Filipinos look like stoned Mexicans…
Edwin San Juan is the most talented Asian comedian I’ve seen. The very first time I saw him was on Asian Street Comedy while flipping channels on tv a few weeks ago. His stand up comedy act made such an impression on me that I had to find a live show. My friends and I tracked the comic down at the Sandwich Bar in Santa Fe Springs, CA.
Imagine this situation, 4 Asian guys walking into a small dark bar filled with just Mexican people. It was a packed house, and we were the only ones with “slanted eyes”. The first thing I said to myself was how is this Asian comic gonna pull this comedy show off in this situation? I had my doubts. But then 10 minutes later, this “stoned Mexican” looking guy got on stage and tore it up! The entire bar was rolling with laughter, it was insane! Edwin was able to take the similarities AND differences of our cultures and present it in such a hilarious way. After the show I felt stupid for even doubting him. I seen him perform for an all Asian crown on TV and for an all Latino crowd and he did great at both. What adaptability.
If you haven’t seen his show you NEED to see it, preferably live of course, but you can also get his dvd. You can get it on his website and also get a list of events there. He also hosts a comedy troupe called Slanted Comedy. You can view their schedule on myspace here.