Get ready to laugh out loud—FUERZAfest is turning up the volume on Latinx queer comedy! Join us for an evening of razor-sharp wit, fearless storytelling, and unapologetic punchlines as our lineup of Latine LGBTQ+ comedians takes the mic. From personal truths to cultural commentary, they’re here to make you think, feel, and—most importantly—laugh together. Whether you’re a comedy connoisseur or just looking for a night of fun, this is your chance to celebrate community, resilience, and the power of humor as resistance. Grab your friends, claim your seat, and let’s spark joy (and maybe a little mischief) in the heart of FUERZAfest!
HOST COMEDIAN
Gabe González
Gabe González is a Puerto Rican comedian, writer and actor living in Brooklyn, NY. He was born and raised in Central Florida.
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Gabe can be seen in Season 4 of The Last OG, the HBO Latino documentary Habla y Vota, and starred in Audible's The Comedians. He was featured in Brooklyn Magazine’s '30 Under 30’ in 2017, Time Out New York’s ‘Comedians of Color You Should Know’ in 2018 and his pilot Los Blancos was a winner at the Yes And Laughter Lab in 2019.
He’s hosted and produced digital videos for places like MTV, GLAAD and Remezcla, and performed stand-up across the country including places like NYC, Baltimore, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C.
His most recent projects include a monthly queer comedy show in NYC called 'The Lavender Scare' as well as hosting "We Disrupt This Broadcast," a new podcast from The Peabodys, and "Cruising Confessions," a new series from Sniffies and iHeartRadio.
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Gabe also hosted the Queerty Podcast from Forever Dog, wrote for Seasons 7 & 8 of MTV's 'Decoded with Franchesca Ramsey' and hosted Scruff’s comedic queer trivia show 'Hosting,' where he wrote and co-produced weekly games focused on LGBTQ+ history and culture.
GUEST COMEDIANS
ANA MACHO
JILBERTO SOTO
RIVER RAMIREZ
MICHELLADONNA
VENA CAVA
