Cristela Alonzo
Cristela Alonzo
Cristela Alonzo is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer, who created and starred in the ABC sitcom Cristela. She is the first Mexican American woman to create, produce, write, and star in her own US network show...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionComedian
Date of Birth6 January 1979
CityHidalgo, TX
CountryUnited States of America
candles churches devout grew include juan mom san tribute trips
We grew up devout Catholics, so my trips to San Juan always include going to the churches that we used to go to and lighting candles and everything. Everything I do in San Juan is what I used to do with my mom, kind of as a tribute to her.
character half jokes love loved stood understand
I used to love 'Murphy Brown' as a kid. I didn't even understand half of the jokes that were going on, but I loved the character so much that they stood out.
dimension female genuine love side
I love basketball. I love football. And to me, I think that's a dimension that you don't see with a lot of female leads, especially. I have a genuine love for it, and I always thought it was very interesting to show that side of me.
opportunity blue stories
I understand a lot of celebrities lose weight because they have the opportunity to get in shape and become healthier, but when you get so polished, you can't tell the story of a blue-collar family anymore.
eight years diners
The first eight years of my life, we lived in an abandoned diner - we were basically squatters.
watches grew grew-up
Because I grew up in McAllen, we would watch Televisa a lot.
voice giving littles
It might sound dramatic and a little grandiose, but as a Latina, I would like to be someone that gives a voice to my culture.
my-family materials
A lot of my material was based on my family.
mom kids feel-good
I always knew, even as a kid, that my mom had a really rough life, and I always wanted to make her feel happy and to make her feel good.
becoming steps comic
There aren't any concrete steps to becoming a comic.
names people liberty
When you have a different name, people just kind of take the liberty to spell it how they want.
dream survival trying
My family doesn't understand trying to chase your dreams because they were all about survival.
home texas years
I love the Rio Grande Valley. I always say it's home - Texas is home. I've been out in L.A. a little over ten years, and I still get so excited when I go back home. It just feels comfortable; it makes me smile.
goal might different
My goal has always been to just kind of show how my family, we might be a different culture, but we're completely like everybody else.