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:     • Super Bowl XLI Commercial -Bud Light ...  


Official Website: https://carlosmencia.com/


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


 


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