About Luis Aravena
Luis Aravena, full name Luis Aravena Carrillo, is a Chilean stand-up comedian from Talcahuano who worked as a registered nurse for about 15 years before turning to comedy full time, spending years balancing hospital shifts by day with stand-up performances at night. His material draws directly on his nursing career, including his well-known character Soa Gladys, built from the different nurse personalities he observed on the job. He got his first opportunities to perform live comedy starting in 2015 through the radio program Pongamonos Serios on Los 40. Aravena has toured Chile with his stand-up act, performing his routine En Practica in cities including Los Angeles, La Serena and Vina del Mar, and has shared the stage with fellow comedian Darinka Gonzalez at the Gran Refugio comedy club.
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Frequently asked questions
Was Luis Aravena a nurse?
Yes. Luis Aravena worked as a registered nurse for about 15 years, balancing hospital shifts by day with stand-up at night, before turning to comedy full time.
Who is Soa Gladys?
Soa Gladys is Luis Aravena's best-known character, built from the different nurse personalities he observed during his nursing career.
How did Luis Aravena get his start in comedy?
His first chances to perform live comedy came in 2015 through the radio program Pongamonos Serios on Los 40.
What is En Practica?
En Practica is the stand-up routine Aravena has toured around Chile, with stops in cities including Los Angeles, La Serena and Vina del Mar.
Where is Luis Aravena from?
Luis Aravena Carrillo is a Chilean stand-up comedian from Talcahuano who has shared the stage with Darinka Gonzalez at the Gran Refugio comedy club.
