Carlos Mencia: Stand Up Comedian/Actor/Writer

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Growing up one of 18 children in a loving family in Honduras. The
difficulties living in East LA after moving to the US. Carlos
tells a couple stories when he realized what kid of childhood he
had. These stories are the bedrock of him becoming a
comedian. 


His mother saw he would want to say things that leads at a story
on how he got into comedy. Mitzi Shore the Comedy Store owner
suggested he change his name from Ned to Carlos which he explains
that includes the attack on his name which many others have
done. 


The escape from Mexico story behind taking the stage in Acapulco
and performing in Spanish. 


Does he enjoy acting? The best part of the Super Bowl 2007
Commercial for Bud Light that made his Dad proud. 


Carlos has been accused of stealing jokes but have comedians
stole his jokes? He gives a detailed answer on this entire topic
which a discussion about how he has been treated where other
celebrities have done far worse things develops. 


The current tour-Laughin’ & Livin’ is coming to Las Vegas
from November 18-20 at the South Point Casino. 


Carlos Mencia Links:


2007 Super Bowl Commercial: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=670X2MCWzK0


Official Website: https://carlosmencia.com/


Laughin & Livin Tour: https://carlosmencia.com/tour.php


 


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