Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina is resonating with Latino audiences [Video]

Editor’s note: This story first appeared on palabra, the digital news site by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

By Jordan Coll | Edited by Julie Schwietert Collazo

“Don’t paste one,” Venezuelan comedian Angelo Colina often quips, a literal but not direct English iteration of the Spanish phrase “o sea, no pego una.” While that phrase may get lost in translation to an English speaking audience, Colina has been continuously gaining a following in both languages as he performs shows across the United States.

Colina, a bilingual Venezuelan comedian living in the U.S., spotlights some of the cultural stereotypes and distinct mannerisms brought by Latino and Hispanic communities. In his show, he sticks to what works for him – his Latino identity and personal experiences. Colina also talks about his journey as an immigrant on stage, alongside his schnoodle dog Charlie, who shares his similar nomadic path.

Growing up in the city of Maracaibo, Colina …