Cristela Alonzo

Cristela Alonzo is a boundary-breaking comedian who made history as the first Mexican-American woman to create, produce, and star in her own network sitcom, Cristela, on ABC. Hailing from San Juan, Texas, Alonzo uses her platform to share a hilarious and heartfelt perspective on the immigrant experience, class, and identity. Her sharp observational wit has earned her a dedicated global following and cemented her status as a vital voice in modern comedy. Beyond the small screen, Alonzo has delivered two critically acclaimed Netflix specials, Lower Classy and Middle Classy, and voiced the iconic character Cruz Ramirez in Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3. Her diverse career spans from guest-hosting The View to starring in HBO’s His Dark Materials.