Origins & Early Life

Eugenio González Derbez (Spanish: [ewˈxenjo ðeɾˈβes]; born September 2, 1961) 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. 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 dubs for many characters in the Latin-American Spanish versions of American films, including Dr.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Dolittle, Mulan, 102 Dalmatians, and the Shrek franchise. Derbez was born and raised in Mexico City, the son of Eugenio Salas, the founder of the first advertising company in Mexico (named Publicidad Salas), and Silvia Derbez, film and television actress. He expressed interest in acting at an early age, landing his first roles as soap-opera extras at age 12. He made his directing debut in 1997 with a Mexican soap opera named No Tengo Madre. During the early 1980s, Derbez was a regular in Cachún cachún ra ra!, a Mexican television show.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

He also participated in En Familia con Chabelo, a children's television show. In 1988, he got his first recurring television position...

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