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Included on the top 50 Latino Comedians in the country list, this New York Comedian thanks his Bronx upbringing for his comedic stylings. His material ranges from the familial to the political. A student of comedy, his comedic voice runs the gamut of styles. Known for his thought-provoking style, his sets have been known to promote dialogue and not to forget laughter. His stand-up credits include NBC’s SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO, BET’S COMICVIEW, SITV”S LATINO LAUGH FESTIVAL and most recently MARTIN LAWRENCE PRESENTS 1ST AMENDMENT on cable TV STARZ network.
This New York Comedian also founded the famed comedy troupe NUYORICAN RULE, in which he also served as head writer. The troupe had the distinct privilege of performing at the famed NUYORIACAN POETS CAFÉ in N.Y.C. for 12 years. A run that created an eclectic fan base which includes actress Rosie Perez, actors John Leguizamo & Danny Hoch, plus acclaimed Pulitzer Prize winning author Junot Diaz.
NUYORICAN RULE has appeared in several episodes of SHOWTIME AT THE APOLLO and was seen on NEW JOKE CITY hosted by veteran comedian ROBERT KLEIN. In a recent summer, Angelo starred as Rob in the Shoe Story at Vassar & New York Stage and Film. A play written by Ben Snyder and directed by Tony nominated director Thomas Kail.
New York Comedian writing
This New York Comedian also had the pleasure of writing and starring in 5 national commercial spots for BURGER KING. The commercials ran for over a year and won a multi-cultural award in advertising. In addition, his writing credits also include a monthly column in the NY DAILY NEWS’ VIVA supplement as well as being the head writer for the animated series LUGAR HEIGHTS, currently seen on MTV TR3S.
Angelo has spread his comedic talents to the World Wide Web with an appearance on JOKES YOU CAN WATCH on COMEDY CENTRAL.COM. Also, he is stretching his talents and broadening his appeal with the debut of his show on streetmarketradio.com. From the inception October 28, 2010 to present date the show has received acclaim and accolades from entertainment insiders.
New York Comedian filmography
This New York Comedian's filmography lists feature films HARLEM HOSTEL, DESTINATION UNKNOWN, ARRANGEMENT and THE START-UP. With his notoriety Angelo has been blessed with the opportunities to entertain audiences in clubs across the country (Chicago, Miami, San Antonio, Baltimore, Charlotte, NC and Pasadena, CA.) to name a few as well as abroad in Italy, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland.
While being talented is part of his success, Angelo enjoys the fact that he can perform his comedy in English and Spanish. This New York Comedian enjoys the use of his Puerto Rican heritage, which he believes helps bridge gaps and guides folks of all backgrounds and ethnicities to relate to his experiences and most importantly --- Laugh.
