Spanish Aquí Presents Explained

Spanish Aquí Presents
Medium:	Improv comedy
Years Active:	2018–present
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Alma Mater:	Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre LA
Current Members:	Raiza Licea Oscar Montoya Tony Rodríguez Carlos Santos

Spanish Aquí Presents is an American comedy group based in Los Angeles. The group (Raiza Licea, Oscar Montoya, Tony Rodríguez, and Carlos Santos) formed in 2018 and is UCB LA's only all-Latinx improv comedy show. Also known as SAP, they hosted a podcast of the same name from 2019–2021 on Earwolf that was nominated for a 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Award for Best Spanish Language Podcast.

History

Spanish Aquí Presents (SAP) formed in 2018 and comprises four group members: Raiza Licea, Oscar Montoya, Tony Rodríguez, and Carlos Santos. The bilingual comedy group formed at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre (UCB) LA and they are the organization's first and only all-Latinx mainstage improv comedy team.^[1] Licea created SAP out of frustration with microaggressions she experienced at UCB, including being teased for her use of Spanglish.^[2] The team was created as a space to showcase Latinx comedians created for Latinx audiences.^[3] The name is an homage to the "SAP" button on television remotes that activates Spanish language dubbing.^[4] The members represent various Latinx ethnic backgrounds; Cuban (Licea and Rodríguez), Puertorriqueño (Santos), and Afro-Colombian (Montoya).^[5]

Their first show was January 11, 2018.^[6] The team sold out the first show and several subsequent performances. In addition to improv, the shows reflect other elements of Latinx culture with the inclusion of a live DJ and a food truck. SAP hosts a monthly show at UCB.

Podcast

The group hosted a podcast of the same name on Earwolf from 2019–2021. The podcast discussions were held primarily in English with some Spanish, and include politics, sex, and working in the entertainment industry. Each episode usually featured a guest and a short improvised sketch at the end. The SAP podcast was recognized by Reader's Digest, PopSugar, Vulture, and ¡Hola!.^{[7] [8] [9] [10]} Spanish Aquí Presents was nominated for the 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Award for Best Spanish Language Podcast.^[11]

External links

• Official Instagram
• Spanish Aquí Presents -- Podcast archive on Earwolf.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Castro . Marysol . 2020-12-10 . Spanish Aquí Presents: Latinx improv team bring their hit show to the airwaves with popular podcast . PIX11.
2. Web site: martinez . priscilla . 2019-12-16 . Meet Spanish Aqui Presents, a UCB Improv Team That Doesn't Do Tired Latino Stereotypes . 2024-07-15 . Remezcla . en-US.
3. Web site: Stuart . Gwynedd . 2018-01-11 . For the First Time Ever, an All-Latinx Variety Show Takes UCB's Main Stage . 2024-07-15 . LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles . en.
4. Web site: Christiansen . Noah . 2020-12-09 . Spanish Aquí Presents . 2024-07-15 . Los Angeles Blade: LGBTQ News, Rights, Politics, Entertainment . en-US.
5. Web site: 2020-06-05 . Meet Spanish Aqui Presents, One Of LA’s Hottest Comedy Groups . 2024-07-15 . UPROXX . en-US.
6. Web site: Stuart . Gwynedd . 2018-01-11 . For the First Time Ever, an All-Latinx Variety Show Takes UCB's Main Stage . 2024-07-15 . LAmag - Culture, Food, Fashion, News & Los Angeles . en.
7. Web site: Wen . Tria . 2021-06-30 . 20 of the Best Podcasts on Spotify in Every Category . 2024-07-15 . Reader's Digest . en-US.
8. Web site: Segundo . Irene San . 2021-12-30 . 11 Latinx Podcasts We Listened to and Loved in 2021 . 2024-07-15 . Popsugar . en.
9. Web site: 2019-08-08 . This Week in Comedy Podcasts: Save Tuca & Bertie! . 2024-07-15 . Vulture . en.
10. Web site: 2021-02-11 . Exclusive: The new era of Latino podcasts . 2024-07-23 . HOLA! USA . en-us.
11. Web site: 2021 iHeartRadio Podcast Awards: Full List of Winners . 2024-07-15 . Fox Sports 1300 . en.