I had a lot of fun Felipe is excellent and always has new material. I used to drive comics to media for the improv and out of all the comedians I drove, Felipe was the best. 4:00AM, Esparza, who won Last Comic Standing in 2010, hasn't been to Houston in a while. Eventually, in the years prior to Reagan's Amnesty, Esparza illegally immigrated with his two brothers and his mother to the United States, traveling in the car of a "coyote" smuggler. He also shares He has been on the cast of a network sitcom. A product of the streets of East Los Angeles, FELIPE ESPARZA is a comedian and actor, best known for his raw, real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to. Also doesn't Felipe come across kinda like an asshole here? Early life and education [ edit] Felipe Esparza was born in Sinaloa, Mexico. Then that's what led to the split. I am definitely a fan now! This interview shows Felipe Esparza like never before. "), the racist hotel story, and many more. Started out touring with Gabriel Iglesias. Copyright 2022 Joel Byars. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Felipe Esparza recently revealed his unsettled beef with comedian Gabriel Iglesias on Hot Breath! GI is hit or miss with ethics. 33 exact). Borders," BETs "Comic View," and "One Mic Stand," and Galavisions "Que Locos" I don't know why. When we do a theatre that was 90% Mexican, I would only do 5 minutes. He has lent his voice to a character in a Disney movie. Comedian Hannah Berner to Make Debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, David Foster & Katharine McPhee to Play the Encore Theater in Las Vegas, Feature: Opera Las Vegas to host 24th Anniversary Annual Gala Paris Extraordinaire, Jason Mraz and Dean Lewis to Perform at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. It may be similar in some ways, but I'm pretty sure this is NOT stealing in the same vein as Mencia, etc Gabriel has been doing this for a very long time and is one of the most well known comedians out there. This interview shows Felipe Esparza like never before. On January 29, Netflix rolled out yet another Iglesias comedy special. He shares a comedy masterclass tracing all the lessons learned from his career growing up in the hood, being an addict, winning Last Comic Standing, working with and falling out with Gabriel Iglesias, making money in stand up comedy, and much more. Gabriel Iglesias, also known as Fluffy, is one of the biggest comedians in the world. Third-party tickets will not be honored. Gabriel used to love telling stories about Felipe to his audience (and then Martiiiin later after Felipe left his crew). Iglesias in my book falls into that 80-90%. You have recently seen Esparza winning the 7th season of "Last Comic Standing," I don't think he's saying Gabriel stole his jokes but he used Felipe's personality and actual things he said and did for stories in his own act ("but it was funny huh", impressions of him "hey foo", "can I keep my weed", etc.) (where he holds the title of most appearances by any comedian). Listeners will learn about: Tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, March 4, 2023 at 10 a.m. PST. [5], Esparza began performing stand-up in 1994 after a stint in drug rehab. won Last Comic Standing! June 14, 2012 They attempted the trip again, but were stopped and deported again. He definitely had an original delivery, and I highly enjoyed it. With his signature wild hair and his often-imitated phrase "what's up fool?" he has been associated with his good friend Gabriel Iglesias who often recounts (and imitates) his experiences with Felipe in his act. This August, comedian, writer and actor, Deon Cole, will make his venue debut at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, part of Curio Collection by Hilton, on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Video: Biography: . Born in Sinaloa, MX - raised in Boyle Heights (Los Angeles). Kudos to all the comedians, Esparza rocks! However, these early roots turned sour after Gabriel starting stealing material. I have a joke that kind of shows that. local news and culture, Olivia Flores Alvarez In addition to his live standa? That show and the resulting tour helped launch the careers of several other Latino comedians such as George Lopez, Gabriel Iglesias, and Willie Barcena. Felipe Esparza: Unmasked Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco. [4] He attended Theodore Roosevelt High School. Gabriel Iglesias and Willie Barcena. During a stint in rehab before he was 21, Felipe was asked what his dreams and goals were. Then when Gabriel blew up, all his stories about his "friend felipe" sounded like a made-up character Gabriel had created, when really it was a real person (Felipe) and all the funny things that real person had said and done. When I started really paying attention to the skits that were repeated on Pandora, I always got the sense that GI felt he was giving FE a handout by taking him with him on tour, then using him for his own material. Houston's independent source of [2] Esparza has hosted a weekly podcast called What's Up Fool? Innocent until proven guilty. up fool?" It's not actual jokes he's talking about. He will record his newest Netflix special in front of tens of thousands at his home team's baseball park. After 16 years of stand-up comedy various television appearances and two movies Felipe walked away with the title prize on NBCs Last Comic Standing in 2010. [1] He won Last Comic Standing in 2010. based on Felipes stand-up material and starring Felipe and Paul Rodriguez as The interview starts by sharing funny stories of their early years together out on the road. They were then moved to the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, where his father was living. Hilarious! Many people are surprised to find out that Felipe is the same person referred to and imitated in several onstage stories by fellow comedian, Gabriel Iglesias. stage without a single joke and make people laugh, but that wouldnt happen. Gabriel's first 2 specials had multiple stories about Felipe and his behavior and experiences off stage. It will help us to keep sharing comedy mastery to you every week! I've followed Felipe since last comic standing and he would probably be a lot bigger if he was a cleaner comic. In town for a one-day, three-show stint, Esparza tells us he was working at a comedy club several years ago and . that focuses on interesting stories with celebrities and everyday people. So authentic! The guy who hasnt changed and probably never will. I opened for Felipe for several years all over the country. since 2014. He was even cool enough to have me on his podcast a time or two. Always had some great advice for me. Felipe Esparza is a comedian and actor best known for his raw real-life comedy that audiences everywhere can relate to. The stories about them getting pulled over by the cops ("can I keep my weed?"), the racist hotel story, and many more. In addition to performing his live stand-up in venues worldwide, Felipe hosts a weekly podcast on the All Things Comedy Network called "What's Up Fool . *bigger for the networks/suits. They dont have aisles, they have alleys." Dude did like a 2.5 hour set and was riffing on our city and surrounding cities, absolutely killing it. His blend of down-to-earth humor along with amazing impressions quickly earned him an audience, and today, he performs in front of sold-out stadiums. Similar jokes can be thought up by anyone. This interview shows Felipe Esparza like never before. Many people are surprised to find out that Felipe is the same person referred Other TV credits include: ABCs "Comics Unleashed," Showtimes "Comics Without #187 - Felipe Esparaza: Gabriel Iglesias Beef, How to Make Money in Comedy, https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/, https://www.udemy.com/howtostartapodcast/, Click Here to Subscribe via Apple Podcast, https://ComicsPlaybook.com/product/finding-your-funny/, Giving Gabriel Iglesias his first stage time. He has had his own Comedy Central show. Breaking into the comedy scene after directing, editing, and acting in videos on Instagram and writing viral tweets, this show will offer fans a chance to see the rising star onstage in an intimate setting. The interview starts by sharing funny stories of their early years together out on the road. His father had left the family to go to the United States alone. He shares a comedy masterclass tracing all the lessons learned from his career growing up in the hood, being an addict, winning Last Comic. Get more podcast content and merch on our website website: Connect with other listeners in our facebook group: IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN STARTING YOUR OWN PODCAST, JOIN JOEL'S ONLINE PODCASTING COURSE HERE: If you havent done so already, please take a minute and leave a quick rating and review of the show on Apple Podcast by clicking on the link below. THE GREEK THEATRE Comedian Gabriel Iglesias got his start in stand-up with the help of Felipe Esparza. I feel bad for the person sitting next to me and my incessant shifting. He shares a comedy masterclass tracing all the lessons learned from his career growing up in the hood, being an addict, winning Last Comic. Many people are surprised to find out that Felipe is the same person referred to and imitated in several onstage stories by fellow comedian, Gabriel Iglesias. The 34-year-old Salinas man is filling the seats of comedy clubs across the state. Hes a good dude. I agree. Dude has made it as long and as far as he has for a reason. Buy tickets here! Great show I was in tears laughing. Cant wait for the next show! Press J to jump to the feed. Sun., Sept. 15, 6, 8 & 10 p.m., 2013, Welcome to the Neighborhood: New Asiatown, Comedian Gabriel Iglesias got his start in stand-up with the help of, Become a member to support the independent voice of Houston Not being familiar with Esparza, I dont personally enjoy Iglesias so if he copied him then Esparza may not be my cup of tea. [2], Last edited on 7 September 2022, at 02:43, "Episode 163: Felipe Esparza Is Carnage Asada", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Felipe_Esparza&oldid=1108937337, This page was last edited on 7 September 2022, at 02:43. Read the sticky post for details on what you can post on this sub. The seats (chairs) where way to close to each other, you cant even seat straight because it was literally shoulder to shoulder and that is really uncomfortable especially with people you dont know, the seats in front you can barely walk in the isle to get to your seat, it is ok to try to make use of all the place, but that is to much, you can enjoy the show with people going to the restroom or for a drink and all the line have to move out of their seats so the other person can go out. LINKS Joseph Lucero: INSTAGRAM: @Joseph_Raymond_Lucero Johnny Roque: INSTAGRAM: @RoqueJohnny Felipe Esparza: TWITTER: @FunnyFelipe INSTAGRAM: @FelipeEsparzaComedian Rodrigo . All rights reserved. Please enter an email address and full name. Nope. He began performing stand-up in 1994. He's not sure why, but we think it might have something to do with a Houston hotel room he destroyed while on tour. Pavilion Theater at Tropicana Laughlin - Laughlin, Seating was horrible, too close together and a strained neck trying to watch between peoples heads. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. As a musician, I inow plenty of songs share the same chord progression and basic rhythm that are not stealing from one another, it's just basic music theory that drives it. When the audience was all white, I would do 35 minutes., Despite their differences, Felipe does not seem bitter about the experience and has moved on., As a comedian, its always disheartening to hear stories like this and I cant help but wonder what kind of power team these two comics could be if they didnt fall apart. 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By providing your information above, you hereby authorize Improv Comedy Clubs to send you advertisements, promotions and alerts via email. Now I perform in comedy clubs . He shares a comedy masterclass tracing all the lessons learned from his career growing up in the hood, being an addict, winning Last Comic Standing, working with and falling out with Gabriel Iglesias, making money in stand up comedy, and much more.Learn how to write, perform, and monetize your comedy in our comedy Incubator Hot Breath! Deterioro democrtico. For standup comics, from open micers to theater acts, to ask questions, answer questions, present material, coordinate shows, bitch about the industry, swap horror stories, and assorted bullshittery. Felipe Esparza is a Mexican born American stand-up comedian and actor. Cmo viene el riesgo poltico en Amrica Latina? - "Im not a tough guy, but I can beat up everyone at Trader Joes, but at Food-for-Less Now all we have to do is speak with Gabriel. Video: Biography: . If he actually was a joke thief I feel like we would have heard about it before this video. You have recently seen Esparza winning the 7th season of "Last Comic Standing," and appearing on the new Comedy Central series, "Russell Simmons Presents: Stand-Up at the El Rey." Felipe wanted recognition of that with a little more money than the rest of the comics on his tour. I couldn't enjoy the concert as much due to not being able to sit comfortably. As a child, he. The Las Vegas Philharmonic will perform out-of-this-world songs in Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center on March 3 and March 4. He could stand on a And I'm sure you are the exact opposite of what someone else wants to be. On his new comedy album, REBOUND MATERIAL, we get it all. He had his friends come out and open for him, and then he came out and did his hour. Edit: Just watched the clip, seems like more of a lame clickbait title tbh. to and imitated in several onstage stories by fellow comedian, Gabriel since 2014. and crafted his own jokes and stories from that. All rights reserved. He shares a comedy masterclass tracing all the lessons learned from his career growing up in the hood, being an addict, winning Last Comic Standing, working with and falling out with Gabriel Iglesias, making money in stand up comedy, and much more. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He shares a comedy masterclass tracing all the lessons learned from his career growing up in the hood, being an addict, winning Last Comic Standing, working with and falling out with Gabriel Iglesias, making money in stand up comedy, and much more.Learn how to write, perform, and monetize your comedy in our comedy Incubator Hot Breath! Comedian and actor Felipe Esparza got his start as a comedian all because someone asked him to list 5 goals in life. 100 meet and greet tickets will be available for $100 each on top of the selected ticket price. During his early years as a comedian, Felipe was part of the successful standup comedy TV show, "Que Locos" on Galavisin (the only Englishspeaking show on Spanish television). Stand-up comedian and podcast host, Hannah Berner, has announced her debut at Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas with a one-night-only show on Friday, May 26, 2023. Innocent until proven guilty! He shares a comedy masterclass tracing all the lessons learned from his career growing up in the hood, being an addict, winning Last Comic Standing, working with and falling out with Gabriel Iglesias, making money in stand up comedy, and much more. Buy tickets here! is one of the best comedy writers in the business. Happy for anyones honest success, though. Humphreys Concerts By the Bay - San Diego. We got an error. However he always kept them in bc the old school fans love them! We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. As we're deep into the 2022/2023 awards season, E! Felipe Esparza: Unmasked Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, 3301 Lyon Street San Francisco. Nick Turturro, Talia Shire and Paul Rodriguez and "Im Not Like that No More", He toes the lie a lot. So it kind of wouldve made sense for Gabriel to cut those bits out of his act. ?hour standa? Doors open 7pm. He won Last Comic Standing in 2010.[2]. SO worth it!! In the early days Felipe used to open for Gabriel, so it was really cool when you heard Gabes jokes and you instantly felt like you were in on the joke bc you had already watched Felipe perform. Over the years I've noticed so many changes in all the neighborhoods around me. After seeing him live I will now and forever be a huge fan of his. Finally, after 16 years of struggling, Felipe's big break came in the form of winning NBC's . Subscribe to receive updates on upcoming shows at the Chicago Improv. Doors open 7pm. Many people may not know Felipe is actually the first person to ever give Gabriel stage time way back in 1998. The Southern California native is the six highest-paid comedian in the United States. and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias (recorded) Making LA history, Gabe will be the first stand-up comedian to ever perform at Dodger Stadium. We got high AF afterwards. Thats a Trump style error. I shut up. Although he's being sloppy here how he's telling it. Top 5 Sickest Stephen King Sex Scenes (NSFW), The 10 Best And Most Controversial Hustler Magazine Covers Ever (NSFW). Since this is clearly a clip, is there a full length version of this? Read the sticky post for details on what you can post on this sub. 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