Jack Assadourian Jr.’s Debut Special, “Mexican Armenian” to Premiere on YouTube

Jack Assadourian Jr. is preparing to bring the laughs…

The 41-year-old half-Mexican American stand-up comedian, actor and podcast host has announced that his debut special, Mexican Armenian, will premiere on YouTube at 12 p.m. PT on Thursday, September 17.

Jack Assadourian Jr.In the special, Assadourian explores the unexpected similarities between his Mexican and Armenian cultures.

Through stories about his multicultural upbringing, family and raising Mexican-Armenian children of his own, he affectionately — and relentlessly — roasts both sides of his heritage.

Directed by comedian Jeremiah Watkins, who produced alongside Miles Williams, the special was filmed at The Alex Theater in Assadourian’s hometown of Glendale, CA.

An up-and-coming stand-up with over 400K followers across social platforms, Assadourian Jhas appeared at Netflix Is a Joke Fest and on platforms including Netflix, Prime Video and Hulu.

He has also been featured on podcasts including About Last Night with Adam Ray and The Church of What’s Happening Now with Joey Diaz.

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias’ Dodger Stadium Standup Special to Air on Netflix in October

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is bringing the funny to Netflix this October… 

The 46-year-old Mexican American comedian/actor’s landmark standup event at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium will premiere globally on the streamer on October 18.

Gabriel IglesiasGabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy Live from Los Angeles” was filmed as part of the “Netflix is a Joke” festival on May 6.

It made history as Iglesias became the first comedian to ever perform at Dodger Stadium.

In the special, Iglesias talks about growing up in the Los Angeles region (he’s a native of Long Beach), a recent attempt at extortion towards him, and where he holds the record for receiving the highest fine on stage. Iglesias, John Bravakis and Joe Meloche executive produce Gabriel Iglesias: Stadium Fluffy Live from Los Angeles, which was directed by Manny Rodriguez.

Iglesias is also the first comedian to score back-to-back sellout concerts at the venue, which holds more than 45,000 people. Before his shows, the standup was praised by officials for his work to make audiences laugh and for the tone that he strikes in his comedy.

The star was presented formal certificates and proclamations from city, county and state officials and Iglesias’ milestone was celebrated with the publication of a special edition of Variety devoted to Iglesias’ path-breaking career.

“This is powerful,” Iglesias said of the outpouring from civic leaders at the time. “I’m just trying to tell jokes, make people laugh, make people smile.”

The timing of the historic Dodger Stadium performances coincided with the anniversary of his mother’s passing, a decade nearly to the day — something that he found “beautiful and poetic,” he said at the time. “Every anniversary we always relive it,” Iglesias said. “Now it’s going to be the worst week of my life and the best week of my life.”

Iglesias is currently on his “Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias: Back On Tour.”