A Stars Comedy Show, Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, September 16
This week, Ira spoke with Paul Rodriguez, headlining in the A Stars Comedy Show at the Ahern Luxury Boutique Hotel, September 16. In this episode of “Talk About Las Vegas With Ira,” Paul talks about his beginnings in show business; growing in comedy; who was responsible for pointing him to performing as a professional comedian; what makes you laugh; the “rantings of an old guy”; his friendship with Cesar Chavez; the first time he performed in Las Vegas; the influence of Freddie Prinze; getting into the Air Force; his new movie, Holy Cash; and what he loved to do for his parents; and his son, Paul Martin Rodriguez Jr. also known by his nickname P-Rod, an American professional street skateboarder and actor.
Longtime comedian Paul Rodriguez has been making audiences laugh all over the world (in Spanish and English) for nearly three decades with his unique brand of humor that is a perfect blend of his Latin heritage, the American dream and his undeniable universal appeal. As an actor and comedian, Paul Rodriguez’s multi-faceted career includes starring roles and featured appearances in more than 45 films and countless television series and comedy specials.
Voted one of the most influential Hispanics in America and awarded the Ruben Salazar Award by The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States Rodriguez has remained a constant force in his community and the world of comedy throughout his career.
Rodriguez's film credits include "Without Men" with Eva Longoria and Christian Slater; "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore”; "The Deported”; "I’m Not Like That No More" with comedian Felipe Esparza (2010 ; “Last Comic Standing" winner) Disney’s blockbuster hit "Beverly Hills Chihuahua"; "The World’s Fastest Indian;" "A Cinderella Story"; "How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass"; "Ali"; "Tortilla Soup"; "Crocodile Dundee in LA"; “Rat Race"; "Bloodwork"; "Chasing Papi" and "D.C. Cab" among others.
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