wiki, bio, wife and kids, show, girlfriend Claudia Valdez, net worth.

Gabriel Iglesias is not fat he is just fluffy. The American comedian and actor, has toured around the world with a single message. That no one is truly fat, there are just stages of fatness. According to Gabriel, people fall under one of six categories, Big, Healthy, Husky, Fluffy, DAMN!!, and Oh Hell No!!. While

Gabriel Iglesias is not fat he is just fluffy. The American comedian and actor, has toured around the world with a single message. That no one is truly fat, there are just stages of fatness. According to Gabriel, people fall under one of six categories, Big, Healthy, Husky, Fluffy, DAMN!!, and Oh Hell No!!. While his comedic prowess is well known around the world, Gabriel is also an actor and a voice actor. As one of the most successful comedians in the US, Iglesias rarely disappoints his fans. On the opposite end, his fans show the same trust in Iglesias and almost all of his shows are always sold-out.

Wiki/Bio Facts

FactDescription
Full nameGabriel Jesús Iglesias
NicknameFluffy
Date of birthJuly 15, 1976
Place of birthSan Diego, California, U.S.
Zodiac signCancer
EthnicityMexican
NationalityAmerican
GenderMale
SexualityStraight
Marital statusUnmarried
Relationship statusDating actress and producer Claudia Valdez since 2008.
ChildrenA son named Frankie, who was born in 1997 and is from a previous relationship.
MotherEsther P. Mendez
FatherJesús Iglesias
ChildhoodGrew up in Riverside, Corona, Santa Ana, Baldwin Park, and Compton before settling in Section 8 low-income housing in Long Beach.
EducationHigh School
Career startWorked for a cell phone company in Los Angeles and went into comedy full-time in 1997.
Comedy styleObservational comedy, clean comedy, surreal humour, self-deprecation, satire
Comedy topicsLatin American culture, race relations, obesity, everyday life, pop culture, social awkwardness
Signature phrase“Oh, I’m not fat, I’m fluffy”
Levels of fatnessBig, Healthy, Husky, Fluffy, DAMN!!!, Oh hell no
TV debutAppeared in the sixth season of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That in 2000
Reality show appearanceWas a contestant on the fourth season of Last Comic Standing in 2006 but was disqualified for using a smuggled BlackBerry to communicate with family and friends
Voice acting debutVoiced an entire Mexican family in “Padre de Familia”, a sixth season episode of the Fox TV animated comedy Family Guy in 2007
Favorite voice workVoicing a recurring set of identical twin characters on The Emperor’s New School, a Disney animated series that he describes as his favorite voice work
Stand-up specialsHas produced a number of stand-up specials for television outlets such as Comedy Central and Netflix, including I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy
TV shows produced and hostedGabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution (2011-2014) on Comedy Central and Fluffy’s Food Adventures (2015-2017) on Fuse TV
TV shows starred inMr. Iglesias (2019-present) on Netflix, where he plays a good-natured public high school teacher who works at his alma mater and teaches gifted but misfit kids
Live-action film debutPlayed a strip club DJ and drug dealer in the 2012 film Magic Mike
Live-action film sequel appearanceReprised his role as Tobias in the 2015 film Magic Mike XXL
Animated film debutVoiced Ned/Zed in the 2013 film Disney’s Planes
Animated film creditsHas voiced characters in numerous animated films including The Nut Job (2014), The Book of Life (2014), Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), Ferdinand (2017), The Star (2017), Show Dogs (2018), Coco (2018), Space Jam: A New Legacy (2023)
Motion picture comedy film creditStarred in and was the executive producer of The Fluffy Movie (2014)
YouTube popularityOne of the most watched comedians on YouTube with nearly 1 billion views and has over 25 million followers across social media
Years active1997–present
Net worthOver $40 million
Inspired byPaul Rodriguez, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, and Bill Cosby
trademarkHawaiian shirts
Awards and honorsWas one of the top 10 paid comedians in the world in 2018 and was featured in The Hollywood Reporter’s Top 40 Comedy Players of 2018 issue alongside comedy giants Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and Lorne Michaels
Charity workHas donated to various causes such as The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Comedy Gives Back, and Operation Homefront
PetsHas two dogs: Risa and Vinnie
Health issuesWas diagnosed with type II diabetes and was told by his doctor that he had two years to live unless he changed his lifestyle
Weight lossLost over 100 pounds through diet and exercise

Who is Gabriel Iglesias girlfriend Claudia Valdez? 

A comedy icon, Gabriel is tight-lipped about his personal life and has maintained secrecy when it comes to his long-time girlfriend, Claudia Valdez. The pair share a son, Frankie from Claudia’s previous relationship. We take a deeper dive into the life of Gabrielle’s long-time girlfriend and son. 

Gabrielle and Claudia met at a charity event. Although Gabrielle Iglesias and Claudia Valdez are yet to tie the knot, their relationship has been going on for a long time. The pair met in 2008, at the “Make a Wish” event held by laugh factory. They soon got together and have stayed that way ever since. 

While Gabrielle is not known to have any other affairs, Claudia was in a relationship before Gabrielle. She also has a son from her previous relationship. The personal life of Claudia has been kept secret as Gabrielle refuses to talk openly about his long-time girlfriend. Claudia, of course, is known for her masterful appearance in the 2010 sci-fi thriller, “Monsters”. One for the creative side of filmmaking, Claudia has served the role of producer in several movies including LaZona, El Buffalo De La Noche, Jarhead, The legend of Zoro and Troy. 

Gabriel Iglesias Son

A family of perfect three, Gabrielle and Claudia share a son, Frankie who was born on December 8, 1997. Although Frankie and Gabrielle are not biologically related, they share a strong bond. Gabrielle most often takes to social media to shower love on his son. The star of the Netflix comedy special Mr. Iglesias, Gabrielle has nothing but praise for his 25-year-old son Frankie Iglesias.  

Gabriel Iglesias Biography Facts

Gabriel Jesús Iglesias was born on the 15th of July 1976 in San Diego, California. Born to Esther P. Mendez and Jesús Iglesias, Gabriel is the youngest of the six children. But his father left the family and Gabriel was raised by a single mother. Growing up, Gabriel moved a lot and journeyed around Riverside, Corona, Santa Ana, Baldwin Park, and Compton, before finally settling down in Section 8. Little is known about Gabriel’s academic life. It is assumed that the reality star has finished high school and chose to go into comedy rather than going to college. 

Performing where he could

As Gabriel moved a lot growing up, he couldn’t be choosy in his venues and audience. So, Gabriel performed comedy where he could find an audience. In 1997, Gabriel left the cell phone company he was working for and started working as a comedian. He would often travel back and forth from biker bars and hole-in-the-wall joints performing several sets at a time. This allowed Iglesias to develop is own style of storytelling that is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects. 

Making it

After three years of performing comedy underground, Gabriel finally got his big break in 2002, after appearing in the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That. The series featured Amanda Bynes and Nick Cannon and opened new opportunities to Iglesias. Gabrel continued working and in 2006 appeared as a contestant in the fourth season of reality TV series Last Comic Standing. 

Alongside comedy, Gabrielle was also trying to work things out as a voice actor. In 2007, he was asked to voice a Mexican family in Family Guy. Later that year, Gabrielle was asked to voice The Emperor’s New School. 

A full-time comic at Work

Gabrielle’s debut as a working comedian was in 2011 when he debuted in a brand new series by Comedy Central. Entitled Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution, the series ran for three successful seasons before ending in 2014. The following year, Gabriel was approached by Fuse for a new reality series. Gabriel agreed and Fluffy Breaks Even premiered on Fuse on October 1, 2015. After its renewal in the third season, the show was renamed to Fluffy’s Food Adventures. The series wrapped up after three seasons in 2017. 

Life in Netflix

Ever since wrapping up the shooting of Fluffy’s Food Adventures, Gabriel has been working with Netflix. Alongside the TV series Mr.Iglesias, Gabriel has also signed up for two comedy specials with the network. 

Early on in his career, Gabriel suffered from weight issues and was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. After being given two years to live by his doctor, Gabrielle decided to change things for the better and started taking care of his weight. 

Gabriel Iglesias Makes History with His Dodger Stadium Show

The biggest show that Gabriel Iglesias has done in 2022 is his historic performance at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, as part of the Netflix Is a Joke festival. He was the first comedian to ever perform stand-up at the iconic venue, which has a maximum capacity of 56,000 people. He entertained the enthusiastic crowd with his hilarious stories about getting blackmailed, offending a professional boxer, trick-or-treating with his son, and more. His show was filmed and released as a Netflix special titled Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy Live from Los Angeles. It was a landmark event for Iglesias and for comedy in general.

How Rich is Gabriel Iglesias? Net Worth?

Gabriel Iglesias has an estimated net worth of over $40 million. He earns his fortune mainly from his stand-up comedy tours, which sell out venues across the country and generate millions of dollars in revenue. He also makes money from his comedy specials, which he produces and releases on platforms such as Comedy Central and Netflix. Additionally, he has a lucrative career as an actor and a voice actor, appearing in several films and TV shows, such as Magic Mike, Coco, and Mr. Iglesias. He is also a YouTube sensation, with over 1 billion views and over 25 million followers on social media. Gabriel Iglesias is a comedy powerhouse who has turned his talent and passion into a massive wealth.

How Gabriel Iglesias battled with Diabetes, COVID 19, depression and alcoholism

Gabriel Iglesias has faced many challenges in his life, including diabetes, COVID-19, depression, and alcoholism. How he battled these conditions and what he learned from them are:

  • Diabetes: Iglesias was diagnosed with type II diabetes and was told by his doctor that he had two years to live unless he changed his lifestyle. He decided to lose weight by following a low-carb diet and exercising regularly. He also took medication and monitored his blood sugar levels. He managed to lose over 100 pounds and improved his health significantly.
  • COVID-19: On July 15, 2021, on his 45th birthday, Iglesias tested positive for COVID-19, and cancelled his remaining shows at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts as well as the taping of his upcoming comedy special. He isolated himself at home and followed the medical advice of his doctors. He also kept his fans updated on his condition through social media. He recovered from the virus after a few weeks and resumed his work.
  • Depression: Iglesias suffered from depression and burnout, which he attributed partly to his heavy touring schedule and lack of personal time. He said he was not happy with himself and was making poor decisions. He also developed a drinking problem and used alcohol to cope with his stress and sleep issues. He decided to take a break from his career and focus on his mental health. He apologized to his son for being away from him and sought professional help. He also restructured his tour to allow more time for himself and his family.
  • Alcoholism: Iglesias admitted that he had a problem with alcohol and that he was drinking not to be social, but to numb himself. He said he was getting sloppy, irresponsible, and unhealthy. He realized that alcohol was magnifying his problems and affecting his relationships and performance. He decided to quit drinking and become sober.

Physical Traits

Physical TraitDescription
Height5’8″ (173 cm) 
WeightAround 300 pounds (136 kg)  (approx.)
Hair colorBlack
Eye colorBrown
Skin toneLight brown
Facial hairMustache, goatee
Body shapeRound and chubby
Clothing styleHawaiian shirts, shorts, and sneakers
AccessoriesWristwatch, necklace, and rings
TattoosNone visible
PiercingsNone visible
ScarsNone visible
BirthmarksNone visible
GlassesNone
SmileWide and friendly

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