Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel J. Iglecias, known professionally as Gabriel Iglesias and comically as Fluffy, is an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and voice actor. He is known for his shows I'm Not Fat… I'm Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy. He employs storytelling, affected voices and sound effects in his act, whose other trademarks include references to his weight and his use of Hawaiian shirts. He has been called a "comedy genius" by Hector Saldaña of the San Antonio Express-News...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth15 July 1976
CitySan Diego, CA
CountryUnited States of America
I get a lot of influence from pro wrestling. People are like, 'Oh, it's fake.' But it's not about whether the guy wins or loses, it's about how he entertains you the whole time you're watching.
I want to get so famous that I don't have to wake up in the morning. It'll probably never happen.
I'm a big guy, but I'm really simple with the food. I'll hit the In-N-Out or just the regular buffets.
Wearing a Hawaiian shirt, you don't ever come across as offensive. Nobody sees you as a threat. You see someone in a Hawaiian shirt, and you are like 'this guy is ready to party.'
Comedians do movies and TV so that when they tour, they sell out. That's the goal: To get popular enough so the place is packed.
I never go perform somewhere alone. I've done that since day one. I've always taken other comics with me.
I found that laughter was a form of acceptance, and I really enjoyed that and I just - I crave it.
You wonder why I only talk about my personal life. But that's all I've ever done.
Social media has definitely changed the game for me. I am able to connect to my fans on twitter and interact with them, daily. YouTube has been a game changer as well - people around the world have been exposed to my comedy through my YouTube channel.
Stand-up is not just an American thing anymore. It's global. In some places, stand-up comedy is brand new. South Africa has only had a scene for 15 years.
I want to be known as a funny comic not just a funny Latino comic. I want to be able to go everywhere and anywhere.
I have very nice cars. I never get to drive them, because I'm never home.
I see a lot of nice hotels, but I never really get to enjoy the cities, because I have to be on a plane the next day.
I was very dirty; I was a very dirty comic. There was no way I would have gotten on TV with the act I had when I first started.