Gabriel Iglesias is an American comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for his stand-up comedy, in which he often uses observational humor and self-deprecating jokes.
Iglesias was born on July 15, 1976, in San Diego, California, to a Mexican mother and a Cuban father. His mother passed away when he was young, and he was raised by his paternal grandmother.
Iglesias has said that his comedy is heavily influenced by his upbringing. In particular, he has joked about growing up poor and being overweight.
While Iglesias’s mom passed away when he was young, she has clearly had a big influence on his life and sense of humor.