Paul Rodriguez comes to McAllen
WHAT: Paul Rodriguez and Joey Medina
WHEN: Feb. 13, 2010
TIME: 8 P.M.
WHERE: McAllen Convention Center Exhibit Hall
ADMISSION: FLOORS 1, 2, 3 - $45.00
SECTIONS 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107 - $35.00
FLOORS 4, 5, 6 and SECTIONS 100, 101, 108, 109 - $25.00
FLOORS 7, 8, 9 - $15.00
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Call 681-3800
PAUL RODRIGUEZ
MCALLEN – Paul Rodriguez is revered as one of the first Latin Kings of Comedy, both as an actor and a comedian.
Rodriguez, whose career spans more than two decades and includes roles in "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," "Ali," and "Crocodile Dundee in LA," will appear Saturday at McAllen Convention Center Exhibit Hall.
Rodriguez has been voted one of the most influential Hispanics in America, said his publicist Lakeitcha Thomas. He has also been 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. Paul has remained a constant force in his community and the world of comedy, she said.
"As an accomplished writer, director and producer for television, motion pictures and feature shows, Paul has several hit projects to his credit," Thomas wrote in a release.
"Rodriguez strikes comedy gold once again with the release of his latest stand-up concert DVD ‘Comedy Rehab’ she wrote. "As executive producer, Paul once again introduces America to some of the hottest comedians in Latino comedy. As seen on Comedy Central, the hit comedy special features performances by Rodriguez, Gene Pompa, and Shayla Rivera. For the DVD release, Paul teamed with up with Award-winning producer David Valdés ("Book of Eli", "Unforgiven") and Image Entertainment to feature never-before-seen footage including bonus performances and behind-the-scene interviews with the comedians."
Other hit projects, Thomas wrote, include the comedy concert film "The Original Latin Kings of Comedy," which Rodriguez executive-produced and starred in along with Cheech Marin, George Lopez and Carlos Mencia; Paul also wrote, directed and starred in the comedy, "A Million to Juan", plus six comedy specials for HBO including "Loco Slam," "Live in San Quentin" and "Idiots and Armadillos," which he also executive produced.
Paul is starring in the independent comedy, "I’m Not Like That No More," with comedian Felipe Esparza, said Thomas. The film is currently receiving critical buzz on the Film Festival circuit. Rodriguez is also co-starring in upcoming films "Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore," with Chris O’Donnell; and the independent film "The Deported."
