About Juan Carlos Escalante
Juan Carlos Escalante is a Mexican stand-up comedian, born and raised in Acapulco, who studied graphic communication design before becoming one of the pioneers of stand-up comedy in Mexico. More than ten years ago he moved to Mexico City, where he was among the first comedians to take the stage to tell stories from his own life in a comedic format. His style blends provocation with introspection, exploring both personal experience and social themes with a satirical edge, and he is nicknamed 'El Puto Genio' within the comedy community for his reputation and influence. He has appeared in Comedy Central Latin America productions, including the comedian duel special 'Culpo a los Poblanos de Todo,' and in 2014 appeared in an episode of 'Comedy Central Presenta' alongside comedian Coco Celis. He co-hosts the podcast 'El Súper Show Está Genial' with fellow comedian Fran Hevia, discussing comedy and everyday life.
In August 2022, stand-up producer Melissa Yamel publicly accused Escalante of taking her to his home and making an unwanted sexual advance after she said she awoke there without her clothing, in the same public account in which she accused fellow comedian Mau Nieto of sexually assaulting her hours earlier that night; Escalante has not publicly responded to the allegation.
Videos (114)
Videos 1 to 24 of 114.
52:27Mi Abuelo Es MI Primo
146K views
5:49Juan Carlos Escalante, Stand-up en VH1 2010
144.4K views
6:54Juan Carlos Escalante en Comedy Central Presenta: Stand-up Olímpico
20.8K views
1:02:50JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - TECNO-TIRANO-SOCIALISMO
15.6K views
7:09:49JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - MENSTRUACIÓN, DIBUJOS Y CLUB DE TOBY
11.6K views
1:55:33JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - FLOYD
11.6K views
5:55:43JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - V y A
11.2K views
7:38Juan Carlos Escalante - STANDParados 2014
10K views
2:59:47MINIJAUN 1
9.2K views
51:54JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - TRAICIONASTE AL PRI
8.1K views
5:05:43JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - FIEBRE DE SÁBADO POR LA NOCHE
7.8K views
5:24:29JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - OTRO
7.4K views
4:00:02JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS
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1:36:45JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - SOS
6K views
2:39:28JAUN Y SuS AMIGOS - LA PRODUCCIÓN ME REBASA
6K views
1:58:10JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS pt 2 - HORACIO ANDA MALO
6K views
5:44:08JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - O R G Á N I C A
5.7K views
3:29:46JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - PROMO COMEDY
5.6K views
1:17:11JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - FLOYD II
5.6K views
3:28:54JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - ESTÁS EN *O*T**E
5.6K views
1:42:45JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - Y SALVOS
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5:49:20JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - ATRAPADOS EN LA TERMODINÁMICA
5K views
54:38JAUN Y SUS AMIGOS - SALA
4.8K views
3:01:00MINIJAUN 2
4.7K viewsGuest appearances (13)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Juan Carlos Escalante.
Guest appearances 1 to 13 of 13.
1:13:09Escupir en el tiempo CAP. 08 “SUPERBAD” FT. Fran Hevia, Juan Carlos Escalante y Chema Solari.
Tío Rober
162.5K views
46:14Neurosis y Ánimo con Juan Carlos Escalante - El villano (Episodio especial)
Ricardo O'Farrill
58.5K views
45:17No mam*s que no la has visto! 09, KUNG FURY (Suecia,2005) FT. Juan Carlos Escalante Parte 2/2
Tío Rober
50.3K views
33:56HITMAKERS - FranHevia y Juan Carlos Escalante - Ep. 06 de 15 (Temporada 1)
Ricardo O'Farrill
48.4K views
1:01:56Sacando el Barrio T2 E3 Juan Carlos Escalante
El Chaparro Salazar
35.9K views
1:06:05Divertida transmisión - BATALLA de Soliloquio Ft. Juan Carlos Escalante
El Cojo Feliz
34.2K views
19:53VERDADAZOS 02 | FT. JUAN CARLOS ESCALANTE Y GLORIA RODRÍGUEZ
Nicho Peñavera
32.9K views
14:09Chaparro Salazar presenta: Fisioterapia Challenge ft. Juan Carlos Escalante
El Chaparro Salazar
17K views
1:04:39BUENOS HUMOS | FT. JUAN CARLOS ESCALANTE | SOY MI PROPIO FETICHE.
El Chaparro Salazar
14.8K views
1:00:06La historia DESCONOCIDA del Stand Up Mexicano Ft: Juan Carlos Escalante | Ilustres Caballeros
El Chaparro Salazar
14.5K views
3:27Ricardo O'Farrill ft. FranHevia y Juan Carlos Escalante - Cocinando Hits
Ricardo O'Farrill
11.5K views
38:32JUAN CARLOS ESCALANTE RESUELVE UN EXAMEN DE PSICOLOGÍA EN EL TATATATA!
Raúl G. Meneses
7.5K views
0:33Buñuel, dirige a Juan Carlos Escalante
Ese Wey
370 viewsChannels on this page: Tío Rober, Ricardo O'Farrill, El Chaparro Salazar, El Cojo Feliz, Nicho Peñavera, Raúl G. Meneses, Ese Wey
Frequently asked questions
Where is Juan Carlos Escalante from?
Juan Carlos Escalante was born and raised in Acapulco and studied graphic communication design before turning to stand-up in Mexico City.
Why is Juan Carlos Escalante called a pioneer of Mexican stand-up?
Escalante was among the first comedians in Mexico City to take the stage and tell stories from his own life in a comedic format.
What is Juan Carlos Escalante's comedy style?
His style blends provocation with introspection, exploring personal experience and social themes with a satirical edge.
Has Juan Carlos Escalante been on Comedy Central?
Yes. He has appeared in Comedy Central Latin America productions, including the comedian duel special 'Culpo a los Poblanos de Todo', and in a 2014 episode of 'Comedy Central Presenta' with Coco Celis.
What podcast does Juan Carlos Escalante co-host?
Escalante co-hosts 'El Súper Show Está Genial' with fellow comedian Fran Hevia, a podcast about comedy and everyday life.
