Gina Brillon

Gina Brillon, born and raised in the Bronx, New York, began her career in stand-up comedy at the age of 17. She attended Marymount Manhattan College, where she studied creative writing and psychology. Her early career involved performing at various notable comedy clubs, including Carolines, The Comedy Store, and The Laugh Factory in both Los Angeles and New York City. A significant milestone in her early career was becoming the first Latina winner of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity Showcase in 2012. The following year, she was recognized as a “New Face” at the international Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, marking her growing presence in the comedy scene.

Brillon’s career progressed with television appearances on shows such as “Gotham Comedy Live” and “The View” in 2013. These appearances led to a production deal in 2014 with Gabriel Iglesias, resulting in her debut show, “Pacifically Speaking.” Her HBO Latino special, “Easily Offended,” aired in 2019 as part of the _Entre Nos_ franchise. Her sophomore one-hour special for Prime Video, “The Floor is Lava,” released in 2019, earned a Gracie Award in 2021 and an Imagen Award nomination the same year. In 2021, Brillon made history as the first Latina American comedian to reach the final of _America’s Got Talent_ (Season 16). Her fifth comedy special, “Mind Your Business,” debuted on YouTube in February 2025.

Beyond stand-up, Brillon has expanded into acting with roles on “Kevin Can Wait” and “The Conners,” and has made guest appearances on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” and “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”. In 2023, she guest-starred in the Disney holiday movie ‘Dashing Through the Snow.’ She is also a podcaster, co-hosting and executive producing “The State of: Women” for Clamor Audio, which focuses on gender equity. She previously co-hosted “Mess in Progress” from 2019 to 2021. Brillon continues to tour globally, performing thousands of shows, and is also an accomplished motivational speaker and published author.