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Gabriel Iglesias (born on July 15,1976 in Chula Vista, California) is a Mexican-American comedian who is best known for his loud Hawaiian shirts, funny voices, and clean animated style of comedy. He is the self proclaimed "Fluffy Comedian," as opposed to fat, in reference to his large frame. He has made several guest appearances on such television shows as The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Showtime at the Apollo, Que Locos and 3 of his own specials on Comedy Central one of which was voted half hour "special of the year for 2003". In 2000, he was a series regular for season 6 of All That on Nickelodeon. In 2006, Iglesias was a finalist in the fourth season of "Last Comic Standing" where he was eliminated for using a cellphone and BlackBerry in violation of the contest agreement. In 2006, Iglesias opened for comedian Jim Gaffigan at the University of Florida's student-run pep rally, Gator Growl. Iglesias was recently named Comedian of the Year by Comedy Central in 2006.

Iglesias has done a couple of independent films and voice over work for Disney. His most recent project was a one hour special called Hot & Fluffy that aired August 4th 2007, and was released to DVD on August 8th, 2007. He has also appeared on an episode of Mind of Mencia in the skit titled The Male View.

Iglesias can be seen in comedy clubs nationally, touring with his good friends, and fellow comedians, Martin Moreno, Armando Cosio and Noe.

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Has contributed $10,000 to Marilyn Martinez so she can pay for her surgeries she has had for her battle with cancer.

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