Ricky Velez to Record First Comedy Special at HBO

Ricky Velez is bringing the laughs…

The half-Puerto Rican Stand-up comedian/actor will team up with Judd Apatow for his first comedy special at HBO

Ricky Velez

Velez’s untitled special is set to tape later this year.

Velez will be reteaming with Apatow following their work together on feature The King of Staten Island, which Apatow, co-wrote, directed and produced, and Velez appeared in and co-produced.

Apatow will executive produce the special with Velez, along with Jon KamenMeredith BennettNeal Marshall and Dave Sirulnick

Mike Bonfiglio will direct the special and produce with Josh Church.