He lost 7 kilos during those seven days, only allowed to drink minimum water and constantly threatened by the criminal gang.

Other international stars that have appeared in the show through the years are: Ricky Martin, t.A.T.u., Will Smith (three times), Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin James, Sylvia Saint, Diego Maradona, Christina Aguilera, David Copperfield, Drew Barrymore, Cameron Díaz, Lucy Liu, Chris Rock, Chayanne, John Leguizamo, N*SYNC, The Backstreet Boys, Gloria Gaynor, Shakira and The Rock.

In 2005, he was also nominated for a Mexican MTV Movie Award, being Favorite Actor (for his role in Puños rosas).

In December 2006 he participated in the Mexican production of the Mel Brooks musical The Producers in the role of Leo Bloom.

He most recently began co-hosting the television series La vida es mejor cantando.