That same year, “Mind of Mencia” went into development. In 2002, he received a CableACE Award nomination for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special for his HBO special. He was also featured in the independent films, “Outta Time” and “29 Palms” and starred in guest spots on “The Shield” and “The Bernie Mac Show,” among others. Mencia continued his journey up the comedy ladder by headlining “The Three Amigos” tour with Freddy Soto and Pablo Francisco in 2002, which sold out in record time around the United States. Soon after, he successfully graduated from Garfield High School.

When Mencia later returned to Los Angeles, he showed such educational prowess that he was immediately promoted to the tenth grade.

In his early teens, Mencia moved back to Honduras because his family wanted him to avoid the destructive gang culture of East Los Angeles. His parents sent him to the United States when he was about three months old, where he was raised in the Maravilla Projects in Los Angeles, California by his aunt and uncle. Mencia comes from a humble background, born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the 17th of 18 children. This led to appearances on “In Living Color,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” “Moesha” and “An Evening at the Improv.” After he found success on the L.A comedy circuit, Mencia was named 'International Comedy Grand Champion' from Buscando Estrellas (the Latino version of Star Search). He later showcased at The Comedy Store and became a regular, performing nightly. When Mencia later returned to Los Angeles, he showed such educational prowess that he was immediately promoted to the tenth grade.Mencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the world renowned comedy club, Laugh Factory.

This led to appearances on “In Living Color,” “The Arsenio Hall Show,” “Moesha” and “An Evening at the Improv.”Mencia comes from a humble background, born in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, the 17th of 18 children. After he found success on the L.A comedy circuit, Mencia was named 'International Comedy Grand Champion' from Buscando Estrellas (the Latino version of Star Search).

The Heartbreak KidMencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the world renowned comedy club, Laugh Factory.

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