“It’s important for marginalized people to be able have a voice in comedy because everyone’s stories deserve to be told,” Aida says emphatically. She is a producer and actress, known for The Comedian (2016) and Truth Serum with Aida Rodriguez (2015). “You can feel the sexism, the racism,” she describes. “You’re not getting kidnapped to go to Disneyland,” laughs Aida as she recounts past trauma. Aida Rodriguez was born on August 29, 1977 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA as Aida Margarita Paradas Rodriguez. 3 • HBO- Entrenos Pt. As a child, Aida found solace in comedy, spending her time trying to make her mom laugh. Her mother was very young, and trapped in an abusive relationship. Rodriguez attempts to transform painful episodes of her life into comedy material, while also addressing difficult issues such as misogyny and racism.
An issue she’s experienced first-hand. Her mother kidnapped her from her father, bringing the young child from the Dominican Republic to the United States. Check out our breakdown of the movies and shows we're excited about this month, including " Chargers Defense Adds Pro-Bowl Depth With Chris Harris Jr. … A successful comedian, actress, producer and writer, Aida joins publisher and host Brian Calle alongside food editor Michele Stueven for an honest conversation on this week’s “I’ve always just been able to look at my life and say: what a blessing to be able to give a voice to all these experiences,” shares Aida. Comedian Aida Rodriguez Explains Importance of Humanizing Homelessness. Aida Rodriguez was born on August 29, 1977 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA as Aida Margarita Paradas Rodriguez. “It’s made me such a colorful human being. She’s chosen to be the latter, volunteering painful experiences to bring laughter and representation to those that need it most. These two women in comedy stick together to lift each other up. “Sometimes being kidnapped by one of your parents can be one of the most detrimental things in your life.” She had no idea she had been kidnapped, instead thinking her father had left and therefore the reason for her declining circumstances. “Comedy can be so awful to women, and has been historically … there is definitely a hierarchy and the wage gap exists.” Despite the odds stacked against her, she breaks the ceiling. One issue she’s passionate about: humanizing homelessness. It’s good for your health.’ So we go to this place and get these oxygen treatments … it was the oddest thing I have ever done,” says the comedian.
“That was my connection to the real world and keeping me normal.” Eventually, the situation got so dire that her grandmother had to again kidnap her from her original kidnapper, further complicating Aida’s already tumultuous life.
“I like to make sure that I always give life and light to those people that we don’t like to look at and we don’t see, because it can be you and it was me,” she tells Brian and Michele. Because when I did my special or when I perform at a show I’ll get emails or messages from young women who’ve been sexually assaulted – or people who have been afraid to leave their husband and be a single mom, or people who grew up in homes with domestic violence, or people who have been kidnapped by one of their parents – saying ‘thank you.’ It’s been freeing,” she continues. The ability to look at stuff that’s tough and find the humor in it has been a way to deal with it from a mental health perspective, not because I’m trivializing something that’s traumatic, but one of my survival mechanisms has been able to make light through jokes.”“I’m just thankful that my life has had these experiences and they weren’t in vain. Aida Rodriguez All streaming now • Truth Serum- The Weekly Wrap-Up • Netflix- Tiffany Haddish’s They Ready Ep. “It wasn’t because I was lazy, it was because I couldn’t make enough money.”“Every single one of us is vulnerable to that,” she warns. “Comedy is something I’ve always wanted to do,” she says. “Life with her is always a trip.”“Tiffany calls me one day and says ‘Hey, I’m going to go get oxygen blown into my vagina. While her road to success may have been far more challenging than others’, she views her life lessons as gifts that enable her to shine a light on those that need it most. Aida Rodriguez - Single Mom Rage (Stand Up Comedy) - YouTube
“The most traumatic thing was thinking my father abandoned me. Welcome to the official site of comedian, actress, writer and activist Aida Rodriguez.