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A native of San Juan, Texas, Cristela Alonzo is comedian, actress, writer and producer, who created and starred in the ABC sitcom Cristela. This made her the first Latina woman to create, produce, write, and star in her own U.S. primetime comedy. She’s served as one of ABC’s favorite guest hosts on their hit daytime talk show The View. In 2017 Cristela made history again when she became the first Latina lead in a Disney Pixar film when she voiced the part of Cruz Ramirez in Cars 3. Her first stand-up special, Lower Classy, is currently streaming on Netflix (This is a virtual event via Zoom). Register at alamo.edu/pac/heritage-month