For years, stand-up comedian Joey Diaz, aka Coco, has won laughs for his outrageous stories.
On the other hand, his wife, Terrie, dwells out of the spotlight and gives him quiet support instead.
Joey has had a long and successful career as a comedian, writer, podcast host, and actor.
There’s a lot of information about the star online, but relatively little is known about his wife.
So, while we will talk about the legendary Joey Diaz in this article, the spotlight is on his out-of-camera wife, Terrie.
Joey Diaz’s Background
Joey was born on February 19, 1963. He grew up shuffling between Havana, Cuba, and North Bergen, New Jersey.
During his teenage years, his mother ran a bar in town, while little is known about his father.
Joey’s father died when he was only three years old. But that didn’t stop young Joey Diaz from towing the path of stardom.
The worst came when his mother died when he was 16. Years down the line, Diaz was arrested on charges of kidnapping and robbery, for which he served 16 months.
While in prison, however, young Joey would perform stand-up comedy for fellow inmates.
Unknown to him, he was cultivating the skills he would need later. A skill he found helpful in his successful career in the limelight. His banter landed him roles in films like Spider-Man 2 and The Longest Yard.
But drugs once stalled his success. Cocaine addiction derailed Joey’s career and relationships at one point. He credits his wife, Terrie, for helping him get sober since then.
Terrie Daiz: Everything You Need to Know About Her
While Joey grabs headlines, Terrie avoids them. She’s revealed little about her life pre-Joey, but we’ve gathered a few details.
Terrie was born in the mid-to-late 80s. We understand so little about her age because of how well she’s kept out of the public eye over the years. However, she was born in Nashville, TN.
Career
Terrie bounced between unglamorous jobs to boost her income after college. She was a financial analyst and nightclub hostess in Los Angeles. Then she met Joey.
Terrie and Joey first crossed paths in 2000 while waitressing at the LA Comedy Store. He crash-landed there regularly, without a home to speak of. But despite their stark differences, they bonded.
Later on, Joey moved right in with Terrie. Her hospitality offered rare stability during Joey’s chaotic time battling cocaine addiction.
Marriage and Family
The duo dated for nine years before marrying in 2009. In 2013, Terrie gave birth to their only daughter, Mercy Soa Daiz. The surprise pregnancy arose late in Terrie’s life, at 43.
Today, the family of three lives quietly in Englishtown, New Jersey.
Terrie Diaz broke her trademark silence briefly in a 2020 podcast. There, she discussed her unexpected parenting journey and roommate-turned-husband.
Net Worth in 2023
Terrie Diaz’s net worth is (unsurprisingly) not in the public domain. Even though some sources say that it’s around $1.5 million, we cannot be sure because of how well she keeps personal details out of the spotlight.
On the other hand, her husband, Joey, boosts a small fortune, totaling $6 million and making him comfortably wealthy enough to give the Daizes a good life.