What movies are Mau Nieto Play in? His Age, Height, Spouse, Bio
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Who is Mau Nieto?
Mauricio ‘Mau’ Nieto was born on 15 November 1985 under the zodiac sign of Scorpio, in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, Mexico. He’s a 38-year-old Mexican stand-up comedian, actor, screenwriter, and TV host, probably best recognized for releasing his own Netflix stand-up special “Viviendo Sobrio… Desde El Bar” (2018), and landing the role of Paco in the comedy thriller film “Señora Influencer” (2023).
How rich is he, as of now? Mau Nieto’s Net Worth
As of the early part of 2024, Nieto’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 and $5 million. This wealth has been primarily amassed through his successful involvement in the entertainment industry as a prominent stand-up comedian and TV host. In addition to his achievements in comedy, Nieto has expanded his fortune further through his engagement in the film industry as an actor. Since he embarked on his acting journey back in 2014, he has contributed to three notable TV and film projects. Moreover, he’s increased his wealth through his entrepreneurial ventures.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background
While born in Iztapalapa, Nieto spent his early life in Coapa, a neighborhood in Mexico City. There is no information about his parents since he’s chosen to maintain privacy regarding them. Speaking about his siblings, it’s known that he has a brother, named Roy Nieto, and they share a very strong and close bond. He holds Mexican nationality and belongs to the Hispanic ethnic group. In terms of religion, he follows the Christian faith. Looking at his educational background, Nieto has never revealed any details about it.
Rise to Prominence
Mau Nieto has made a name for himself as a prominent figure in the Mexican comedy scene, gaining recognition for his contributions to stand-up comedy, which began in 2012, when he started performing at various comedy clubs throughout Mexico City. The turning point came in the following year when he made an appearance in the renowned comedy show “Stand Up Sin Fronteras”, alongside such esteemed comedians as Fran Hevia, Roberto Flores, Frederick Navarro, and others. This breakthrough earned him an opportunity to take the role of a TV host in the comedy show “El Hormiguero MX”, appearing in nearly 90 episodes during 2014.
Nieto quickly became recognized for his humor, wit, and engaging stage presence, making him a popular comedian in the entertainment industry. In 2015, he participated in another group stand-up special, which was released under the title “Comedy Central Presenta: Stand Up”. It was followed by his appearance in an episode of the comedy series “Bar Central” in 2016.
Nieto gained international acclaim for his unique humor and storytelling abilities with the release of his solo comedy special, entitled “Viviendo Sobrio… Desde el Bar,” in collaboration with Netflix in 2018. He then served as a co-host of the podcast “El Frasco” (2019-2020), alongside Román Torres.
Recent Projects
To speak further about his career, Nieto has participated in various festivals, including the 2019 Vive Latino and the 2022 Tecate Coordenada. Also since 2019, Nieto has served as a TV host of the Estrella TV game show “100 Latinos Dijeron”, the Spanish-language adaptation of the popular American program “Family Feud”. The show stands out as the most famous Spanish-speaking game show in the US, where two families compete to guess the most popular answers given by 100 Latinos.
While working on this show, Nieto continued to line up successes with other projects. In 2021, he was invited by Estrella TV to serve as a guest host at Los Premios de la Radio, and then made appearances in six episodes of Amazon Prime Video’s comedy reality show “LOL: Last One Laughing Mexico”. At the moment, Nieto runs a program, entitled “Miercocteles”, on his official YouTube channel with nearly 70,000 subscribers. He’s also a part of the cast of the Canal 5 show “Me Caigo De Risa”.
Career in Film and TV and Other Ventures
Beyond his success as a stand-up comedian and TV host, Nieto has also ventured into the film industry as an actor. He landed his debut TV appearance in 2018 when he took on the small role of Mesero in an episode of the comedy TV series “Sobreviví”, in which he shared the screen with Ricardo Peralta and Sofía Niño de Rivera. Through this role, Nieto showcased his ability to entertain not only through stand-up comedy but also through scripted television content.
Thereafter, Nieto expanded his presence in the industry by making his feature film debut as Diego in the 2023 comedy-drama film “How To Kill Mom”, which was directed by José Ramón Chávez. His most recent acting project came later that year when was chosen to portray Paco in the satirical black comedy thriller film “Señora Influencer”, written and directed by Carlos Santos. The film follows a woman in her middle years who becomes a prominent influencer on social media.
Besides his career in the entertainment and film industries, Nieto is an entrepreneur and co-owner of the wine shop Enzo.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Speaking about his appearance, Mau Nieto has short dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. He stands at a height of 5ft 7ins (1.70m), and weighs around 145lbs (66 kgs). However, all details about his vital statistics, biceps size, and shoe size are unknown. The famous comedian is often recognized for his signature style, which includes wearing glasses and having a moustache.
Personal Life
When it comes to speaking about his relationship history, Mau Nieto faced a huge scandal in 2018 after being accused of sexually abusing Mexican stand-up comedian Melissa Yamel which he denied, claiming that their sexual relationship was completely consensual.
Nieto is married to Dr. Carla Fernández. She’s not only a medical professional but also a digital content creator. The media lacks information about when their romance started, but it’s known that the two took a step further when Nieto proposed to her in May 2021. They eventually exchanged their vows at a private wedding ceremony held on 22 April 2023 in Valle de Bravo, Mexico. The couple resides in Mexico City. He is an avid dog lover, and has a pet dog named Chayanne.
