Gabriel Iglesias is a veteran American comedian and actor. Gabriel also doubles up as an author and producer. He came to prominence for his part in the show I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy. Besides this, Gabriel has also appeared in many movies such as The Nut Job, The Fluffy Movie, and The Star.
Contents
- 1 Quick Biography
- 2 Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
- 3 Education, School/College University
- 4 Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion & Political Views
- 5 Married, Relationship, Dating, Affair, Girlfriend, Wife, Children
- 6 Professional Life and Career
- 7 Awards & Nominations
- 8 Gabriel Iglesias Net Worth, Income & Salary In 2020
- 9 Rumours and Controversy/Scandal
- 10 Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Quick Biography
Gabriel Iglesias was born on July 15th, 1976, in San Diego, California, the United States to Jesus Iglesias and Esther P. Mendez as the youngest in a family of six. Ha attended Woodrow Wilson High School before working for a cell phone company in Los Angeles. Gabriel later took to comedy, where he has been able to establish a name for himself.
Quick Summary |
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| Full Name/Real Name: | Gabriel Jesus Iglesias |
| Age: | 43 years old |
| Birth Date: | July 15th, 1976 |
| Birth Place: | San Diego, California, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Religion: | unspecified |
| Parents: | Jesus Iglesias, Esther P. Mendez |
| Spouse: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 202 kg |
| Profession: | Actor and Comedian |
| Net Worth in 2020: | $50 million |
Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement
Gabriel Iglesias is currently 43 years old, having been born on July 15th, 1976. He is 1.78 meters tall and weighs approximately 202 kilograms. He has dark brown eyes and black hair.
Education, School/College University
Gabriel Iglesias attended Woodrow Wilson High School which is an American public high school located in Long Beach, California
Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion & Political Views
Gabriel Iglesias’s parents were Esther P. Mendez and Jesus Iglesias. He was born on July 15th, 1976, in San Diego, California, United States. Gabriel is the youngest of five siblings. He is an American national of Mexican ancestry. Information on Gabriel’s religion and political inclinations are not well specified.
Married, Relationship, Dating, Affair, Girlfriend, Wife, Children
Gabriel is currently involved in a relationship with Claudia Valdez. He has been dating her since 2008. As a couple, they have been living happily for almost nine years. The two do not have a biological child together, but Gabriel has a stepson named Frank from Claudia’s previous relationship. Although Gabriel had several relationships prior to the one with Claudia, information on these relations is unrecorded.
Relationship Statistics |
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| Marital status? (single, married, in relation or divorced): | in relation |
| When did he get married? (married date): | N/A |
| Does he have any relationship affair? | Claudia Valdez |
| Is Gabriel Iglesias Gay? | No |
| wife/Spouse? (name): | N/A |
| Kids: | N/A |
Professional Life and Career
Gabriel acting career started when he featured in season 6 of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That. Before venturing into acting, Gabriel worked for a cell phone company in Los Angeles. Gabriel’s acting career never started with glamour and fanfare as he faced financial upheavals at first.
Later on, his career started picking as he starred in All That, followed by Premium Blend. Besides, Gabriel also participated in the fourth season of reality TV series Last Comic Standing in 2006 and also reached the final eight comics. Gabriel came into the spotlight as a comedian in 2007 when he appeared in the TV show Hot and Fluffy.
Two years later, he again stole the show in I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy. In 2011, Gabriel produced and hosted the show called Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution, which lasted for three years. Besides this, he has also featured in the WWE Smackdown and WWE Tribute to the Troops. Recently, Gabriel has also starred in several television shows such as Smurfs: The Lost Village, The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature, The Star, and much more.
Awards & Nominations
As a consequence of his brilliance, as a comedian and host, Gabriel has won several awards in his career. For instance, the city of El Paso, Texas has given him several awards which also include the key to the city and the Beacon of H.O.P.E Award
Gabriel Iglesias Net Worth, Income & Salary In 2020
As of April 2020, Gabriel’s net worth is estimated at $50 million. In addition, Gabriel draws a salary equivalent to $10 million annually.
Rumours and Controversy/Scandal
The controversy is usually at the beck and call of celebrities, and Gabriel is not an exception. To start off, Gabriel has always been criticized for wearing fashionable Hawaiian clothes and being fat. In 2014, there were rumors circulating that the famed comedian had died. These rumors, however, were quenched by Gabriel himself in a Twitter post where he clarified that he was still alive.
In his post, Gabriel stated, “Thank u to everyone who texted, called, and emailed asking if I died. I love u all!!!!.” Additionally, Gabriel was embroiled in another controversy where he was kicked out of the show Last Comic Standing. The reason is said to be the breach of contract. During the show, he was talking to someone on the phone.
Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.
Gabriel Iglesias Facebook page has around 9 million fan likes, and his Twitter account has around 1.05 million followers. On Instagram account, Gabriel Iglesias has around 2.5 million followers, while on YouTube, Gabriel Iglesias has around 3.2 million subscribers.
Even though Gabriel experienced difficulties at the start of his career, he was able to overcome these challenges and earn recognition within the industry. Gabriel’s tenacity has seen him emerge as one of the best comedians in the industry. Gabriel has been able to feature in high profile shows and earning a fortune for his efforts.
