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Comedy

Marcella Arguello Joins Abbott Elementary: A Win for Salvadoran-American and Latino Representation on Primetime TV

Salvadoran-American comedian Marcella Arguello makes a standout appearance on Abbott Elementary, marking a major moment for Latino representation in primetime television. From her role as Ms. Alomar to her groundbreaking HBO comedy special, Arguello’s presence signals growing visibility for Latinas in comedy and network TV.

‘Neon’ Just Dropped on Netflix—and It’s the Reggaetón Show We’ve Been Waiting For

Netflix’s Neon, created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle, just dropped—and it’s already making waves for how it centers reggaetón with humor, heart, and cultural authenticity. Backed by Scooter Braun’s SB Projects and executive produced by Daddy Yankee, the series brings in heavy hitters like Suzy Exposito and Katelina “La Gata” Eccleston as consultants to make sure it gets the culture right. With sharp writing, layered characters, and intentional representation—especially of Afro-Latinas in the industry—Neon isn’t just a music comedy, it’s a blueprint for how to tell Latine stories with nuance and respect.

Jesus Sepulveda ‘Mr. Tough Life’ Comedy Special: A Review

Jesus Sepúlveda’s Mr. Tough Life on HBO Max is puro corazón con comedia. In just 29 minutes, he peels back layers of growing up Latino in L.A.—talking therapy, familia, and cultura—with hella humor and realness. This ain’t no watered-down stand-up. It’s for la comunidad, by la comunidad. If you want to laugh, reflect, and feel seen, Mr. Tough Life es pa’ ti.

Ian Lara’s Growing Shame on Comedy Central is puro corazón y chiste. En solo 30 minutos, el dominicano de Queens te lleva por un trip de risas, familia, luto, y lo awkward que es adulting. He’s chill, funny, and real con su cultura—sin tener que overexplain. It’s comedy con alma, donde te ríes, pero también te quedas pensando. This one? Mandatory pa' cualquiera que quiera humor con raíz.

Ian Lara’s ‘Growing Shame’ Stand Up on Comedy Central: A Review

Ian Lara’s Growing Shame on Comedy Central is puro corazón y chiste. En solo 30 minutos, el dominicano de Queens te lleva por un trip de risas, familia, luto, y lo awkward que es adulting. He’s chill, funny, and real con su cultura—sin tener que overexplain. It’s comedy con alma, donde te ríes, pero también te quedas pensando. This one? Mandatory pa’ cualquiera que quiera humor con raíz.