Ned Arnel Mencia

Carlos Mencia

Ned Arnel Mencia,(Carlos Mencia), was born October 22nd, 1967, in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. His mother and father, Magdelena Mencia and Roberto Honless, gave him to his Uncle Pablo and Aunt Consuelo Mencia to take care of him as their own son. Being the 17th out of 18 children, he regarded family to be of the utmost importance. He went to Hammel Grade School, in east Los Angeles, were he excelled in his schoolwork, and kept out of trouble. He grew up in east LA, California, and spent some time in Sico, Honduras. Eventually, Carlos graduated from Garfield High School in 1986.

Carlos

When Carlos graduated, it became harder and harder for him to stay out of trouble. He managed to stay out of gangs because of the love of his family, as well as his determination. In 1989, Carlos attended Cal State College, in Los Angeles. Eventually, he went to pursue a career in comedy, leaving school just one credit shy of his degree.

Carlos Mencia

In 1994, Carlos hosted a television show called "Loco Slam," still early in his comedic career. In 2000, his critically received debute album, Take a Joke America, was released by Warner Brothers Records, and in 2001-2002 he headlined for the Three Amigos Tour, along with the other comedians Pablo Francisco and Freddy Soto.

In 2005, Carlos was givin his own half-hour show called "Mind of Mencia," which he also produced through his own production company, NedLos.

I have chosen Ned Arnel Mencia as my hero because he inspired me to be a better person, and taught me that if you work hard, you can make something of yourself.