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• Carlos Mencia is best known for his weekly television show Mind of Mencia. In the beginning of 2007, several comedians, including Joe Rogan, Bobby Lee, and Bill Cosby, accused Mencia of stealing material from his peers.

  Mencia put his two cents worth in when he predicted he would win the 2009 Toyota Grand Prix Celebrity Competition stating "Not arrogant, not cocky, just a matter of fact - the sun will set and come up tomorrow and Carlos is gonna win the race."Contra Costa Times: World's fastest rehearsal (April 8, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Real name: Ned Arnel Mencía
  2. Born: October 22, 1967Carlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  3. Birthplace: San Pedro Sula, HondurasCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  4. Has 17 siblingsCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  5. Sent to his aunt and uncle in Los Angeles at 3 months oldCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  6. Returned to Honduras in his late teensCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  7. Spouse: Amy MenciaBiography: Carlos Mencia Biography (1967- )
  8. Education: HS diploma, Garfield high School, Los AngelesCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  9. First standup: Amateur night at The Laugh FactoryCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  10. Breakthrough: Named International Comedy Grand Champion from Buscando EstrellasCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  11. Has appeared on Arsenio Hall, Moesha and An Evening at the ImprovCarlos Mencia: The History Of Mencia
  12. First half-hour comedy special on HBO: Loco Slam, 1994Biography: Carlos Mencia Biography (1967- )
  13. Started Mind of Mencia on Comedy Central in 2005Biography: Carlos Mencia Biography (1967- )
  14. Often accused for stealing jokes

• Mardi Gras

  Mencia was set to perform in the 2009 Mardi Gras in New Orleans on a float organized by the Krewe of Orpheus, and along with other celebrities such as Jim Belushi, Joan Rivers and Bryan Batt. He was cut from the schedule when Krewe members were made aware of jokes he had made at the expense of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.Huffington Post: Carlos Mencia Pulled From Mardi Gras Parade For Offensive Routine (VIDEO) (February 6, 2009)

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  Mind of Mencia | Comedy Central | Joe Rogan | Bill Cosby | George Lopez

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