Manny Maldonado

Funny, Energetic—these are just some of the words to best describe funny man Manny Maldonado! Born in Modesto, California, and raised in the smaller town of Ceres, CA, Manny worked a variety of odd jobs, including as a dispatch supervisor for a medical supply company. On a dare from his friends, he tried stand-up comedy, and the rest is history!

A respected and well-liked figure in the stand-up comedy scene, Manny’s comedic style is best described as relatable, high-energy, and unapologetic. His unique ability to cross over to mainstream audiences is rapidly establishing him as one of the hottest comics today. Manny has worked alongside comedians like Dave Attell, Dave Chappelle, and Tommy Davidson, as well as musical greats such as Sheila E, Julio Iglesias, Eddie Money, and War.

In 2010, he performed for former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson, sharing the stage with Emmy Award-winning actor Bryan Cranston. Manny was also chosen as a writer for the 2012-2013 CBS Diversity Showcase and has toured with The Latin Kings of Comedy alongside Paul Rodriguez. In 2018, Manny performed at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal.

Manny’s performances span clubs, colleges, theaters, and military bases overseas. His television credits include Comedy Central’s Comedy Rehab, ABC’s Comics Unleashed, Comedy.TV, Galavision’s Que Locos, BET’s Comic View, Starz Network’s Stand UP, and The Dr. Phil Show as a guest panelist. He has also appeared on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network.

Manny Maldonado can currently be heard on Sirius XM Radio’s Raw Dawg Comedy and Pandora Radio.