Cristela Alonzo

Acting

Cristela Alonzo

Born

1979-01-06 (47)

Place of birth

Hidalgo, Texas, USA

Known for

Acting

Credits

40 titles

Cristela Alonzo is an American stand-up comedian, actress, writer and producer, who created and starred in the ABC sitcom Cristela. She is the first Mexican American woman to create, produce, write, and star in her own US network show.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 8 titles

Growing Fangs poster
6.6

Val Garcia, a Mexican-American teen who is half human/half vampire, has had to keep her identity a secret from both worlds. But when her human best friend shows up at her monster-infested school, she has to confront her truth, her identity, and herself.

Growing Fangs

2021

VOMO: Vote or Miss Out poster
10.0

Some of the biggest names in comedy and music come together for a nonpartisan comedy special event to provide information on voting so that every voter has the knowledge and incentive to participate in the 2020 fall US election.

VOMO: Vote or Miss Out

2020

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live poster
5.9

Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin host an iconic celebration of women in comedy with stand-up sets from Cristela Alonzo, Margaret Cho, Michelle Buteau and more.

Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin: Ladies Night Live

2022

Coast poster
4.6

Desperate to escape the trappings of her small coastal farming town, 16-year-old Abby falls for the lead singer of a touring rock band and must decide whether or not to leave her family and friends behind. With live music performances and an exciting ensemble cast, COAST is about female friendships, finding your truth, and letting the music take you home.

Coast

2022

Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy poster
6.0

Cristela seeks joy through various experiences - outdoing her old bully, overdoing spa treatments, and taking her first family vacation - while teaching everyone to embrace life's pleasures.

Cristela Alonzo: Upper Classy

2025

Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty poster
7.0

Cast members of the hit Netflix show join the hosts to unpack the drama of Season 1, and Cristela Alonzo offers tips for being the new kid at school.

Ginny & Georgia - The Afterparty

2021

Disney Pixar Cars: Race to Celebrate poster
NR

'There’s a new holiday in Radiator Springs – Lightning McQueen Day! But shhhh … it’s a surprise! Celebrate 20 years of Disney and Pixar’s Cars with a surprise party in Radiator Springs! Return to Radiator Springs for an all-new adventure just in time for the 20th anniversary of the original Cars film! This story is sure to delight fans of all ages as Mater, Sally, Cruz, and their friends throw a surprise party to celebrate their favorite racer on the first annual Lightning McQueen Day.'

Disney Pixar Cars: Race to Celebrate

2026

Cristela Alonzo: Middle Classy poster
6.9

In the follow up to her 2016 comedy special, Lower Classy, Cristela Alonzo is back for her second Netflix comedy special, Middle Classy. With more money and a smile big enough to show off her hard earned new teeth, Cristela is living the American Dream. She hilariously shares the joys of aging in her forties, her first ever experience with a gyno, and the importance of family.

Cristela Alonzo: Middle Classy

2022

2010s · 9 titles

Cars 3 poster
6.9

Blindsided by a new generation of blazing-fast racers, the legendary Lightning McQueen finds himself pushed to the brink—and suddenly, the champion who once ruled the track is fighting just to stay in the race. With his career hanging in the balance, McQueen must turn to an ambitious young race technician with a plan of her own, draw strength from the legacy of the late Fabulous Hudson Hornet, and risk everything on one last shot at glory.

Cars 3

2017

The Angry Birds Movie poster
6.3

An island populated entirely by happy, flightless birds or almost entirely. In this paradise, Red, a bird with a temper problem, speedy Chuck, and the volatile Bomb have always been outsiders. But when the island is visited by mysterious green piggies, it’s up to these unlikely outcasts to figure out what the pigs are up to.

The Angry Birds Movie

2016

The Laundromat poster
6.0

When a widow gets swindled out of insurance money, her search for answers leads to two cunning lawyers in Panama who hide cash for the superrich.

The Laundromat

2019

Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool poster
4.7

Enjoy blindsided testimonials from the Crazy 8's, touting the transformative impact Miss Fritter's Racing School has had in reshaping the direction of their lives.

Miss Fritter's Racing Skoool

2017

That's Harassment poster
10.0

This film is a series of six short films that depicts six different cases of sexual harassment in the workplace, all based on real events.

That's Harassment

2018

Habla y vota poster
NR

A one-hour, non-partisan program in English and Spanish encouraging Latinos to vote. It features inspiring stories of leading Latino celebrities and media personalities such as María Celeste Arrarás, Prince Royce, Jorge Ramos and Adrienne Bailon, who are on a mission to make the voice of the Latino community heard in 2016.

Habla y vota

2016

Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy poster
5.9

The irrepressible Alonzo skewers Latino stereotypes, pricey luxuries and her mother's tough-love parenting in a night of sly and infectious comedy.

Cristela Alonzo: Lower Classy

2017

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.) poster
3.5

Lewis Black hosts a night of stand-up comedy live from the Warner Theatre in D.C. to celebrate the Bill of Rights.

Lewis Black & Friends - A Night to Let Freedom Laugh (Live in Washington D.C.)

2015

Legally Brown poster
NR

Legally Brown brings together for one night the funniest headline comedians who just happen to share one common threat, the color of their skin and their perspective on what that means in a post 911 world. Hosted by Tony Plana (ugly Betty) and starring, Alex Reymundo (Latin Kings of Comedy) Jerry Bednob, (Kumar go to white castle) Cristela Alonzo (Last Comic Standing runner up) Willie Barcena (Comedy Central) Omar Elba (Egyptian Born) and Border Patrol Agent Bubba Gomez (Rick Najera) poke fun at stereo types and the Arizona immigration law and prove that once and for all funny is truly funny no matter what color or religion you are.

Legally Brown

2011

Series credits

The Daily Show poster
6.4

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

The Daily Show

1996

Conan poster
7.2

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Conan

2010

Sherri poster
2.6

Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.

Sherri

2022

@midnight with Chris Hardwick poster
5.3

Chris Hardwick will lead three celebrity contestants down the ultimate internet wormhole. Culling from the darkest recesses of social media, they will compete to determine who has the funniest take on the day's pop culture.

@midnight with Chris Hardwick

2013

25 Words or Less poster
5.2

Hosted by Meredith Vieira, two teams of celebrities and civilians face off in a fast paced word game with a top prize of $10,000.

25 Words or Less

2018

His Dark Materials poster
7.8

Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.

His Dark Materials

2019

Lights Out with David Spade poster
5.8

Specializing in celebrities, entertainment and all things apolitical, comedy legend David Spade and a panel of his comedian friends are at the roundtable and in the field to help break down the biggest headlines of the day.

Lights Out with David Spade

2019

The Upshaws poster
7.6

Bennie Upshaw, the head of a Black working class family in Indianapolis, is a charming, well-intentioned mechanic and lifelong mess just trying his best to step up and care for his family and tolerate his sardonic sister-in-law, all without a blueprint for success.

The Upshaws

2021

The Casagrandes poster
7.8

The Casagrandes tells the story of Ronnie Anne, an independent, adventurous, 11-year-old who explores city life with her big, loving, multi-generational Mexican-American family.

The Casagrandes

2019

Cars on the Road poster
7.4

Lightning McQueen and his best friend Mater head east from Radiator Springs on a cross-country road trip to meet up with Mater’s sister.

Cars on the Road

2022

Is It Cake? poster
6.9

Skilled cake artists create mouthwatering replicas of handbags, sewing machines and more in a mind-bending baking contest inspired by a popular meme.

Is It Cake?

2022

Crowd Control poster
4.6

The improvised stand-up show where the audience is the material.

Crowd Control

2025

Cristela poster
6.6

In her sixth year of law school, Cristela is finally on the brink of landing her first big (unpaid) internship at a prestigious law firm. The only problem is that her pursuit of success is more ambitious than her traditional Mexican-American family thinks is appropriate.

Cristela

2014

Inside Pixar poster
6.7

This documentary series of personal and cinematic stories that provide an inside look into the people, artistry, and culture of Pixar Animation Studios.

Inside Pixar

2020

Jordan, Jesse, Go!: Live poster
NR

Live recorded episodes and features from the Jordan, Jesse, Go! podcast

Jordan, Jesse, Go!: Live

2015

The Detour with David Chang poster
1.0

In the age of influencers, algorithms and listicles, Chang cuts through the noise on a classic American road trip following local leads and friends’ recommendations to his next meal. Each episode represents a different leg of Chang’s journey, pairing him with a new travel companion and a new culinary adventure.

The Detour with David Chang

2026

Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution poster
6.4

It's a comedy revolution -- unite in uproarious laughter with the "fluffy" comic in the Hawaiian shirt! Filmed at the Stand Up Live club in Phoenix, this series features Gabriel Iglesias and a bunch of his funny comedian friends performing routines, plus music from Grammy Award winners Ozomatli, the house band. Iglesias begins each episode with a set of all-new material before introducing a guest comic, some of whom include Cristela Alonzo, Tommy Chunn, Noe Gonzalez, Maz Jobrani, Rudy Moreno, Carlos Oscar, Paul Varghese and Thea Vidale. Martin Moreno is the show announcer and guest commentator.

Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution

2011

Legends of the Hidden Temple poster
4.9

This supersized, adult version of the beloved '90s competition series preserves many elements from the original, but this time around, the entire show is taken out of the studio and scaled up with tougher challenges. Every episode is a hero's journey through a mysterious jungle, where five teams begin the journey, but only one is skilled enough to enter the ominous temple, avoid the dreaded temple guards, retrieve a lost treasure and return it to its rightful owner.

Legends of the Hidden Temple

2021

Behind the camera