Gabriel Iglesias is an American comedian, actor, voice actor, writer, and producer. Comically known as Fluffy, he is famous for his shows Hot & Fluffy and I'm Not Fat… I'm Fluffy. His stand-up comedy combines storytelling, characters, sound effects, and parodies that bring the comedian's personal experiences to life. He is also known for wearing Hawaiian shirts and jokes related to his weight and Hispanic heritage. Iglesias's unique comedy style has made him incredibly popular among people of all ages. Today, the cute and chubby star has become one of the most successful stand-up comedians of America. He has been named a ‘comedy genius' by an editor at the San Antonio Express-News. Not just this! Iglesias is also one of the most-watched stand-up comedians on YouTube. Besides comedy, the American star has done voice work in numerous films, such as Norm of the North, The Nut Job, and The Book of Life, to name a few. He also acted in the flick Magic Mike XXL and even lit up the small screen on ABC's Cristela.
Born as Gabriel Jesus Iglesias in 1976, in San Diego, California, USA, and raised by a single mother, he is the youngest of six siblings. He suffered from Type II Diabetes and obesity at one point in his life, weighing 445 pounds. His doctor gave him two years to live. After hearing the warning, Iglesias decided to lose weight and live a healthy lifestyle. He incorporated DDP Yoga and a high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet into his lifestyle and lost over 100 pounds as a result. The comedian resides in Long Beach, California, with his girlfriend Claudia Valdez and her child, Frankie. He also owns a Chihuahua named Bruno.
