Biography
Maria Rivadeneyra is a Mexican stand-up comedian, producer, and radio host based in Vancouver, Canada. She has been performing comedy in English and Spanish for over four years and was a BC’s Funniest Female finalist in 2021 and 2022.
She is the creator and producer of Comedy with an Accent, a show that highlights immigrant comedians performing in English with accents. The show has sold out multiple times and was featured in The Globe and Mail, one of Canada’s most renowned newspapers. Maria also produces Mike Lingwell, an inclusive open mic that allows comedians to perform in different languages.
Maria has opened for Sofía Niño de Rivera, Richie O’Farrill, Alexa Swart, and Led Varela, and has shared the stage with Rafi Bastos, El Cojo Feliz, Stephan Dyer, Juan Cajiao and more. She has toured across Canada and Mexico, achieving sold-out shows in both countries.
In 2025, she performed at the Latin Comedy Festival in Toronto and the Latina Comedy Festival in Chicago, and was recently awarded the Latin Award in Canada for Comedian of the Year.
Her work has been featured in major international media outlets such as People en Español, Telemundo, Hoy Día, Univision, The Globe and Mail and others.
She is also the producer and host of the Latin O’Clock radio show on RED FM 93.1 Vancouver, where she promotes Latin talent across Canada. Maria studied Radio Arts and Entertainment at BCIT and Acting at Vancouver Acting School, which have shaped her performance and stage presence.
Biografia (Español)
Maria Rivadeneyra es una comediante, productora y locutora mexicana radicada en Vancouver, Canadá. Lleva más de cuatro años haciendo stand-up comedy en inglés y español, y fue finalista en BC’s Funniest Female en 2021 y 2022.
Maria ha abierto shows para Sofía Niño de Rivera, Richie O’Farrill, Alexa Swart y Led Varela, y ha compartido escenario con Rafi Bastos, El Cojo Feliz, Stephan Dyer, Juan Cajiao y mas. Ha realizado giras por todo Canadá y México, con sold-outs en ambos países.
En 2025 fue parte del Latin Comedy Festival en Toronto y del Latina Comedy Festival en Chicago, y recientemente fue ganadora del Latin Award en Canadá como Humorista del Año.
Su trabajo ha sido presentado en importantes medios internacionales como People en Español, Telemundo, Hoy Día, Univision, The Globe and Mail y otros medios destacados.
Además, Maria es productora y conductora del programa de radio Latin O’Clock en RED FM 93.1 Vancouver, donde promueve el talento latino en Canadá. Estudió Radio Arts and Entertainment en BCIT y Actuación en Vancouver Acting School, formación que complementa su carrera artística y escénica.
What other Comedians say:
“Rivadeneyra’s unique take on the world is a big hit on the Canadian Comedy Scene”
Hector Rivas,
Dat Comedy Cartel Producer and Stand-up Comedian
“Maria is a ball of fun, with sassy, energetic and funny stories. She’s never afraid to go too far!”
Milton Ng,
Dat Comedy Cartel Producer and Standup-up Comedian
“Maria Rivadeneyra is the top female latinx comedian in Vancouver, exploring everything from stand-up to sketch and improv. She’s a star on the rise, keep an eye on her!”
Pablo Zacarias,
Risa en tu Idioma Producer and Stand-up Comedian
Some fun interviews:
https://peopleenespanol.com/maria-rivadeneira-cumplio-su-sueno-con-ser-comediante-11681192
www.poblanerias.com/2023/03/maria-rivadeneyra-comediante-poblana/