Cristela Alonzo

stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer

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Cristela Alonzo on KCRW

Comedian Cristela Alonzo talks about her childhood without financial security or health insurance, and the responsibility she shouldered as a first-generation Mexican American.

Cristela Alonzo on ‘wild ride’ of understanding depression and poverty

Comedian Cristela Alonzo talks about her childhood without financial security or health insurance, and the responsibility she shouldered as a first-generation Mexican American.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Last fall, comedian Cristela Alonzo joined us to talk about how she beat the odds to become the first Latina to create and star in her own sitcom.

Cristela Alonzo on Life after 'Cristela'

Last fall, comedian Cristela Alonzo joined us to talk about how she beat the odds to become the first Latina to create and star in her own sitcom.

from The Business

Cristela Alonzo’s new sitcom is part of ABC’s much-touted push for more diverse programming on its primetime schedule.

‘Cristela’

Cristela Alonzo’s new sitcom is part of ABC’s much-touted push for more diverse programming on its primetime schedule.

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