Diego Mateus
Stand-up comedian from Colombia ๐จ๐ด
About Diego Mateus
Diego Mateus is a Colombian writer, storyteller and stand-up comedian born on November 25, 1976, holding degrees in creative writing and social sciences. He began performing as a storyteller in university spaces in 1997 and has built an 18-year career known for direct, unfiltered, often political humor covering topics such as urban pollution, childhood, rock music, family and the absurdities of daily life, citing George Carlin, Robin Williams, Woody Allen and Jerry Seinfeld as influences.
He was part of the cast of the RCN program Los Comediantes de la Noche and appeared in an episode of Comedy Central Stand Up: Colombia. In 2004 he won the IDTC storytelling prize for his piece La Poison, and he has toured his solo stand-up show Mucho Voltaje, staged at the Teatro Jorge Eliecer Gaitan, along with the earlier work La Cofradia de los Indeseados. He posts stand-up material on his YouTube channel, Tirando Linea con Diego Mateus.
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Frequently asked questions
What kind of comedy does Diego Mateus do?
Colombian comedian Diego Mateus is known for direct, unfiltered, often political humor about urban pollution, rock music and the absurdities of daily life.
How did Diego Mateus start performing?
Diego Mateus, born on November 25, 1976, started out as a storyteller in university spaces in 1997. He holds degrees in creative writing and social sciences.
Who are Diego Mateus's influences?
He cites George Carlin, Robin Williams, Woody Allen and Jerry Seinfeld as influences.
What TV shows has Diego Mateus been on?
Diego Mateus was in the cast of the RCN program Los Comediantes de la Noche and appeared in an episode of Comedy Central Stand Up: Colombia.
What is Mucho Voltaje?
Mucho Voltaje is the solo stand-up show Diego Mateus has toured, staged at the Teatro Jorge Eliecer Gaitan. An earlier work of his is La Cofradia de los Indeseados.
Did Diego Mateus win a storytelling prize?
Yes, in 2004 he won the IDTC storytelling prize for La Poison. He posts stand-up on his YouTube channel, Tirando Linea con Diego Mateus.
