Chuy Bravo
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: "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․"
- 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․"
- 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
- Co-wrote a book called "Little Nuggets of Wisdom" with "Chelsea Lately" producer Tom Brunelle
- Stated that he likes western films and enjoys dressing up as John Wayne on Halloween