Vinnie and Risa
Gabriel Iglesias has two rescued Chihuahuas named Vinnie (boy, white and tan) and Risa (girl, white and grey). He got Vinnie in 2010 and Risa in 2007. Iglesias famously threw Risa a $100k Quinceañera party in December 2022. Risa sadly passed away in September 2014 at the age of 16.
Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias, also known as “Fluffy,” is a comedian, actor, and writer known for his unique and hilarious brand of stand-up comedy. He was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Long Beach, California. With a career spanning over two decades, Iglesias has become one of the most popular comedians in the world, selling out arenas and theaters worldwide.
Iglesias has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including “Magic Mike XXL,” “The Nut Job,” “Coco,” “The Fluffy Movie,” “Mr. Iglesias,” and “The High Note.” He has also lent his voice to several animated movies and TV shows, including “Family Guy,” “The Book of Life,” “Planes,” and “The Angry Birds Movie.” Iglesias is also a prolific writer, having written several books, including “Hot & Fluffy: Vol. 1,” “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy,” and “Fluffy’s Food Adventures: Season One.”
One of the most significant milestones in Iglesias’ career was the release of his Netflix comedy special, “I’m Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry,” in 2016. The special was well-received by both critics and audiences and helped to solidify Iglesias’ status as one of the most popular comedians in the world. He followed up the success of the special with another Netflix special, “One Show Fits All,” in 2019, which was also a critical and commercial success.
Iglesias has worked with several celebrities and influential people throughout his career. He has collaborated with fellow comedians like Russell Peters, George Lopez, and Jeff Dunham. He has also worked with actor and rapper Ice Cube on the films “The High Note” and “Ferdinand.” In addition, Iglesias has worked with acclaimed filmmaker Guillermo del Toro on the Netflix animated series “Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia” and its spin-off series “3Below: Tales of Arcadia.”
Aside from his successful career in comedy and entertainment, Iglesias is also an animal lover and advocate for animal rights. He has several pets of his own and has worked with several animal non-profit organizations, including the ASPCA and the Helen Woodward Animal Center. In 2019, he partnered with the animal rescue organization Miranda’s Rescue to launch the Gabriel Iglesias Foundation, which aims to help animal shelters and rescue organizations across the United States.
