When I started coming to the U.S., they were offering me only the typical stereotypical roles: the druggard, the criminal, the gang member, or in the best-case scenario, the gardener or the cook. I was fed up with all these roles that were always the same. And I promised I would try to change the image of Latinos in Hollywood.
Eugenio Derbez is a Mexican actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He is known for his work in comedy and his contributions to Mexican entertainment, making him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and a successful crossover artist in both Latin America and the United States.