THE FUNNY PEOPLE FILE
A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Nelson Ascencio
Performer
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born August 30, 1964Age 62
1sketch in the archive
1show
1character
Cast appearances (1)
A face that makes you laugh.
The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Nelson Ascencio is a Cuban-born American actor and writer who was a cast member of MADtv from 1999 to 2001, appearing across its fifth and sixth seasons; he was best known on the show for his impression of Ricky Martin. Born in Havana, he trained at the Academy of Dramatic Arts and HB Studio in New York and is an alumnus of the Groundlings in Los Angeles.
He later played Flavius in The Hunger Games films and has continued to act in television and film while writing and producing his own material.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
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Familiar parts. Their own spin.
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