Who is Frankie Iglesias?
Gabriel Iglesias reached stardom through his stand-up comedy routines, but also through his acting skills, and with his celebrity status, people surrounding him also achieved popularity. These include his son, in fact step-son, Frankie Iglesias. Frankie is the son of Claudia Valdez, while the name of his biological father remains unknown to us. He is yet to pursue a career on his own and for now remains known only as the step-son of the famous comedian, Gabriel Iglesias.
So, do you want to find out more about Frankie Iglesias, his early life, education, and personal life? If yes, then stay with us as we try to uncover the life and story of Frankie Iglesias.
Frankie Iglesias Wiki: Age, Early Life, Parents, and Education
Frankie Iglesias was born on the 8th December 1997, but his birthplace remains unknown; he is the son of Claudia, and once she started dating Frankie, he effectively became his step-father. His mother and Gabriel first met when Frankie was 11 years old, and in no time accepted Gabriel as a fatherly figure. Over the years, they have developed a strong bond and enjoy spending time together. Frankie now lives in Whittier with his mother and step-father. He hasn’t revealed where he went to school, and whether he attends any university.
Rise to Popularity and Net Worth
As Frankie was growing, his step-father was enjoying more and more fame, which made both famous. Thanks to their great relationship, Frankie has also become popular, as he is often together with his father in his sketches. Recently, Gabriel shared a tweet in which he was a matchmaker for his son, asking for some girl to come and take him away. This made Frankie quite popular, and no doubt that his popularity will increase as he starts his own career. Most recently, he appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show”, which also contributed to his popularity. For now, he is still in school, which is his No. 1 focus. Do you know how rich Frankie Iglesias is, as of early 2019? Well, According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Frankie Iglesias’ net worth is based on gifts from his parents, as high as $100,000.
Frankie Iglesias Step-Father, Gabriel Iglesias
Now that we have shared all we know about Frankie with you, let’s share some information about the man who adopted him, and treated him like a son since the moment they met, Gabriel Iglesias.
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Born Gabriel Jesus Iglesias on the 15th July 1976, in San Diego, California USA, he is the youngest child of six born to Jesus Iglesias and Ester P. Mendez. His father left the family and he was raised by his single mother; of Mexican ancestry, Gabriel’s childhood was marred by frequent moves, and the family lived in Riverside, Corona, Baldwin Park, Compton and Santa Ana, before they settled in Section 8, which is a low-income housing area located in Long Beach, California, and where he spent the majority of his childhood. In addition to constant moves and growing up without a father, Gabriel had other problems in his childhood, including obesity – he now also weighs over 200 pounds. Because of this, he got the nickname Fluffy, and often says for himself that he is not fat, that he is fluffy – it is basically on which he has built his success.
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Career Beginnings
Before venturing into comedy, Gabriel worked at a cell phone company; however, that didn’t last long, and he eventually decided to try himself as a comedian. He struggled financially in the beginning, and as a result he was evicted from his house and lost his car. However, it all changed from the mid- 2000s, thanks to his hard work.
Rise to Prominence
His first success came in 2007 when the comedy special “Hot and Fluffy” came out; the film was a critical success, and encouraged Gabriel to continue with his work. His next comedy special came out in 2009, “I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy”. He also launched an acting career, and has starred in such films as “Magic Mike” (2012), its sequel “Magic Mike XXL” in 2013, then “The Fluffy Movie” in 2014, and many others. He has also lent his voice to characters from such animated films as “Norm of the North” (2016), “The Star” and “Ferdinand” both in 2017. He is currently working on the new TV series “Mr. Iglesias”, scheduled for a premiere later this year.
Net Worth and Personal Life
Gabriel has become one of the most successful comedians of Mexican ancestry, and in recent years has expanded his career. His success has increased his wealth, and no doubt that his net worth will continue increasing. So, have you ever wondered how rich Gabriel Iglesias is, as of early 2019? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Iglesias’ net worth is as high as $30 million, which is quite impressive, don’t you think?
RT. Alright @TheAcademy this is ur last chance to have #FluffyHostOscars (My opening line) “Excited to be here hosting the Oscars. In keeping with tradition here is another Mexican doing a job no one else wants” ? pic.twitter.com/XPj7XluTiQ
— Gabriel Iglesias (@fluffyguy) January 22, 2019
He doesn’t have any children besides his adopted son, Frankie. His obesity has always been an issue – when the film “The Fluffy Movie” came out, Gabriel was 445lb or 202kg. He was diagnosed with a type II diabetes, and since then has managed to lose over 100lb, thanks to high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet. He has continued to take care of his way of life, and is thinking about having bariatric surgery, in order to get away from obesity once and for all.
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