Eugenio Derbez Credits Loreto Peralta With Life Change

Mexican actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez reflected on his connection with Loreto Peralta after the 2013 film No Se Aceptan Devoluciones, explaining that the young actress affected both the movie’s development and his personal life through an unexpected casting decision.

According to Revistaclase.mx and Potosí Noticias, Derbez said the role of Maggie was originally planned for a boy named Tommy before the search expanded to include girls. Peralta was selected after her casting materials reached the production.

"Loreto Peralta changed my life. And the most curious thing is that, when I met her, I was not looking for a girl to play Maggie. The character was written for a boy named Tommy, but after searching and searching, I could not find someone who had the qualities I needed for the character, so I decided to open the casting to girls as well. And there Loreto appeared" said Eugenio Derbez, actor and comedian.

Derbez described the casting outcome as an unexpected event that became meaningful for the film and his personal journey. He said the experience later influenced his desire to have another child with his wife, Alessandra Rosaldo.

"accident" described Eugenio Derbez, actor and comedian, as he referred to the unexpected casting outcome that affected the movie and his life.

The actor and comedian recalled that after completing filming, he spoke with Rosaldo about becoming a father again. Their daughter Aitana Derbez was born on August 4, 2014, one year after the film’s release.

"When we finished filming the movie, I returned home, saw Alessandra and told her: I am ready to be a father again. I want my own Maggie" said Eugenio Derbez, actor and comedian.

Derbez also highlighted that his relationship with Peralta continued after the film, with both maintaining a close connection over the years as their careers developed.

"Loreto did not only transform the movie. In some way, she also transformed my life" said Eugenio Derbez, actor and comedian.

No Se Aceptan Devoluciones marked Peralta’s film debut and featured her alongside Derbez in a father and daughter story that became a notable project in both performers’ careers.