The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), the nation's premier Hispanic youth leadership development and educational organization, announced today it has partnered with SiTV, the first English-language, Latino-themed network, to co-produce the Fifth Annual Reyes of Comedy Night, starring Carlos Alazraqui of Comedy Central's RENO 911.
Sponsored by The Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc., this year's Reyes of Comedy Night line-up also will include comedians Bill Santiago of Comedy Central's "Premium Blend," Darren Carter of SiTV's Latino Laugh Festival, and Monique Marvez of Monique and the Man, to benefit CHCI's nationally recognized leadership development and educational service programs.
Reyes of Comedy Night is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd at the Washington, D.C. Warner Theatre and will feature special guest Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (CA-39).
"Since 1978, CHCI has helped develop the next generation of Hispanic leaders," said CHCI President and CEO Esther Aguilera. "Comedy Night supports that mission by featuring our nation's talented Hispanic 'Reyes' (kings) of comedy."
Reyes of Comedy Night is one of three CHCI events commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month. CHCI's 2006 Public Policy Conference and 29th Annual Gala will be held in Washington, D.C., from October 2 - 4. For more information, visit http://www.chci.org/ or call (202) 543-1771.
Carlos Alazraqui can be seen playing officer James Garcia in Comedy Central's series RENO 911, now it its fourth season and soon to be a major motion picture in January 2007. Alazraqui also is known as the Chihuahua's voice from Taco Bell's "Yo Quiero Taco Bell" campaign, and as Mr. Crocker, a schoolteacher on Nickelodeon's Fairly Odd Parents. Next, Alazraqui is voicing a wacky penguin with Robin Williams in George Miller's animated film "Happy Feet."
Bill Santiago of Comedy Central's Premium Blend is self-described as a stand-up comedian who "narrowly escaped a career in journalism." Currently developing and touring Spanglish 101, Santiago's show examines everything you ever wanted to know -- and were afraid to ask -- about Latinos.
Darren Carter, known as the "Rooster," has performed on Comedy Central's Premium Blend and SiTV's Latino Laugh Festival. Carter has appeared in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Galavision's Que Locos and BET's The Way We Do It. Carter also appears in Be Cool, starring John Travolta, the sequel to Get Shorty. Recently, Carter filmed Uncle P, a movie starring Master P and L'il Romeo.
Monique Marvez, "combining an hourglass figure and a stopwatch wit," has taken audiences by storm over the last 15 years. Dynamic and downright hilarious, Marvez continues her transition from stage to microphone as morning host of San Diego's Monique and the Man on 100.7 Jack FM.
