WATCH NOW
Watch on the app
Hilarious Latino Comedians You Need to Watch on World Laughter Day
While waking up and going to work every day may be difficult, it is always good to have something to laugh about. This Sunday, May 6th, World Laughter Day is celebrated around the world to remind us that a good smile or laugh can do wonders for our mental health.
World Laughter Day is a global event that takes place every year on the first Sunday of May. It was first celebrated in 1998 by Dr. Madan Kataria, the founder of the Laughter Yoga movement. The purpose of this day is to spread awareness about the healing power of laughter and its ability to bring people together. With everything that is happening nowadays around the entire world, laughter is indeed the best medicine. Therefore, we have compiled a list of Latino comedians who have made a mark in the world of comedy.
Gabriel Iglesias
Gabriel Iglesias, also known as Fluffy, is one of the most popular Latino comedians of our times. He was born on July 15, 1976, in San Diego, California, to Mexican parents. He started his career in 1997 and ever since has performed in many shows and comedy clubs across the United States.
View this post on Instagram
Gabriel is known for his storytelling style of comedy, and he often incorporates his personal experiences in his acts. His most famous stand-up specials include “I’m Not Fat… I’m Fluffy,” “Hot and Fluffy,” and “I’m Sorry for What I Said When I Was Hungry.” Apart from his stand-up comedy, Gabriel has also acted in movies including “Magic Mike” and “Magic Mike XXL,” and voicing characters in hit animated films “Coco,” “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “Ferdinand,” and “Show Dogs.”
Iglesias’ humor is fairly inoffensive and often finds him talking about his weight and the struggles he has encountered due to his Mexican heritage. He continues to sell out tours worldwide with his latest Netflix special, 2022’s “Stadium Fluffy.”
Aida Rodríguez
Aida Margarita Parada Rodriguez is an American comedian of Puerto Rican/Dominican descent who is best known for her appearance as a contestant on the eighth season of Last Comic Standing and as a commentator on The Young Turks. She is also an actress, producer, writer, and podcaster.
Instagram/Aida Rodríguez
For her first hourlong stand-up special, comedian/actress/producer Aida Rodriguez takes the stage in the Bronx to tackle the issues of the day – not just because they’re ripped from the headlines, but because they’re in the pages of her personal life story. With her grounded and unapologetic point of view, Rodriguez gets candid about being worn out from political comedy, embracing both sides of her heritage, getting back into the dating game, and so much more. Now streaming on HBO Max.
George Lopez
George Lopez is another popular Latino comedian who has been entertaining audiences for over two decades. He was born on April 23rd, 1961, in Mission Hills, California, to Mexican parents. However, his father left when he was just two months old and then later at the age of ten, his mother abandoned him as well, with Lopez going to live with his grandmother in Los Angeles.
View this post on Instagram
He started his career in the 1980s, but it wasn’t until the early 2000s that gained widespread popularity with his self-titled sitcom “George Lopez,” which ran for six seasons. Apart from his acting, he is also known for his stand-up comedy, where he often touches upon the subjects of race, family, and his Mexican heritage.
Now a regular on TV, Lopez has created and starred in several successful sitcoms and a late-night talk show, while also transitioning into the film industry, having voice-acted in “Rio” and now getting ready to star in the new DC movie “Blue Beetle.”
John Leguizamo
John Leguizamo is a Colombian-American actor, comedian, and writer. He was born on July 22nd, 1964, in Bogota, Colombia, and grew up in New York City. Most people recognize John Leguizamo from the big screen, but this acting legend has also had a very successful stage career performing comedy.
View this post on Instagram
He started his career as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s and gained fame with his one-man shows, including “Mambo Mouth” and “Spic-O-Rama.” Apart from his stand-up comedy, John Leguizamo is also a successful actor and has appeared in many movies and television shows, including “Carlito’s Way,” “Romeo + Juliet,” and “Moulin Rouge!” He has also written and starred in several one-man shows, including “Freak,” “Sexaholix…A Love Story,” and “Latin History for Morons.”
Lucas, his adolescent son, was tormented at school, which gave John Leguizamo the idea for his Tony Award-winning play “Latin History for Morons,” so that his son would be proud of his heritage and stand up to his bullies. The actor condenses a 3,000-year civilization’s history into a humorous and enlightening hour-and-a-half play, which is now available on Netflix.
And if all that wasn’t enough, Leguizamo has also won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program for his one-man show “Freak.”
Agustin Aristaran
Agustin Aristaran, also known as Soy Rada, is an Argentine stand-up comedian, actor, singer, magician, and businessman. He was born on December 5th, 1985, in Bahía Blanca, Argentina. Agustin began his comedy career as a street performer before moving on to comedy events, where he found remarkable success that has continued to this day. His career as a comedian in theatrical events took off in 2013, and is still going strong, thanks to social media.
View this post on Instagram
In 2018, he was able to reach more than 190 countries with his special “Agustín Aristarán: Soy Rada” on Netflix. In 2021, his second show made exclusively for the streaming platform was released: “I am Rada: Serendipity,” which marked an end to his theater performances. One of his biggest hits on social media is “RadaHouse.”
Additionally, he has appeared in television shows, such as “El Reino,” which also is on Netflix, and he hosted “Match Game.”
for the latest updates from LatiNation