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Chuy Bravo Biography

Birth Name:Jesus Melgoza

Birth Place:Tangancicuaro, Mexico

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Founded The Little Nugget Foundation in his hometown in Mexico to help alcoholics recover
  • Survived prostate cancer after being diagnosed with the disease and receiving early treatment
  • Quote: "A denim shirt should never be worn with a pair of jeans, unless you're Jay Leno or a mannequin at a Levi's store․"
  • Quote: "If you're still wearing black jeans, you better be waiting tables or working as a mime․ If you're a mime who waits tables to make ends meet, you need to kill yourself․"
  • Became the first Latino television talk show sidekick in the history of American television when he joined "Chelsea Lately" as Chelsea Handler's assistant
  • Known for providing comic relief on the talk show "Chelsea Lately․"
  • Chelsea Handler once bought him a new car when she saw him driving to her show for the first time in a beat-up, old vehicle, which he claims inspired him to give back when he became successful
  • Threw the first pitch at Dodger Stadium in 2010, even though he didn't even learn how to hold the ball until just before he stepped onto the pitcher's mound
  • Stated that he likes western films and enjoys dressing up as John Wayne on Halloween
  • Co-wrote a book called "Little Nuggets of Wisdom" with "Chelsea Lately" producer Tom Brunelle