Spanish Aquí Presents is an American comedy group based in Los Angeles. The group (Raiza Licea, Oscar Montoya, Tony Rodríguez, and Carlos Santos) is UCB LA's only all-Latinx 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
editSpanish 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-Latinx mainstage improv comedy team.[1] Licea created SAP out of frustration with microaggressions she experienced at UCB, including being teased for her use of Spanglish.[2] The team was created as a space to showcase Latinx comedians created for Latinx audiences.[3] The name is an homage to the "SAP" button on television remotes that activates Spanish language dubbing.[4] The members represent various Latinx ethnic backgrounds; Cuban (Licea and Rodriguez), Puertorriqueño (Santos), and Afro-Colombian (Montoya).[5]
Their first show was January 11, 2018. [6] The team sold out the first show and several subsequent performances.[2] In addition to improv, the shows reflect other elements of Latinx culture with the inclusion of a live DJ and a food truck.[5] SAP hosts a monthly show at UCB.[2]
Podcast
editThe 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
edit- ^ Castro, Marysol (2020-12-10). "Spanish Aquí Presents: Latinx improv team bring their hit show to the airwaves with popular podcast". PIX11.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Christiansen, Noah (2020-12-09). "Spanish Aquí Presents". Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ a b "Meet Spanish Aqui Presents, One Of LA's Hottest Comedy Groups". UPROXX. 2020-06-05. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Wen, Tria (2021-06-30). "20 of the Best Podcasts on Spotify in Every Category". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Wen, Tria (2021-06-30). "20 of the Best Podcasts on Spotify in Every Category". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Segundo, Irene San (2021-12-30). "11 Latinx Podcasts We Listened to and Loved in 2021". Popsugar. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
- ^ Editors, Vulture (2019-08-08). "This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Save Tuca & Bertie!". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
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has generic name (help) - ^ "2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: Full List of Winners". Fox Sports 1300. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
External links
edit- Official Instagram
- Spanish Aquí Presents - Podcast archive