- Silver Derbez was one of the finest Mexican actors that lasted professionally from the late 1940s to 2001
- She is the mother of actor Eugenio González Derbez – a man whose film Instuctions Not Included $100 million worldwide at the box office to become one of the successful movies in Mexican film history
- The actress who was married to Eugenio González Salas died of lung cancer in 2002
Silvia Derbez made a name for herself that has lasted 22 years even after her death in 2002 at 70. The Mexican was able to immortalize her name through the entertainment industry as an actress and beauty pageant star from the 1940s to the 2000s before her death. She further retains her name as the mother of actor Eugenio Derbez.
Before her life ended, the former actress played roles in Senda Prohibida (Forbidden Way, 1958), Angelitos Negros (Black Angels, 1970), and El Derecho De Los Hijos (Your Children’s Right, 1971).
Her Acting Career Started While She Was a Teenager
The March 8, 1932-born former actress, Silvia Derbez took to professional acting on TV when she was 15 in La Novia Del Mar (Girlfriend of the Sea, 1947).
By the time she was 16 in 1948, she also played a role in Alla en el Rancho Grande (Out on the Big Ranch). She would watch herself quickly climb the ladder of success in the Mexican movie industry as well as in a lot of Hispanic countries.
In the 1950s and in her 20s, Derbez penetrated many roles with her talent and it was only a matter of time before she was signed by Televista to feature in the 1958 Senda Prohibida (Forbidden Way).
In her acting career where she became a big name in the Latin film industry, the San Luis Potosi-born Silvia played roles in films for 6 decades with her last role being Sagrario Vargas in La Intrusa (The Intruder, 2001).
The other works of the mother of Eugenio González Salas include the following:
- The Outsider (2001)
- Infierno en el Paraiso (1999)
- Mujer en el Paraiso (1993-1999)
- La Usurpadora (1998)
- Los Hijos de Nadie (1997)
- Lazos de Amor (1995-1996)
- Papa Soltero (1992-1993)
- La Pasion de Isabela (1984)
- La Recogida (1971)
- Mariana (1968)
- Maria Isabel (1966)
- Elena (1961)
- Padre Contra Hijo (1955)
- La Novia Del Mar (1948)
Silvia Derbez Was Married for 27 Years
When Silvia, the daughter of Luz Amézquita and Marcel Derbez was 27 in 1959, she became married to Eugenio González Salas.
Her then-husband was a publicist. They were married for 27 years until his death in 1989 when the Mexican actress was 52 years old.
At the same she lost her husband and father of her 2 children, Derbez also landed a career-high with a role in Simplemente Maria – a telenovela that was produced by Valentin Pimstein and became one of the most famous in the Latin American community and other Hispanic countries.
The Mexican Film Industry Has Graced Her Only Son and Grandchildren
Eugenio Derbez is a Comedian, Actor, Director, and Producer
Born Eugenio González Derbez, the first son of the older Derbez took a career path that started professionally when he was 12. Soon enough, he created himself the most influential Latin American Make in the world as recorded by Variety in 2014. In 2016, he unveiled his star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Eugenio, born in 1961 when Silvia was 29 had a film he co-wrote, directed, and starred in Instructions Not Included (2013) become one of the most successful films in the history of Mexican movies. The film made $100 million worldwide at the box office.
He further played roles in the Spanish adaptations of Shrek (2001) Dr. Dolittle (1998), and Mulan (1998). He also featured in Miracles from Heaven (2016), How to Be a Latin Lover (2017), The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018), and the Angry Birds among others.
He was married to Mexican actress Victoria Ruffo and is currently married to actress-singer and dancer Alessandra Rosaldo.
José Eduardo Derbez, The Former Actress’ Grandson Started His Acting Career at 7
The son of Eugenio Derbez and grandson of Silvia José Eduardo, born in 1992 is a Mexican actor.
He is the son of Eugenio Derbez and actress Victoria. José is also the grandson of Silvia and is famed for films like No se Aceptan Devoluciones (2013) and TV series Vino El Amor (2016)
Vadhir Derbez, Grandson of Silvia Derbez is an Actor and Rode in Obama’s Inauguration
The 1991-born Mexican actor is also a singer and equestrian. He has performed as an actor on stage, in films, and in TV series.
Vadhir Derbez started playing movie roles at 6 and appeared in roles in Imaginum (2005), How to Be a Latin Lover (2017), The Seventh Day (2021), and The Mooring (2021).
As one who spent 4 years honing his skills in equestrianism, the younger Derbez reportedly rode on Barack Obama’s inaugural parade in Washington D.C as the 44th president of the United States in 2009.
Aislinn Gonzalez is Her Granddaughter and an Actress
Aislinn is the daughter of Eugenio and actress Gabriela Michel; and the granddaughter of Silvia Derbez.
She is an actress and model known for gracing the cover pages of magazines and starring in A La Mala (2015), Estar on No Estar (2015), Miss Bala (2019), Seis Manos (from 2019), and The House of Flowers: The Movie (2021).
As regards her private life, the grandaughter of Silvia Derbez was married to Mauricio Ochmann (2016-2018).
The Simplemente Maria Actress Died of Lung Cancer
It was on April 6, 2002, that Silvia Derbez died at the age of 20 after she reportedly went into a coma.
She was said to have returned home by her family where she died in Mexico City…
According to a report, she died in the presence of her loved ones while holding the hand of her son, Eduardo.
A year before she had passed, she appeared in The Outsider in season 1 Episode 1 (“Sagrario Vargas”).
Some Quick Fascinating Facts About Silvia Derbez
- She appeared in the telenovela Simplemente Maria (1989) with her future daughter-in-law Victoria Ruffo
- In 1952, Silvia Derbez competed in the Miss Mexico pageant where she finished as 4th
- According to reports, she was worth more than $200,000 before her death in 2002
- A statue of her son Eugenio was made in Acapulco de Juárez, a city in Mexico
- She was known for passion and her son Eugenio is said to be a perfectionist in his work
- She inspired her only son to become an actor and when he did, he became one of the most respected Latino actors of all time.
