Gina Brillon
Gina Brillon | |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | American |
| Occupations | Comedian, Writer, Actress, and Podcaster |
| Website | ginabrillon |
Gina Brillon is an American comedian, writer, actress, and podcaster. She gained national recognition as the first Latina American comedian to reach the final of America’s Got Talent in 2021.[1]
Early life
Her mother entered her and her twin sister, Deborah Lynn, into a stand-up comedy contest when they were 17 years old.[2][3]
Career
At the start of her career, Brillon performed at various locations, including Carolines, The Comedy Store, and The Laugh Factory at both the Los Angeles and New York City outposts.[4]
In 2012, Brillon became the first Latina winner of NBC's Stand Up for Diversity Showcase.[5] The following year, she was named a "New Face" at the international Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.[6]
In 2013, she appeared on the TV series Gotham Comedy Live and The View; Following her TV appearances, Brillon was offered a production deal, in 2014, by Gabriel Iglesias for what became her first show, Pacifically Speaking.[4]
Her debut on Easily Offended aired on HBO Latino's Entre Nos franchise in 2019. Her sophomore one-hour special on Prime Video,The Floor is Lava, won a Gracie Award in 2021 and was nominated for an Imagen Award the same year.[7]
Brillon has appeared on television programs including Late Night with Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Kevin Can Wait, and The Conners.[8] In 2021, she became the first Latinx comedian to become a finalist on America's Got Talent.[9] Her fifth comedy special, Mind Your Business, debuts on YouTube on February 25, 2025.
Podcasting
Brillon is the co-host and executive producer of The State of: Women, a podcast from Clamor Audio.[10] The show explores gender equity across the United States, highlighting states that excel or falter in achieving equality and offering insights for listeners. She also co-hosted a podcast with Catherine Mendoza named Mess in Progress from 2019 to 2021.[11]
Awards and recognition
- NBC Stand Up for Diversity Showcase: First Latin winner (2012)
- America's Got Talent: First Latin comedian finalist (Season 16, 2021)
| Year | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Imagen Award | The Floor is Lava | Nominated |
| 2021 | Gracie Award | The Floor is Lava | Won |
Notable works
- Easily Offended (HBO Latino, 2018)
- The Floor Is Lava (Amazon Prime Video, 2019)
- Acting roles: Kevin Can Wait (CBS), The Conners (ABC)
References
- ^ "Gina Brillon makes history as first Latina comedian finalist on AGT". Variety. September 15, 2021.
- ^ "More Than Just For Laughs: An Interview with Comedian Gina Brillon". Latino Connection Magazine. June 28, 2018. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Brillon, Gina. "About". Gina Brillon Official Website. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ a b "Gina Brillon | Biography 2021". biographyhost. August 8, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ Lehan, Daniel (January 8, 2013). "NBCU Announces 2012 Stand-Up for Diversity Winners". Backstage. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Scudder, Maggie (December 22, 2022). "Gina Brillon Know Thyself". Gold Comedy. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Combs, Catherine (June 9, 2021). "46th ANNUAL GRACIE AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED BY THE ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA FOUNDATION". Alliance for Women in Media. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Gina, Brillon. "Gina Brillon IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ America's Got Talent (September 13, 2021). "AGT Contestants REACT to Being Voted Through to the FINALS! - America's Got Talent 2021". YouTube. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ "About". The State of: Women. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ^ Brillon, Gina. "Mess In Progress: A Homegirls Guide To Self-Help". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved January 20, 2025.