Este Latino tops the list of Latino Movers N ’ Shakers in 2010 on a National Level !
Este Latino tops the list of Latino Movers N ’ Shakers in 2010 on a National Level !
The name George Lopez needs very little introduction . His career spans about two decades , and he is definitely a multitalented entertainer whose career encompasses television , film , stand-up comedy , and now , “ late-night ” television ! Who doesn ’ t love George Lopez – he taught us that it ’ s okay to laugh at our own misfortunes … and that in fact it is better to laugh than to cry .
His childhood had been tough . George ’ s father left the family when George was two months old . When he was 10 years old , his mother moved to Sacramento , remarrying and leaving George in the care of his tough , no-nonsense and emotionally distant maternal grandmother , Benne Gutierrez and step-grandfather , Refugil Gutierrez . As a child , George ’ s birthday was never celebrated . George has never found his father who he believes is living in Mexico .
Lopez created Warner Bros Television ’ s groundbreaking hit sitcom , George Lopez , which he cocreated , wrote , produced and starred . The show ran for six seasons on ABC . George Lopez remains a huge success in syndication on both broadcast stations and cable ’ s Nick at Nite , quickly becoming the cable network ’ s highest rated program . It is now among the top five comedies and top 20 weekly programs in syndication .
As many of us already know , George is now the host of his own late night talk show , “ Lopez
Tonight ”, which premiered in November of 2009 as an instant hit . Lopez
Tonight premiered to an average audience of
3.2 million people . Coined as “ a big party ”,
George sure does bring the fun back to late night . The show airs Monday through Thursday nights on TBS . George is also an Executive Producer of the show .
2010 has already been a busy year for George , who starred opposite Jackie Chan in the comedy , “ The Spy Next Door ” for Lions Gate Films , which was released early this year , and this past February , Lopez also starred in the hit romantic comedy “ Valentine ’ s Day ” which was directed by Gary Marshall for Warner Bros .
Maintaining an extremely active schedule on the big screen while also on television would be multi-tasking in itself , however , George also continues his successful career as a standup comedian , selling out coast to coast and continuously breaking attendance records at major theatres and arenas .
Lopez resides in Los Angeles , California , with his wife Ann , and their daughter Mayan .
George loves to play golf . He learned to play by hitting lemons in his backyard when he was a kid .
Despite the fact that George had a very difficult childhood full of harshness and deprivation , he never allowed that to stop him in the pursuit his dreams .
Amigos y Amigas …. I give you Mr . George Lopez !
Latin Times Magazine 2010 ’ s , National Latino Mover N Shaker !