Spanish Aquí Presents

Spanish Aquí Presents
MediumImprov comedy
Alma materUpright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
Years active2018–present
MembersRaiza Licea
Oscar Montoya
Tony Rodríguez
Carlos Santos
Websitewww.instagram.com/spanishaquipresents/

Spanish Aquí Presents is an American comedy group based in Los Angeles. The group (Raiza Licea, Oscar Montoya, Tony Rodríguez, and Carlos Santos) formed in 2018 and is UCB LA's only all-Latino improv comedy show. Also known as SAP, they hosted a podcast of the same name from 2019–2021 on Earwolf that was nominated for a 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Award for Best Spanish Language Podcast.

History

Spanish Aquí Presents (SAP) formed in 2018 and comprises four group members: Raiza Licea, Oscar Montoya, Tony Rodríguez, and Carlos Santos. The bilingual comedy group formed at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) LA and they are the organization's first and only all-Latino mainstage improv comedy team.[1] Licea created SAP out of frustration from bullying she experienced at UCB, including being teased for her use of Spanglish.[2] The team was created as a space to showcase Latino comedians.[3] The name is an homage to the "SAP" button on television remotes that activates Spanish language dubbing.[4]

Their first show was January 11, 2018.[5] The team sold out the first show and several subsequent performances.[2] In addition to improv, the shows reflect other elements of Latino culture with the inclusion of a live DJ and a food truck.[6] SAP hosts a monthly show at UCB.[2]

Podcast

The group hosted a podcast of the same name on Earwolf from 2019–2021. The podcast discussions were held primarily in English with some Spanish, and include politics, sex, and working in the entertainment industry.[2] Each episode usually featured a guest and a short improvised sketch at the end.[4] The SAP podcast was recognized by Reader's Digest, PopSugar, Vulture, and ¡Hola!.[7][8][9][10] Spanish Aquí Presents was nominated for the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Award for Best Spanish Language Podcast.[11]

References

  1. ^ Castro, Marysol (2020-12-10). "Spanish Aquí Presents: Latinx improv team bring their hit show to the airwaves with popular podcast". PIX11.
  2. ^ a b c d martinez, priscilla (2019-12-16). "Meet Spanish Aqui Presents, a UCB Improv Team That Doesn't Do Tired Latino Stereotypes". Remezcla. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  3. ^ Stuart, Gwynedd (2018-01-11). "For the First Time Ever, an All-Latinx Variety Show Takes UCB's Main Stage". LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  4. ^ a b Christiansen, Noah (2020-12-09). "Spanish Aquí Presents". Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  5. ^ Stuart, Gwynedd (2018-01-11). "For the First Time Ever, an All-Latinx Variety Show Takes UCB's Main Stage". LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  6. ^ "Meet Spanish Aqui Presents, One Of LA's Hottest Comedy Groups". UPROXX. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  7. ^ Wen, Tria (2021-06-30). "20 of the Best Podcasts on Spotify in Every Category". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  8. ^ Segundo, Irene San (2021-12-30). "11 Latinx Podcasts We Listened to and Loved in 2021". Popsugar. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  9. ^ "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Save Tuca & Bertie!". Vulture. 2019-08-08. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  10. ^ "Exclusive: The new era of Latino podcasts". HOLA! USA. 2021-02-11. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
  11. ^ "2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: Full List of Winners". Fox Sports 1300. Retrieved 2024-07-15.