Carlos Mencia

Birth Name:

Ned Arnel Mencia

Birth Place:

San Pedro Sula, Honduras

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer

Best known for hosting the Comedy Central show "Mind of Mencia․"
Received a CableACE Award nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special for his HBO special in 2002
Attended California State University in Los Angeles
Began his comedy career performing stand-up at The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Store and The L․A․ Cabaret
Quote: "The one thing that comedy is beautiful at is lowering your guard․ When people are laughing, they're not defensive․"
Known for his "Dee Dee Dee Award," which is used to recognized people who don't make the best decisions
Participated in the "Tour for the Troops," an effort to bring music and comedy to members of the U․S․ military across the globe

2007ALMA Award - Outstanding Actor - Television Series, Mini-Series or Television Movie:Nominated
2007Imagen Award - Best Actor - Television:Nominated
2008ALMA Award - Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series:Nominated
2008Imagen Award - Best Actor - Television:Winner
2008Vision Award - Best Performance - Comedy:Nominated
2010Imagen Award - Best Actor - Film:Nominated

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