A good laugh is capable of making you forget your problems. It can aliviate your day and shift your mood from negative to positive. Beyond entertainment, comedy has always been a way of declaring your stance and to even protest a situation. Women have always had lots to say, with them having more space to speak their minds in this era. This is clearly represented in stand up, an area that counts with hundreds of women, among them, Latinas.
With diverse topics yet united by a feminine perspective, these comedians have earned the love of audiences and have made thousands laugh. Among the topics they cover are marriage, the hurdles relationships face on a day to day basis, sexuality, social media, and the challenges that women face. Luckily, we can find all of these women across social media and streaming platforms, and have listed some of them here, guaranteeing that you won’t regret giving them your attention.
© GettyImagesSofía Niño de Rivera
de Rivera is without a doubt one of the leading figures in Mexican stand up, having a unique sense of humor that has awarded her legions of fans. de Rivera has shared that after working for years in PR, she decided to kick start her career in comedy, dedicating her time to stand up. She got married four years ago, an event that provided her with tons of material for her shows. You can find her comedy specials on Netflix, which are called “Exposed” and “Natural Selection.”
© @malepichotMalena Pichot
Who said comedy and activism can’t go hand in hand? This Argentinean comedian has used laughter to communicate a feminist message with her audience, broaching complex topics like women’s freedoms and rights. Having studied music and theater in college, Pichot earned notoriety after one of her videos on YouTube went viral, talking very animatedly about a breakup. Today, she’s known for her stand up, her acting and her work as a screenwriter. She has a special on Netflix called “Complex Stupidity,” where she shows off a humor that discusses sexuality, language, and more controversial subjects.
© @lisspereiraLiss Pereira (Colombia)
Liss Pereira is a Colombian actress, radio host, and comedian with a long career in radio and television, including participating in the local Masterchef Celebrity program. Thanks to her singular sense of humor, Pereira has managed to find success across various platforms, reflecting over adult life and its many expectations and realities. She does this in a way that’s fun and intelligent, often broaching topics like love, couples’ dynamics and sexuality. She was two specials on Netflix, “Average Adult,” and “Retaining liquids.”
© @alexisdeondaAlexis de Anda (México)
The great capacity to laugh about one’s life and its circumstances has helped de Anda triumph in comedy. Strange anecdotes, her experiences as a woman, and her observations on the world tend to be the center of her comedy, often talking about weddings, workout culture, and the like. Her Netflix special, “Mea Culpa” is now streaming. She’s also available on the Prime Video series “LOL: Last One Laughing” alongside Eugenio and Jose Eduardo Derbez.
© @lajaniduJani Dueñas (Chile)
The succesful Chilean program “31 minutes” had Jani Dueñas amidst its talents. Dueñas has made a career as an actress, comedian and radio host, and she’s dabbled in music and in the editorial world. In 2018, she was published in Time magazine for having one of the best comedy specials: “Great Failures of Yesterday and Today,” available on Netflix. She likes to talk about diet culture, getting old, and sex, topics that are particularly resonant for women.
© @natavaldebenitoNatalia Valdebenito (Chile)
Unafraid of expressing her opinions, even her political ones, Valdebenito is a talented Chilean comedian and one of the women who best represents stand up in Latin America. Like some of her colleagues, she’s found a way of making comedy while also sharing her ideals regarding women’s rights and liberties. She has several specials on Netflix including “Screamer and Not Scared” and “Natalia Valdebenito: the Special.”
© @lagabyllanasGaby Llanas (México)
Llanas is a comedian with a background in psychology, making her an interesting addition to this list. Aside from her podcast, Llanas tends to share funny content on social media, including videos where she skillfully unites psychology with a sense of humor, tackling gender violence, couple dynamics, stress, and more. She has a special on Netflix called “Comedians of the World.”
