Raucous, irreverent, and never politically correct, Willie Barcena is one of the sharpest minds in comedy. His universal material spans family, religion, race, sex, politics, and whatever else you aren’t supposed to talk about. His twelve tonight show appearances are among the most frequent for any comedian and by far the most for any Latino comedian.
A 20-year comedy veteran and road warrior, Willie brings laughs and insights all over the world, including many shows for the troops stationed abroad. He has appeared on many TV shows including: “Moesha”, The Wayans Brothers,” and he was chosen to be the host of the popular SY-TV production “Latino Laugh Festival – The Show.”
His one-hour comedy central special received rave reviews, and he followed that up with a Showtime special, and his latest special, now on Netflix, shows Willie is just getting better. Look out for Willie’s next special, coming soon, and check him out on social media to see new material and stay up on all things Willie.
Featuring Andrea Abbate
Andrea Abbate has proven herself to be a powerhouse in the world of comedy. She’s found success as a stand-up comedian, television writer, actor/performer and producer.
Andrea seamlessly blends sharp, edgy humor with an inviting charm that draws audiences in. Her ability to tackle bold, often controversial topics with a clever, relatable twist sets her apart in the comedy scene. She finds hilarious ways to highlight the absurdities of life and bring people together through laughter.
Her talents have earned her opportunities work with Bill Maher, Bob Saget, Niecy Nash, Earthquake, Paul Rodriguez and Adam Carolla. She’s reached a national audience with several performances on “Evening At The Improv” and nine appearances on “Politically Incorrect”, as well as, guest starring on many TV shows. Abbate is a favorite guest on Earthquake's SiriusXM radio show, “Quake’s House”. The LA Times wrote, “She’s is as sweet as a perfumed eviction notice or a sugar-coated bullet.”
Beyond the stage, Andrea is a successful TV writer and producer, and is known for her distinctive voice and sharp comedic sensibility. She’s created TV shows for Showtime, HBO, NBC, CBS, ABC, Disney+ and Freeform.
Whether performing live, writing TV shows, or acting in them, her bold, fearless humor make her an undeniable talent and a standout force in comedy.