BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/New_York X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT UID:23050@goriverwalk.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000 DTSTAMP:20260506T163504Z URL:https://www.goriverwalk.com/greater-fort-lauderdale-events/george-lope z-5 SUMMARY:George Lopez DESCRIPTION:George Lopez is a comedy icon and cultural force whose groundbr eaking\, multi-faceted career spans television\, film\, stand-up\, late-ni ght\, and publishing. A trailblazer for Latino performers\, Lopez has cons istently embraced his heritage\, shattered stereotypes\, and used his plat form to uplift his community—earning his place as one of the most influe ntial voices in entertainment.\n\nLopez's final stand-up comedy special\, “Muy Católico\,” premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Feb. 18\, 2025\, to critical acclaim. Filmed live at the legendary Dolby Theatre in Los Ang eles\, the special dives into aging\, Latino family dynamics\, generationa l clashes\, and cultural quirks—all delivered with his signature wit and sharp observations. He recently starred alongside his real-life daughter\ , Mayan Lopez\, in NBC's hit multi-camera sitcom “Lopez vs Lopez.” Run ning for three seasons\, the show offered a fictionalized\, heartfelt\, an d hilarious take on their father-daughter relationship\, exploring dysfunc tion\, healing\, and the complexities of reconnection.\n\nIn 2023\, Lopez joined the DC Extended Universe with a scene-stealing role in Warner Bros. ' “Blue Beetle\,” the franchise's first Latino-led superhero film. Dir ected by Angel Manuel Soto and featuring a predominantly Latino cast\, the film marked a cultural milestone. He also brought his comedic chops to th e Amazon MGM sports comedy “The Underdoggs\,” produced by and starring Snoop Dogg.\n\nA powerhouse on stage\, Lopez's stand-up legacy includes f our acclaimed HBO specials: “The Wall (2017)\,” “It's Not Me\, It's You (2012)\,” “Tall\, Dark and Chicano (2009)”—a GRAMMY nominee fo r Best Comedy Album—and America's Mexican(2007). His 2004 Showtime speci al\, Why You Crying?\, and GRAMMY-nominated albums “El Mas Chingon” (2 006) and “Team Leader” (2004) remain fan favorites and essential entri es in modern comedy.\n\nOn the small screen\, Lopez has headlined and crea ted multiple series that reflect his unique voice. He produced and starred in Lopez\, a semi-autobiographical single-camera sitcom on TV Land\, and co-created and starred in FX's Saint George. He broke new ground as the ho st of Lopez Tonight on TBS\, becoming one of the few Latino late-night hos ts in television history. His eponymous ABC sitcom\, George Lopez\, which he co-created\, wrote\, produced\, and starred in\, ran for six successful seasons and continues to resonate with audiences in syndication.\n\nLopez 's filmography is equally dynamic\, with standout roles in “How the Grin go Stole Christmas\,” “Walking with Herb(opposite Edward James Olmos a nd Mary McDonnell)\,” “No Man's Land\,” “The Tax Collector (with S hia LaBeouf)\,” “El Chicano\,” “Valentine's Day\,” “The Spy Ne xt Door (with Jackie Chan)\,” and “The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lava girl.” He also starred in and produced Spare Parts\, an inspirational tr ue story about four undocumented Mexican American teens who enter a nation al robotics competition.\n\nHis voice has brought life to numerous animate d blockbusters\, including “The SpongeBob Movie: Search for “SquarePan ts(2025)\,” “Gnome Alone\,” “Escape from Planet Earth\,” and bel oved franchises like “Rio\,” The Smurfs\, Beverly Hills Chihuahua\, an d Cats &\; Dogs.\n\nBeyond entertainment\, Lopez is a passionate advoca te for Latino representation. His impact was spotlighted in the award-winn ing documentary “Brown Is the New Green: George Lopez and the American D ream\,” which explored his role in reshaping the Latino narrative in mai nstream media. In publishing\, Lopez has captivated young readers with his bestselling middle-grade series “ChupaCarter.” The third book\, “Ch upaCarter” and the “Screaming Sombrero\,” hit shelves in March 2024\ , continuing the supernatural adventures of Jorge and his friends as they navigate mysteries rooted in Latin folklore. The next installment\, “Chu paCarter” and the “Curse of La Llorona\,” was released on July 8\, 2 025. Blending humor\, heart\, and heritage\, the series underscores Lopez' s dedication to empowering the next generation through storytelling.\n\nIn 2024\, Time named George Lopez one of its Latino Leaders\, honoring his e nduring influence in entertainment and his relentless commitment to visibi lity\, authenticity\, and cultural pride\n\nFor more information and ticke ts click here. 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