As part of We Own The Laughs.com’s Comedian of the Day, have a few laughs and get to know comedian PX Floro. The San Jose, CA native shares with us some of her favorite moments in stand-up comedy and lets us know how she owns the laughs.
Name: Paula Xaviera Geronimo Floro/PX Floro
Hometown: Born in Okinawa, raised in San Jose/Sunnyvale, CA
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @pxcomedy
Years in Comedy: 9
Comedic Influences: Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Jo Koy, Kevin Hart, & Margaret Cho
Favorite Comedy Movie: 50 First Dates
Favorite Comedy TV Show: The Good Place
Favorite Comedic Character: Will Ferrell
Favorite City to Perform In: Hawaii
Favorite Topics to Joke About: Family
Favorite Type of Audience for a Comedy Show: Anyone who can laugh and enjoy standup comedy.
Favorite Comedy Club: San Jose Improv
How did you discover your passion for comedy:
San Francisco Comedy College SFCC
What do you remember most about your first time performing stand-up comedy:
It was love at first laugh.
How would you describe your comedic style:
I’m just different?
Describe your process for comedic writing:
I just write in hopes I can retain the information.
Describe the comedy scene in your area:
it’s picking back up now that COVID is over.
How do you judge success in the world of comedy:
Doing what YOU want to do in this industry. I’m just here to make people laugh, I still need my day job
Who are some of your comedic peers that you enjoy watching perform or inspire you personally and professionally:
Gloria Magana, Aivy Cordova & Pete Munoz
What’s been your most memorable moment in comedy:
Having a husband that can take my old dating jokes and doesn’t mind me making fun of him… for now.
What have you learned most from your failures in comedy:
That not everyone will laugh or find the same humor.
How do people react towards you when they realize that you can make people laugh:
They say “You’re funny”
Describe what it’s been like building a career in stand-up comedy:
I’m still building while trying to balance my personal life and Comedy. From a single parent to 3rd marriage, my comedy career is smashed in with day job and kids.
If you could change one thing in the world of comedy, what would it be:
Women dominating the comedy scene.
Best advice you’ve ever received from a comedian:
Jo Koy – Don’t give up, just keep writing. It took me 19 years.
If you were releasing a comedy special this week, what would it be called:
3rd times a charm.
A PX Floro Fun Fact:
I have a deep voice. It’s amazing that I finally married someone who’s voice is as deep as mine. Don’t say deep. I’m also a mortgage consultant so in case this comedy career thing doesn’t work, I’ll help you buy a home or refinance your mortgage.
Where would you like your laughs to take you:
Daytime talk show hosting.
What would you tell a potential comedian if they ask you how they can own the laughs:
To find your voice and you won’t find it if you’re trying to be this other comic.
What are your thoughts on the future of comedy:
Hopefully, tour the cross country and eventually around the world in 10 years.
If you could write one episode for one classic TV sitcom which show would it be and give a brief detailed sentence on the episode:
American Horror Story. I have a confession. I don’t watch a lot of comedy, I love horror movies.
If you could choose 1 comedy club and 3 comedians to perform with on your perfect comedy show, how would it go:
San Jose Improv, Pete, Aivy, and Gloria.
What’s next for you:
Build my day job, while I build my comedy career, and raise a family.
Why should a person always laugh at life:
They say laughter is the best medicine and I 100% believe this. You can be crying, dying, sad or mad, but if someone can make you laugh during your darkest of times, you were able to be happy right at that very moment.
Listen to the “Lit Lit” podcast w/ PX Floro & Corde Snell right now at Lit Lit Podcast
Follow PX Floro comedic journey on these social media websites:
Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/Tik-Tok: @pxcomedy
