This monologue played as flashbacks of chain-store signs and football players took nostalgic tropes of Americana and repurposed them into an immigrants love letter. Julio Torres was born in 1987 in San Salvador, El Salvador. "Saturday Night Live" writer and stand-up comic Julio Torres, who also created and stars in "Los Espookys," has signed a two-year, first-look deal . hide caption, Julio Torres in his new HBO special My Favorite Shapes. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Plus, Im coziest when nested in metaphor. One of the pre-filmed music video clips, D***In A Box, starring Andy Samberg and Justin Timberlake, became an instant Christmas classic and was re-played on television, computer, and phone screens again and again. Torres was also a co-showrunner and actor on the project, which became Los Espookys. How was the night of the taping? Online version is titled "The otherworldly comedy of Julio Torres". He is best known as a writer for Saturday Night Live and as the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the HBO series Los Espookys. Technically, Torres isn't on NBC's late-night comedy institution, but he's been a writer there since 2016 and is responsible for some fan-favorite sketches, including the Avatar sketch . Here are the ten best SNL sketches of 2017. So much so that the up-and-coming comedian and Saturday Night Live writer created an entire stand-up show calledyou guessed it"My . hide caption. It's not the in your face humor about politics . It's kind of surreal to watch, as he shares his favorite shapes with the audience. Were seeing non-Spanish-speaking audiences embrace that programming what are the stories youre telling and who do you hope to reach? But he didnt emerge from the usual clubs or improv factories. My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres premieres Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:30 p.m. Julio Torres has an otherworldly style. When we talked, he'd just released his first comedy special on HBO. The shapes are on display on a custom conveyor belt. Meet Julio Torres, the New S.N.L. Star No One Sees, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/13/arts/television/meet-julio-torres-the-new-snl-star-no-one-sees.html. says the actress. His sketches on the show . Shed make fun of bad design, passing judgment on anything that was too ornate, which always made me laugh. In his first few months writing for season 42, he became recognized for writing Diego Calls Home starring Lin-Manuel Miranda, The Sink voiced by Emily Bluntand Wells for Boys., It was Melania Moments starring Cecily Strong as the oft-silent wife of the current U.S. president, however, that became his first signature hit and recurring sketch. Were you surprised that either got through and appeared in the live show? Your email address will not be published. On one hand, that . Plus, a behind the scenes look at My Favorite Shapes and Los Espookys. 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Pam Grier reflects on her most iconic roles, from. Julio Torres is "an alien of extraordinary ability.". Zach Dilgard/HBO. Die-hard New York comedy fans were already familiar with Mr. Torres (who appeared on Louis C.K.s Horace and Pete) when he got the job. Saturday Night Live returns May 4 with first-time host and series alum Adam Sandler and musical guest Shawn Mendes. Writer Julio Torres a distinctive new voice on the show's writing staff in season 42 told Seth Meyers that this idea elicited blank stares from his colleagues when he first pitched it. For a first year writer this is really impressive. Torres played the gay barista Jules in the 2021 comedy film Together Together. Julio immigrated from El Salvador to the U.S. for college, doing the rounds in New York Citys stand-up scene before finding steady employment and securing a green card. Some of your stories and anecdotes are rather unique in nature, while others are more personal. NBC. He called Marcy Ozuna, a hairdresser who works . Julio Torres explains one of his rejected SNL sketches and tells the story of how he terrified an SNL intern. There's a lot of glitter. 212. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Many would say getting an HBO stand-up special is a rite of passage for comics how did this happen? There's a lot of glitter. 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Saturday Night Live. 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. Privacy Policy. Featured image courtesy of David Brandon Geeting. Comedian Julio Torres doesn't tell "jokes," he tells stories. And this year, he took an unexpected turn into childrens literature with his new picture book, I Want To Be A Vase. Hes currently working on two new series for HBO and HBO Max, along with writing, directing, and starring in his filmmaking debut for the production company A24. Right after filming the special, Torres chatted with EW via email to give some more insight into his show, how writers are also becoming SNL stars, and his upcoming series Los Espookys. I miss my friends and family.. It's a little sideways from what you'd expect from a comedy special. Anyone can read what you share. This danse macabre is a study in self-obsession, but it also proposes an idea that is not only characteristic of Mr. Torress work, but also helps explain how he has successfully translated his idiosyncratic vision for a broad audience: Never underestimate peoples capacity to see themselves as outsiders, because, in our own minds, we all at some point see ourselves a bit as space princes. His comedy special My Favorite Shapes premiered August 10, 2019, on HBO. Julio Torres in his new HBO special My Favorite Shapes . Sharon Knolle | February 10, 2022 @ 12:30 PM. He always kind of knew comedy was in his future. But really, the shapes help us learn more about Julio. It's one of our favorites here at Bullseye, so we figured we'd send off Los Espookys by replaying our 2019 conversation with Julio. Learn how your comment data is processed. The stand-up John Mulaney has gained more than a little acclaim for writing jokes for the popular character Stefon, played by Bill Hader (who has given him credit in interviews). He previously wrote for The Chris Gethard Show on truTV. Julio Torres explains one of his rejected SNL sketches and tells the story of how he terrified an SNL intern. He previously wrote for The Chris Gethard Show on truTV. I think Im at my happiest when creating (or co-creating!) (Her lipstick is impeccable.) Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. In My Favorite Shapes, Julio Torres describes himself as "a little alien playing with my toys" and "an alien . It's not the in your face humor about politics or the need for cowbell. The buzz over his work grew in December, when he wrote two superb bits with Jeremy Beiler, digital shorts that earned laughs as much as knowing nods. The Story Behind. The morning before my interview with Julio Torres, I checked his Twitter account and was shaken to my core by a bewildering observation from this 32-year-old Saturday Night Live writer on the . Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. I miss being asked to do things. Were inviting audiences into this world weve created, which is both familiar and foreign to both English- and Spanish-speaking audiences. Maybe thatll happen again, Torres recalls to ET, citing the music, tone, cinematography and acting for being exceptionally great. For two seasons now, the funniest person on Saturday Night Live has been someone you've likely never seen. It seems like he's written a sketch that has been produced for every episode this season (some have been cut for time but posted on the web). By using the site, you consent to these cookies. Then the two Donald Trumps twirl together. Turns out, he would harass the duck nearby. A healthy amount I think? Torres had a massive, viral moment during Ryan Gosling's SNL episode in September with "Papyrus," a sketch that centers on a man driven insane by the fact that Avatar, the biggest . As time on his work visa runs out, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country and realize his dream. A spoof of Dead Poets Society, particularly its ending scene, this sketch nearly mimics that of the 1989 drama. What are you most excited for audiences to see with the premiere of your HBO series Los Espookys?Ana Fabrega playing Tati! Does the shape inspire the story, or do you choose your shapes after crafting the jokes and stories you want to tell?Sometimes a shape was cast to play a part that was written, but sometimes I met very talented shapes and just gave them the space to tell their stories. Its worth noting that Dave [McCary] has been a close and dream collaborator. Bei der Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps verwenden wir, unsere Websites und Apps fr Sie bereitzustellen, Nutzer zu authentifizieren, Sicherheitsmanahmen anzuwenden und Spam und Missbrauch zu verhindern, und, Ihre Nutzung unserer Websites und Apps zu messen, personalisierte Werbung und Inhalte auf der Grundlage von Interessenprofilen anzuzeigen, die Effektivitt von personalisierten Anzeigen und Inhalten zu messen, sowie, unsere Produkte und Dienstleistungen zu entwickeln und zu verbessern. Ive been very encouraged to do work that feels true to me there. Here are some of the funniest SNL skits and sketches of all time. When Julio made his way onto SNL he brought some magic to the show. which snl cast members are lgbtq? something. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. [2][3] His comedy is frequently described by critics as "otherworldly" and "surrealist," with elements of the fantastical and a melancholy undercurrent. Former reality TV star Linda Torres, . [13], His comedy special My Favorite Shapes premiered August 10, 2019, on HBO. The SNL writer turned TV star (thanks in part to Fred Armisen) debuts a new comedy special on HBO, My Favorite Shapes. Torres rose to fame thanks to his viral and dreamy Saturday Night Live sketches, where he worked as a writer from 2016-2019, like "Papyrus" and "Wells For Boys." NPR Theres no doubt that Julio Torres,who broke out as a writer on Saturday Night Live and is now starring in his first HBO special,has a unique style of comedy that brings unexpected humor to even more unexpected situations. Mr. Trump (played by John Cena) doesnt appear to be having any more fun than his wife does in Melanias Moments. Television blares insults about him. The premise is Julio talking abouthis favorite shapes. Julios drawn to asking questions about the status quo, but hes more interested in mining the humor from it than landing on any answers. Adam Sandler. What comes first the shape or the joke? He has also appeared on The Tonight Show and other late-night programs. Horatio worked with other Latino comedians like Fred Armisen to nurture Latino talent in comedy and help up-and-coming . Julio recently released his first comedy special on HBO. The Actress was set around gay porn (though, of course, it was so much more than that) Wells for Boys has a humorous take on perceptions of masculinity. Premieres Saturday (August 10) on HBO Canada and streams on Crave. Year Title Role Notes 2015-2016 The Chris Gethard Show: Self 2 episodes The Special Without Brett Davis: Various Roles 6 episodes 2016 Horace and Pete Sarah Silverman. Unlike the show's usual in-your-face humor, Julio's sketches were dreamy and odd. Julio Torres in his new HBO special My Favorite Shapes. You probably havent met a comedian quite like the Space Prince. It's a bit surreal to watch. Saturday Night Live writer Julio Torres is bringing his strange stories and personal anecdotes to the Soho Theatre.The show, My Favourite Shapes, is centred around one of Julio's biggest passions: shapes. The . On this episode of Latino USA, Julio Torres talks about developing his own comedic style, his journey in the industry, and how he enjoys challenging audiences to look at the world from a different perspective. Julio a writer, actor, and comedian had a breakout moment as a writer on Saturday Night Live in 2016, and his following has been steadily growing ever since. Mr. Trump dreams of a version of himself embracing him and declaring his love. Seeing the chair my mom designed on stage was a beautiful moment. Then comes relief (and the punch line) in the form of Kellyanne Conway, played by Kate McKinnon, who hypnotically encourages him to sleep. But after a few years, Julio decided to leave 30 Rockefeller Plaza and strike out on his own. No dubbing! Julio Torres wrote some of SNL's most memorable sketches, like Wells for Boys, . March 2, 2018. I am not here representing immigrants. One week later, he returned to highbrow animals in a digital short, released online, that imagined what a swan inside a motel painting would say if he could talk. We had a small home, so every inch mattered. He is best known as a writer for Saturday Night Live and as the co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the HBO series Los Espookys. But even in El Salvador, he grew up on TV shows from the US. Now theres another to add to the list. Julio Torres is a powerhouse. He was raised on the classic stuff The Simpsons, I Dream of Jeanie, and Ally McBeal. Torres plays Andrs, a wealthy heir who searches for answers about his mysterious past. That has been invaluable. The already legendary "Papyrus" sketch on SNL, from when Ryan Gosling hosted in 2017, is an idea that came from a Torres tweet. His father is a civil engineer, and his mother is an architect and fashion designer; she, along with his designer sister, has collaborated with him on his comedy projects. The 44 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Sketches From Season 44 . Not because of what I look like or what I was born as, but because of the way I think, which is incidentally informed from where I come from and who I am.. On "Saturday Night Live," "Los Espookys" and now stand-up special "My Favorite Shapes," queer Latinx comedian Julio Torres has emerged as one of the most distinctive voices working in . Bowen Yang (Chinese: ; born November 6, 1990) is an Australian-born American actor, comedian, writer, singer, rapper, and podcaster based in New York City.Yang was hired to join the writing staff of the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in September 2018, ahead of its 44th season, and a year later, in September 2019, he was promoted to on-air cast status for SNL's 45th . It's a wonderful TV comedy about a group of friends who turn their love of horror films into a business. The first time I did this object comedy it felt organic and easy in the way that storytelling feels organic to other comedians. For more information, please see our Think the gig economy for spooky events. 10. Copyright 2023 Meredith Corporation. That was stuff that Ive been doing in stand-up and I was like, Oh, that was fun. Search Query Show Search. . "I was about to say it came close . Ten new writers have been hired for this season, the team now including names like Mike DiCenzo, former Fallon writer, and Alex English, a performer from 'That Damn Michael Che.'. But a little dreamy and magical. Armisen and Torres had met when the former hosted SNL. Their sly ad for a new Fisher-Price toy for sensitive, lonely boys, Wells for Boys, uses a classic S.N.L. format the ad satire for an arch idea, that the delicate childs version of a monster truck is a plastic well to sit near and brood. He worked at . Saturday Night Live. which snl cast members are lgbtq? Here is the funniest sketch of SNL 43, the Julio Torres-penned digital short "Papyrus.". & 2023 CBS Studios Inc. and CBS Interactive Inc., Paramount companies. We're big fans of Julio Torres, and we're thrilled to share this conversation with you. If a work of art is honest, then it doesnt matter how narrow or broad that point of view is. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. His work will take you into the psyche of a Ferrero Rocher chocolate, empathize with the never-ending work of a Brita water filter, and leave you wondering if your toilet plunger has a dream job outside of the bathroom. Rating: NNNN. "Untitled Julio Torres Project," in which the comedian stars alongside Tilda Swinton, RZA, and Isabella Rossellini, is in post-production. Mr. Torres, who has the same delightfully alien sensibility as his sometimes nickname, Space Prince, joined the writing staff in the fall and has already introduced a new style to the show, which returns on Saturday after a holiday break.
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