15 MEXICAN COMEDIANS TODAY - DUDAS - 2024

Some of the best-known Mexican comedians today are Sofia Niño de Rivera, Roberto Flores, Carlos Ballarta, Polo Polo, Teo González and Adrián Uribe. Some of them have developed careers in the world of television and film, while others have shown their skills through new forms of comedy, such as stand-up.

One of the most characteristic features of Mexican humor is intimately linked with political events, social events, sports and personal experiences, so it is not uncommon to find these elements in Mexican comedy.

On the other hand, for some experts the genre of comedy is one of the most difficult, especially because its purpose is to make people laugh, taking as a reference experiential situations and representative of what is part of everyday life.

Most of these comedians are considered influential figures both in Mexico and in the rest of Latin America, mainly because they highlight surreal aspects of the region. Here is a list of some of the best known Mexican comedians:

Sofia Niño de Rivera

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She started out as an actress and clown artist until she ventured into the world of comedy through open mic shows. Thanks to these scenarios, the name of the comedian became known in the industry until she became a reference for women in Mexico and Latin America.

Niño de Rivera's style stands out for being acid and direct, especially when it comes to making fun of herself, her profession and that of other people. In fact, one of her shows mocked the inhabitants of Chihuahua to the point that they threatened her with death.

Currently, Niño de Rivera is trying his luck on the harsh comedy stages in New York and on several shows by the American host, Conan O'Brien. This is for some a clear example of how Mexican humor continues to make its way to other frontiers.

Roberto Flores

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Flores (also known as Robtalcual) began his first steps in the world of comedy through stand up and television specials on Comedy Central, making him one of the best known and loved faces in the industry.

For some experts and colleagues, the comedian stands out for his acid jokes without showing too many facial expressions, which is a unique and very funny mix for the audience.

On the other hand, Flores also works as a producer, screenwriter and presenter, so some of his work can be seen in programs such as El Incorrecto and La Sopa, the latter broadcast on E! Latin America.

Carlos Ballarta

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A native of Mexico City, Ballarta is one of the darlings of the stand-up fanatic public, offering a diverse and very impressive show. In fact, the comedian stands out for how he presents himself on stage: usually with dark glasses, long straightened hair and a series of jokes that lack a linear sense.

Ballarta's repertoire is considered to be diverse, as he has spoken of his depression, his suicide attempts, fatherhood, travel in his hometown, mockery of foreigners and religion. In short, being in a Carlos Ballarta show is exposing yourself to unexpected situations and jokes.

Teo Gonzalez

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Mexican comedian whose career was founded thanks to the influence of television and radio, is one of the most popular figures in Mexican comedy. He is also known as "The Comedian with the Ponytail."

González's journey highlights his diverse participation in shows and comedy presentations in various countries such as Colombia, Venezuela, Costa Rica and the United States. In the latter he has participated in programs such as “Despierta América” and “Sábado Gigante”.

Adrian Uribe

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Comedian, driver and actor, Uribe has one of the richest careers in the world of Mexican training. He is also known by some of his characters such as "El Víctor", "Carmelo" and "Poncho Aurelio".

After an 11-year career in the theater, Uribe began his journey in the world of comedy by appearing on several shows such as “Hoy” and “Picardia Mexicana,” which earned him the title of one of the country's most beloved comedians.

Today, he continues to do humorous shows in the United States and Mexico, along with his friend and colleague, Omar Chaparro.

Adal Ramones

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He is one of the most recognized figures in Mexican and Latin American humor, thanks to his variety shows and hosting entertainment programs. Ramones is remembered for the show that catapulted him to stardom, “Otro Rollo,” whose late-show format immediately became popular with viewers.

After "Another Rollo", he starred in the series "And now what do I do?", Which was not very successful but did not prevent him from continuing to work in this field.

In 2015, Ramones was inducted into the “Hispanic Humor Hall of Fame,” in recognition of his career and contributions to the entertainment industry.

Eugenio Derbez

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He is one of the comedians with the greatest national and international projection, thanks to his work as an actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, writer and television, theater and film director.

Derbez began his career in the comedy industry on the 1993 show "Al Derecho y al Derbez", which would launch him to stardom. Later he participated in other programs such as "Derbez en tiempo" and the popular "La familia P. Luche", which began as a sketch but later went on to have its own comedy series.

His career also includes his participation as a voice actor in Hollywood films such as Dr. Dolittle, Mulan and Shrek. He was also a guest in several productions made by Adam Sandler and Rob Schneider.

Derbez's current projects include a YouTube channel and more film appearances in both the United States and Mexico.

Daniel Sosa

Sosa is part of the new generation of stand-up comedians, whose beginnings in comedy came from making comedy videos on Vine and YouTube. It is estimated that it has more than 200 thousand followers on these platforms.

Sosa's routines are characterized by countless characters that exalt Mexican everyday life, so it is also worth waiting for regional expressions and voices of all kinds.

It currently has a Netflix special called "Sosafado", where you can enjoy a funny comedy, varied in jargon and loaded with Mexican surrealism.

Franco Escamilla

For some supporters of stand up, Escamilla is one of the few comedians who can really put up a fight against the well-known Sofía Niño de Rivera, since her shows and routines are considered the best in Mexican comedy.

The charm of Escamilla lies in the fact that his show is almost for men, because it touches on topics such as football and even a little intimacy. Thus, if you want to see a little more about her material, just visit her YouTube channel, which already has close to two million subscribers.

Ricardo O'Farril

He is one of the undisputed kings of social networks and stand-up, which is why he is treading increasingly strong in the world of modern Mexican comedy. Likewise, O'Farril already has shows to his credit throughout the country such as the Metropolitan Theater and the Tonalá Cinema.

Since 2011, this comedian has had the opportunity to participate in several Comedy Central shows and currently has a special on Netflix called, “Great Hug”, which has been rated as one of the best routines of the moment.

Polo Polo

Leopoldo García Peláez Benítez, whose nickname “Polo Polo” became popular in the Mexican comedy industry, is one of the most renowned figures in Mexico, thanks to a transgressive and explicit type of comedy.

In general terms, Polo Polo routines are characterized by a high sexual and homosexual content, which includes all kinds of sexual references; double meaning jokes and popular language.

In addition, it also highlights the storytelling trait and the levels of detail of the jokes, so that the public can enjoy more in the story itself than in the conclusion of it.

Despite the censorship that existed in the country during the 80s and 90s, the routines and jokes of Polo Polo continued to give something to talk about thanks to the hilarious stories and the closeness of the characters.

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