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I'm not trying to represent the whole Latino community. There are too many different cultures, and Latinos will always say, 'My family doesn't do that.'

Cristela Alonzo

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Cristela Alonzo
Age: 45
Born: 1979
Born: January 6
Actor
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Stand-Up Comedian
Television Actor
Voice Actor
San Juan
Texas
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