About Magí Garcia "Modgi"
Magí Garcia Vidal, who performs as Modgi, is a Catalan stand-up comedian and screenwriter born in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat on 12 January 1983. He grew up in the Collblanc neighbourhood, where his parents ran the local market bar, studied at the Sant Ramon Nonat-Sagrat Cor and Maristes de Sants schools, and began a sociology degree before switching to study tourism. As a screenwriter he has worked for the satirical magazine El Jueves and production companies El Terrat, Minoria Absoluta and Comedy Central, writing for series, sketches, animation and topical television segments. He was a founding member of El Soterrani, the pioneering Catalan language stand-up collective, and has performed at festivals including Comedy Gold, Comedy Zoo and Cruïlla Comedy. He became the first Catalan language comedian to release his own filmed stand-up special, Mític, sold directly through his own website. He co-hosts La Sotana, one of Spain's most listened to self funded, listener supported podcasts, and cites George Carlin, Louis C.K., Mitch Hedberg and Sarah Silverman among his influences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the comedian Modgi?
Modgi is the stage name of Magí Garcia Vidal, a Catalan stand-up comedian and screenwriter born in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat on 12 January 1983.
Where did Modgi grow up?
Magí Garcia, known as Modgi, grew up in the Collblanc neighbourhood, studied at the Sant Ramon Nonat-Sagrat Cor and Maristes de Sants schools, and began a sociology degree before switching to tourism.
Who has Modgi written for?
As a screenwriter, Modgi has worked for the satirical magazine El Jueves and for El Terrat, Minoria Absoluta and Comedy Central, writing series, sketches, animation and topical television segments.
What is El Soterrani?
El Soterrani is the pioneering Catalan language stand-up collective, and Modgi was one of its founding members.
What is Modgi's special Mític?
Mític is Modgi's filmed stand-up special, sold directly through his own website; it made him the first Catalan language comedian to release his own filmed special.
What podcast does Modgi co-host?
Modgi co-hosts La Sotana, a self funded podcast supported by its listeners.
Who are Modgi's influences?
Modgi cites George Carlin, Louis C.K., Mitch Hedberg and Sarah Silverman among his influences, and he has performed at festivals including Comedy Gold, Comedy Zoo and Cruïlla Comedy.
