Eugenio Derbez takes on a different kind of role in the new Apple TV+ film “Coda.” The primarily comedic actor plays Bernardo Villalobos, a tough choir teacher who gives private lessons to Ruby, an aspiring singer who is the only hearing member of her family. It was an exciting role for the Mexican-born Derbez, who was mostly given stereotypical roles when he moved to the U.S. in the mid-2010s. “I promised myself that if I could, I would try to break the stereotypes,” says Derbez in an exclusive new interview for Gold Derby. “When they called me to play this music teacher, I was like, ‘This is the kind of thing that I want to do.'” Watch the full video chat above.
SEEMartin Pinsonnault interview: ‘Coda’ sound editor
Mr. Villalobos has a bold personality, telling his choir students the precise way to say his name, bluntly assessing...
SEEMartin Pinsonnault interview: ‘Coda’ sound editor
Mr. Villalobos has a bold personality, telling his choir students the precise way to say his name, bluntly assessing...
- 11/9/2021
- by Kevin Jacobsen
- Gold Derby
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