • 1 Interview
      • 1 Article
      • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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    • Trivia
      Does the voice of Donkey in Shrek (2001) and Shrek 2 (2004) in Latin American Spanish. Also does the voice of Mushu in Mulan (1998) in Latin American Spanish.
    • Quotes
      When I walk down the street, even here in the U.S., they are always saying my catchphrases of my characters, and they shout at me with my catchphrases.
    • Trademark
        Frequently plays plucky, optimistic characters

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