She describes herself as “Walmart version Sofia Vergara” which most people would consider an asset, but for Nacya Marreiro, being pretty isn’t always a plus in comedy. In this podcast interview, Nacya talks about the double standard for women in stand-up comedy and the hurdles she’s had to overcome as she strives for stardom in Los Angeles.

Interview Highlights include:

• What the real-life week-to-week hustle of a rising comic looks like

• How the right amount of childhood trauma pushed her to succeed

• How she literally stopped traffic to get Tiffany Haddish in her stand-up show

• How her career in comedy all started with a friend’s dare

About Nacya: Born and raised in the South of Portugal, Nacya first discovered her love for stand-up comedy while traveling around the world as a flight attendant, and hasn't stopped ever since. She has performed her stand-up comedy on stages all around the world, including NYC's The Stand and Grisly Pear Comedy, Austin Texas' Creek and the Cave and Vulcan, and LA's Laugh Factory, Comedy Store, Bourbon Room, and Haha Comedy Club. She's also created her own comedy show, "The Riff," which has attracted high-profile guests like Joe Rogan and TJ Miller, as well as her own comedy cooking show called "Mouth Full."

Learn more:

Website: NacyaMarreiro.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Nacya_Marreiro

Can Women in Standup Comedy Be Pretty & Funny? (with Nacya Marreiro)