Eugenio Derbez
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Eugenio González Derbez (born September 2, 1962) is a Mexican actor of film and comedy television. He created the television series of XHDRBZ
, Vecinos
, and La familia P. Luche. Derbez is also a Formula Three
Auto racing
driver.
, Distrito Federal, Mexico
, the son of actress Silvia Derbez
and publicist Eugenio González Salas. Derbez developed an early childhood interest in acting. He made his television
debut at twelve, acting as an extra
in a telenovela
. Derbez kept acting during his school years and took his first formal acting class at age 19. Derbez began his acting career in the theater. During the early 1980s, Derbez was a regular in Cachun, Cachun, Ra, Ra!, a Mexican television show. He also participated in En Familia con Chabelo, a children's television show.
In 1988 Derbez got his first recurring television position when he played a number of roles in a comedy show called "Anabel". In 1987, he briefly worked in a television series named Tal Como Somos ("Just The Way we Are"). In 1990, he played Eugenio in the comedy film Transplante a la Mexicana ("Mexican Style Transplant"). That same year he participated in Fotógrafo de Modelos ("Models Photographer"). 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 ("I Don't Have a Mother"). In 1999 Derbez started a new show, "Derbez en Cuando". Derbez appeared in Carita de Angel
in 2000. He also starred that year in Cómplices al Rescate
("Accomplices to the Rescue"), a teenage-themed telenovela. Derbez produced, in 2003, a television series named XHDRBZ
. He later produced Hospital el Paisa ("Countrymen Hospital") and Vecinos
("Neighbors"). He also had acting roles in XHDrbz and Vecinos.
He was the leading man in La familia P. Luche, about a family whose possessions are made entirely of plush
. He plays Ludovico P. Luche. The show is a spin-off of a segment of his variety show, XHDRBZ. In 2004 he appeared on Adal Ramones
show, Otro Rollo
, and in 2005, Derbez was the host of Univision
's Premio Lo Nuestro ceremony. In 2006 Derbez directed a play titled La bella y la muy bestia by Mariano Moro at Repertorio Espanol in New York.
Derbez starred in La Misma Luna
, also known as Under the Same Moon, alongside Adrian Alonso and Kate del Castillo
.
In 2010 Derbez directed and hosted Latin Grammy along with Lucero. Derbez has remained active in theater plays as well, appearing in the Broadway
play Latinologues
.
In 2011 Derbez had a part in "Jack an Jill" which stared Adam Sandler.
He has bought a number of Formula 1 racing cars, which he has used to compete at various races.
XHDRBZ
XHDЯbZ . The show was a Mexican sitcom produced by Televisa and broadcast by the Canal de las Estrellas network. XHDRBZ emulates a television channel that broadcasts sketches...
, Vecinos
Vecinos
Vecinos is a Mexican TV series adapted in 2005 by actor Eugenio Derbez from Spanish TV series Aquí no hay quien viva. The series portrays the life of everyday people in Mexican barrios, where anything can be found — the jealous housewife, the spinster, the strange family, etc...
, and La familia P. Luche. Derbez is also a Formula Three
Formula Three
Formula Three, also called Formula 3 or F3, is a class of open-wheel formula racing. The various championships held in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia form an important step for many prospective Formula One drivers...
Auto racing
Auto racing
Auto racing is a motorsport involving the racing of cars for competition. It is one of the world's most watched televised sports.-The beginning of racing:...
driver.
Life and career
Derbez was born in Mexico CityMexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, the son of actress Silvia Derbez
Silvia Derbez
Silvia Derbez , born Lucille Silvia Derbez Amézquita, was a Mexican film and television actress. Derbez was born in San Luis Potosi...
and publicist Eugenio González Salas. Derbez developed an early childhood interest in acting. He made his television
Television
Television is a telecommunication medium for transmitting and receiving moving images that can be monochrome or colored, with accompanying sound...
debut at twelve, acting as an extra
Extra (actor)
A background actor or extra is a performer in a film, television show, stage, musical, opera or ballet production, who appears in a nonspeaking, nonsinging or nondancing capacity, usually in the background...
in a telenovela
Telenovela
A telenovela is a limited-run serial dramatic programming popular in Latin American, Portuguese, and Spanish television programming. The word combines tele, short for televisión or televisão , and novela, a Spanish or Portuguese word for "novel"...
. Derbez kept acting during his school years and took his first formal acting class at age 19. Derbez began his acting career in the theater. During the early 1980s, Derbez was a regular in Cachun, Cachun, Ra, Ra!, a Mexican television show. He also participated in En Familia con Chabelo, a children's television show.
In 1988 Derbez got his first recurring television position when he played a number of roles in a comedy show called "Anabel". In 1987, he briefly worked in a television series named Tal Como Somos ("Just The Way we Are"). In 1990, he played Eugenio in the comedy film Transplante a la Mexicana ("Mexican Style Transplant"). That same year he participated in Fotógrafo de Modelos ("Models Photographer"). 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 ("I Don't Have a Mother"). In 1999 Derbez started a new show, "Derbez en Cuando". Derbez appeared in Carita de Angel
Carita de Ángel
Carita de Angel was a child telenovela produced in Mexico by Televisa in 2000 produced by Nicandro Díaz. It is a remake of the telenovela Papa Corazon, which also was adapted for World toy. It starred Lisette Morelos Miguel de León and stellar participation Daniela Aedo as Dulce Maria...
in 2000. He also starred that year in Cómplices al Rescate
Cómplices al rescate
Cómplices al Rescate is a Mexican telenovela starring Belinda as two twins who were separated at birth.- Synopsis :...
("Accomplices to the Rescue"), a teenage-themed telenovela. Derbez produced, in 2003, a television series named XHDRBZ
XHDRBZ
XHDЯbZ . The show was a Mexican sitcom produced by Televisa and broadcast by the Canal de las Estrellas network. XHDRBZ emulates a television channel that broadcasts sketches...
. He later produced Hospital el Paisa ("Countrymen Hospital") and Vecinos
Vecinos
Vecinos is a Mexican TV series adapted in 2005 by actor Eugenio Derbez from Spanish TV series Aquí no hay quien viva. The series portrays the life of everyday people in Mexican barrios, where anything can be found — the jealous housewife, the spinster, the strange family, etc...
("Neighbors"). He also had acting roles in XHDrbz and Vecinos.
He was the leading man in La familia P. Luche, about a family whose possessions are made entirely of plush
Plush
Plush is a textile having a cut nap or pile the same as fustian or velvet.Originally the pile of plush consisted of mohair or worsted yarn, but now silk by itself or with a cotton backing is used for plush, the distinction from velvet being found in the longer and less dense pile of plush...
. He plays Ludovico P. Luche. The show is a spin-off of a segment of his variety show, XHDRBZ. In 2004 he appeared on Adal Ramones
Adal Ramones
Adalberto Javier Ramones Martínez is a Mexican television show host and comedian who is known for his comments on Mexican and international social life...
show, Otro Rollo
Otro Rollo
Otro Rollo is a Mexican comedy and variety show, broadcast live on Televisa on Tuesday nights...
, and in 2005, Derbez was the host of Univision
Univision
Univision is a Spanish-language television network in the United States. It has the largest audience of Spanish language television viewers according to Nielsen ratings. Randy Falco, COO, has been in charge of the company since the departure of Univision Communications president and CEO Joe Uva...
's Premio Lo Nuestro ceremony. In 2006 Derbez directed a play titled La bella y la muy bestia by Mariano Moro at Repertorio Espanol in New York.
Derbez starred in La Misma Luna
La Misma Luna
La misma luna is a 2007 Mexican-American drama film in Spanish and English directed by Patricia Riggen and starring Adrian Alonso, Kate del Castillo, and Eugenio Derbez.-Plot:...
, also known as Under the Same Moon, alongside Adrian Alonso and Kate del Castillo
Kate del Castillo
Kate del Castillo is a leading Mexican film, theater, and television actress.- Early life :Kate Del Castillo is the daughter of Kate Trillo and Eric del Castillo, a legend of the Mexican cinema's golden era and a former soap opera actor himself...
.
In 2010 Derbez directed and hosted Latin Grammy along with Lucero. Derbez has remained active in theater plays as well, appearing in the Broadway
Broadway theatre
Broadway theatre, commonly called simply Broadway, refers to theatrical performances presented in one of the 40 professional theatres with 500 or more seats located in the Theatre District centered along Broadway, and in Lincoln Center, in Manhattan in New York City...
play Latinologues
Latinologues
Latinologues is a play written by Rick Najera and directed by Cheech Marin. It is structured as a series of monologues that highlights stereotypes about. The long running play has performed throughout the US, including Los Angeles,...
.
In 2011 Derbez had a part in "Jack an Jill" which stared Adam Sandler.
He has bought a number of Formula 1 racing cars, which he has used to compete at various races.