Eugenio Derbez Explores Move to Madrid From Los Angeles

Mexican actor and comedian Eugenio Derbez is exploring the possibility of moving to Madrid after more than a decade building his career in the United States, according to Excelsior. The actor visited Madrid to evaluate a potential relocation on October 11, 2026.

Excelsior reported that Derbez has reconsidered his relationship with Hollywood, saying the opportunities remain but the lifestyle he imagined after moving to California no longer feels the same.

During an interview with La Script, Derbez explained his reasons for visiting Madrid and evaluating life in Spain.

"I already came to explore Madrid because I no longer like that world as much as I imagined," said Eugenio Derbez, actor.

Derbez added that his view of his achievements in the United States has changed after years focused on expanding his professional career.

"Maybe I idealized it too much. I think I have already fulfilled the American dream, the dream of the United States," said Eugenio Derbez, actor.

According to Excelsior, Derbez pointed to Spanish actors Antonio Banderas and Javier Bardem as examples of artists who maintain international careers while returning to work in Spain.

"And of course, there is more, I could still go further, but suddenly I understand now why people like Antonio Banderas or Bardem themselves sometimes do little things over there, but they always return home to do the things that fill their hearts the most," said Eugenio Derbez, actor.

The actor said Madrid remains an option under consideration and has not announced a moving date or described the relocation as a final family decision. He currently lives in California with his wife Alessandra Rosaldo and daughter Aitana.

Excelsior reported that Derbez also reflected on the balance between professional goals and personal time after years of pursuing new achievements.

"I have a life that I do not enjoy, even though I could be enjoying it," said Eugenio Derbez, actor.

Derbez previously moved from Mexico to Los Angeles after the success of No Se Aceptan Devoluciones, leaving behind a Televisa exclusivity contract and closing his production company, according to Excelsior.

The actor said he still has a professional goal he wants to complete by returning to directing in English.

"I have a dream that I want to direct, because I feel that it is something I have very delayed," said Eugenio Derbez, actor.

Excelsior reported that Derbez avoided directing in English after arriving in the United States because he was unfamiliar with the language and culture at that time.

"When I moved to the United States because of the fear of not knowing the language or the culture, I moved to the back seat. So, I want to take that back up, but now in English and for the whole world," said Eugenio Derbez, actor.