Edwin San Juan

Comedian Edwin San Juan? Never heard of him. But after seeing this DVD I know YOU will, as this Filipino comedian will soon be a household name! I had the good fortune of seeing his DVD and I was extremely impressed. While the production was slightly lacking, the humor wasn't. Edwin's take on his family and the Filipino community is hysterical. I was almost on my back as his style of comedy is old school, as a guy who tells funny stories about his upbringing, his family and his friends. If you have seen him before, it was the following- as he has performed on BET's COMIC VIEW or Showtime’s THE LATINO LAUGH FESTIVAL. And he has performed his stand up routine at comedy clubs like the IMPROV, THE COMEDY STORE, THE COMIC STRIP and THE LAUGH FACTORY. Edwin’s DVD can be found on his website for sale at www.edwinsanjuan.net. The DVD was produced by Monkey’s Uncle Productions. Pass it on! Now You know the truth! - The Humor Mill

To kick off the first night of Homecoming week, ASPB showcased three comedy acts: the first involving black comedian Bruce Jingles whose hilarious rendition of Samuel L. Jackson had the crowd in stitches, the second featured Filipino comedian Edwin San Juan who garnered the loudest approval from the audience, and featured Jeff Garcia as the headliner, who does voice work for the cartoon "Jimmy Neutron."

The second act featured San Juan, a self-proclaimed 36-year-old who still lives at home with his parents. He had the entire audience busting up with laughter at his many antics involving an imitation of how old Flipinos all look alike and a show he would like to see up on the television, "Queer Factor," where gay men must act straight to win the cash prize at the end. Along with the comedian acts, there was a very vocal audience member in the back of the audience who shouted out every now and then, "let me smoke you out!" This just fit in with the theme of San Juan's act as he talked to the audience about why marijuana is better for people than other drugs since it is impossible to over dose on it. Time magazine has an article which states, in order for a person to overdose on marijuana they must smoke 900 joints in 24 hours.


Jeff Garcia and Company put on
hilarious show

SHERRY MAE ESER
STAFF WRITER
ERICH CHEN/
Jeff Garcia performed at the University Theatre on Thursday night to kick off UCR's Homecoming week. - UC Riverside

It's a one-two combo of chuckles as The Laugh Factory presents comedians Edwin San Juan and Paul Ogata. Los Angeles based San juan won UPN's "The Talent Agency" nine weeks in a row.

This show is a can't miss!

- Honolulu Advertiser

For some comedians who possess an enormous amount of talent: it's just a matter of when. In the case of Edwm San Juan, this is exactly the case. The long-time veteran of standup comedy is literally on the brink of super stardom. Recently, Edwin was the winner of UPN's "The Talent Agency," an astonishing nine weeks in a row. "When I watched the show, he (Edwin) seemed to be in a league by himself," raved well-known Casting Director Nancy Foy. Foy went on to say, "This guy will break it big sooner rather than later." Impressing audiences and industry ~ pros is nothing new for this thirty-something Filipino, who was." raised in Los Angeles. Edwin has excelled on several television J shows and on stages at the biggest comedy clubs in America. San JuaJ.1'S credits include BET's Comic View," the popular Galavision show, "Que Locos," "Destination! Stardom" on PAX, and Showtime's "Latino Laugh Festival." former Playboy Playmate of the Year and E Channel star Anna Nichole said at an appearance at the world Famous Laugh Factory in Hollywood. "All the comics were funny that night, but he (Edwin) was by far the funniest one up in that show," claims Smith. "His bit about filipino people mixing up the b's and the p's is one of the funniest things I've ever seen," says Smith. Former "Destination Stardom" Producer Richard Valenzuela predicted, "Edwin is definitely going to be a household name someday"
- Richard Valenzuela, TV Producer

In a business where funny comedians , are a dime a dozen, San Juan separates ,j himself from the competition by sticking to personal life stories and specific stories about his Filipino up bringing. Whether it's a simple facial expression explaining how all Filipino's have the same look as old people or the tact that they all take karaoke way too serious. Edwin takes the audience through a journey of his life. "The great ones tell us who they are and what they believe," says Rick Messina of Messina/Baker Management. Many believe that Edwin San Juan has that great quality. Edwin is a terrific personal story teller," explains Hollywood power manager Christopher Wright.

Edwin will continue his stand up comedy and hopes to expand his already growing television and movie career. '.1 really want to hit the commercials, television shows, and movie auditions hard," says San Juan. Judging by the success that Edw.in ha... already had as a comedian. both on stage and on the small screen, the booming career seems inevitable! Keep your eyes and ears open for a man who is a shoe in to become a fixture in show business!


- Smash Publicity

Barbara- First off, thank you so much for being on the ball! Secondly, Edwin was GREAT! He was a great guy and the students really responded to his show! I look forward to seeing him do some great things! Thanks again!

Blake Red Elk
Program Coordinator
University of Arkansas 10/2007



- Various

Wanted to let you know that Edwin did a great job last evening and as you indicated he was a superb guy to work with.

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James N. Anderson, Ph.D.
Special Assistant to the Vice President
International Education
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Savannah, Georgia - Armstrong Atlantic State University