- Polo Polo
Polo Polo (born Leopoldo García Peláez [ [http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/67339.html Polo Polo, crónista del humor] ] ) is a
Mexican comedian known for his adult-themed comedy shows and albums, particularly for his use of theAlbur (double meaning sexual slang puns) as a comedy element.One of the Latino culture's favorite comedians, Polo Polo got his start in
1972 in a small night clubMexico City 's Pink Zone [ [http://www.esmas.com/espectaculos/farandula/410903.html Polo Polo de nuevo al escenario] ] . His following quickly grew and he took his show to the much larger Keops Nightclub.As his popularity continued to grow, the decision was made to move the show to the
Crown Hall where he immediately set an attendance record that stands today.It would not be long before Polo Polo recorded his first album, a compilation of live material from one of his shows in Mexico City, called Viaje a España. Despite a lack of radio airplay due to its racy content, the album went on to sell more than 100,000 copies [ [http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/espectaculos/67339.html Polo Polo, crónista del humor] ] .
Polo Polo's first US appearance was in
1988 at the Super Chache Club in Hollywood where the ten-day run played nightly to a packed house.The
Polo Polo Gibson Amphitheater is named after him.After the recordings of his jokes started circulating on internet, Polo Polo decided to animate and show them at his page Fact|date=June 2008
Albums
*Viaje a España
*Polo Polo, Vol. 2
*Mejor y Algo Más: 25 Aniversario
*Colección en Vivo
*Show en Vivo 2004
*Show en Vivo 2005
*Lo Mejor de Polo Poloee also
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* [http://www.polopoloonline.com/ Polo Polo's Official Website]
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