The comedian has been dating his girlfriend or lets' say wife-soon-to-be Claudia Valdez since 2008, but still, the holy knot lacks to complete themselves as husband and wife. In a 2014 interview, he briefly mentioned his girlfriend at the time, while other reports mentioned his girlfriend, Claudia Valdez, by name. Raised by a single mother, along with five other siblings, Iglesias, as a young adult, gave up a secure job to jump into doing comedy full-time in 1997, against his mother’s wishes. [14], Iglesias lives in Whittier, California. On 15-7-1976 Gabriel Iglesias (nickname: Gabriel) was born in San Diego, California, United States. Amazing way to kick off 2018 #FluffyStaples #gabrieliglesias, A post shared by Gabriel Iglesias (@fluffyguy) on Jan 8, 2018 at 7:11am PST. In a more modern version of what can only be described as Welcome Back, Kotter reincarnated, Gabriel plays a teacher who has returned to his alma mater high school to teach school and life lessons to a class of misfits. [11] In 2019, he played Gabe Iglesias, in Mr. Iglesias, a Netflix original series about a teacher at Woodrow Wilson High School in Long Beach, California. Season 2 of Mr. Iglesias is set to premiere on Netflix on June 17 and, according to Deadline, Gabriel’s character might get a love interest. [13], On February 10, 2012, Iglesias was presented with several awards by the city of El Paso, Texas, including the key to the city and the Beacon of H.O.P.E Award from the nonprofit organization Operation H.O.P.E. It Looks Like Rob Benedict and Ruth Connell Are Dating. Iglesias has hosted/co-hosted six episodes of Equals Three, and played a strip club DJ and drug dealer in the 2012 film Magic Mike. Iglesias voiced Ned and Zed in the 2013 DisneyToon Studios film, Planes. He made a guest appearance on WWE Backstage on FS1, to take part in a segment called promo school. While he ended up being evicted from his home and lost his car, he worked hard to reach the top. Since then, Gabriel hasn't announced any other relationships, at least ones he wants to be in the public eye. During his stand-up shows, he typically touches on most aspects of adult life, including dating, so it’s pretty much expected that viewers of his show would wonder where he stands romantically IRL. Gabriel is plenty open about his issues, hopes, and fears, in interviews and with his fans, and one part of his life he has remained candid about in recent years is his dating life. "[5] He later added a 6th level, "Oh Hell No!! Years of constant touring, depression and alcoholism eventually took their toll on the Magic Mike star last spring and he was forced to postpone a series of shows and take care of his health. He is known for his shows I'm Not Fat… I'm Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy. Gabriel Iglesias - 2020 Dark brown hair & classic hair style. [5], In 2007, Iglesias voiced an entire Mexican family in "Padre de Familia", a sixth season episode of the Fox TV animated comedy Family Guy. ", In 2000, he appeared in the sixth season of the Nickelodeon sketch comedy series All That, co-starring with Amanda Bynes and Nick Cannon. Naturally, because of his ability to stay in the spotlight, Gabriel’s fans are curious about his private life. Gabriel Jesús Iglesias (born July 15, 1976) also known as Fluffy, is an American comedian and actor. 'Supernatural' Fans Rejoice! But to the few that clapped at the benefit show when Gabriel was pouring his heart out to us, shame on you. If you think you’re going to get some clues to Gabriel’s dating life through social media, you are sorely mistaken. Iglesias described the struggle to incorporate a healthier lifestyle, relating how he was told by a specialist that his heavy touring schedule precluded him from being a candidate for bariatric surgery, and how he resorted instead to weight-lifting, Diamond Dallas Page Yoga, and a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, which helped him shed over 100 pounds (45 kilograms). He shared that while he and his girlfriend had broken up, which may have been part of the reason for his 2017 Dallas breakdown on-stage, he said he harbors no ill will toward her. [15] He has a son Frankie, who was 20 years old in 2018, and a long-term girlfriend whose identity he does not discuss in order to protect her privacy. But if he’s happy keeping things that way and working on various projects to keep his career flowing, then so be it. 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We use cookies to provide the best experience on our website. He made his 15 million dollar fortune with Magic Mike, The Nut Job, Magic Mike XXL. And, he added, they were even co-parenting their son. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias knew it was time to take a break last year (17) after suffering a breakdown onstage during a show. Well, let’s explore his career, family details, and also his weight loss journey. His Instagram is more of a testament to his career and a tribute to his fans than an online chronicle of his dating life. [2][4], Iglesias worked for a cell phone company in Los Angeles and in 1997 went into comedy full-time, though it resulted in him being evicted from his home and losing his car. He was raised by his single mother. This is my sister (Esther), brother in law (Gordy) and niece (Andrea). Maybe if he’s still single in real life, his life will imitate art sooner rather than later. Still can’t believe I will be performing here in 2 weeks. So much so that Netflix gave him his own show, Mr. Iglesias, to show more facets of his comedy to the world. Of course, at television, in the magazines and in the, You might wonder where celebrities with so much money on their bank account live. And what, It’s no secret Hollywood, or acting in big movies in general, pays well. He is of Mexican heritage. In. Gabriel Jesús Iglesias, is an actor and comedian mainly popular for his TV show The Fluffy Movie, and I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are ok with it. He owns a house in California, United States. He said the shock of being told he had two years to live prompted him to reevaluate how he took care of himself, and explained that he decided to lose weight in order to ensure his continued presence in the lives of his loved ones. He grew up in Riverside, Corona, Santa Ana, Baldwin Park, and Compton before settling in Section 8, low-income housing in Long Beach, where Iglesias spent most of his youth. A lot of celebrities do not know what to do with their money anymore in 2018. Iglesias has also struggled with depression and alcohol abuse which he attributes partly to burnout from his heavy touring schedule. While some might still refer to him by his nickname "Fluffy" today, Gabriel Iglesias is arguably one of the most lovable adult-humor-spouting comedians of our time. Iglesias’ comedy influences are Paul Rodriguez, Eddie Murphy, Robin Williams, and Bill Cosby. Neither are celebrities. The actor, comedian & writer is currently single, his starsign is Cancer and he is now 44 years of age. These Are The 10 Best-Paid Television Stars In The World, Photo: house/residence of cool friendly fun 15 million earning California, United States-resident, Caught Smoking: These Are The 60 Most Shocking Celebrity Smokers. These Are The 15 Hottest Wives And Girlfriends Of Hollywood! [12], He prefers to do relatively clean comedy and avoids potentially controversial or divisive topics such as politics or religion in order to reach the largest possible audience. He was disqualified at that point for having used a smuggled BlackBerry to communicate with family and friends, which violated the rules of the show.[5][6]. These 10 Whopping Homes & Cars Of Celebrities Look Amazing! In 2011, Comedy Central debuted Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution, a standup showcase series which Iglesias produced and hosted, running for three seasons before ending in 2014. If u see them approach with caution , A post shared by Gabriel Iglesias (@fluffyguy) on Feb 12, 2018 at 7:14am PST. She is an actress and producer, but is probably best recognized for being the girlfriend of Gabriel Iglesias, the well-known comedian and actor. He does regularly post throwback photos of a younger Fluffy and an occasional family picture, but for the most part, Gabriel’s private life, which may or may not include a girlfriend these days, is pretty off the books. Now I am sure a lot of ladies are excited about Gabriel Iglesias being back on the market. [3] He was raised by his single mother. Gabriel Iglesias, aka. Gabriel Iglesias has earned the impressive net worth he has today. He made his 15 million dollar fortune with Magic Mike, The Nut Job, Magic Mike XXL. YouTube: Gabriel Iglesias's Standup Comedy Well, Gabriel despite being a famous person is free from the conflicts of past affairs and controversies. [16], Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand Up Revolution, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Gabriel Iglesias: I’m Not Fat... I’m Fluffy, The High Fructose Adventures of Annoying Orange, "Gabriel Jesus Iglesias. [4] He is of Mexican heritage. [7] He also voiced characters in the animated films The Nut Job (2014)[8][9] and El Americano: The Movie (2016).[7]. Iglesias is featured in the reality series Fluffy Breaks Even, which premiered on Fuse on October 1, 2015. This cool friendly fun actor, comedian & writer originating from San Diego, California, United States has a chubby body & round face type. That same year, he began voicing 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. On 15-7-1976 Gabriel Iglesias (nickname: Gabriel) was born in San Diego, California, United States. [10] The show was renamed Fluffy's Food Adventures upon its third season renewal in January 2017. [5], Iglesias was a contestant on the fourth season of reality TV series Last Comic Standing in 2006, surviving elimination to become one of the final eight comics. The actor, comedian & writer is currently single, his starsign is Cancer and he is now 44 years of age.