Amazon to Release Gina Brillon’s Latest Comedy Special in June

Gina Brillon is bring the laughs to Amazon…

Amazon will premiere the Puerto Rican comedian/actress’ one-hour comedy special Gina Brillon: The Floor Is Lava on Friday, June 5.

Gina Brillon

In her third stand-up special, Brillon pulls no punches when discussing her childhood, culture and the transition from single to married life with her Midwestern husband as she guides the audience on a journey of love, laughter and heart.

Brillon’s first one-hour special, Pacifically Speaking, was produced by Gabriel Iglesias and aired on NuvoTV (2014). 

She has made appearances on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham,E!’s Chelsea Lately,AXSGotham Comedy LiveThe View,Late Night with Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Brillon has also appeared on television in CBS’ Kevin Can Wait on ABC’s The Conners

In 2012, she became the first (and only) Latina winner of NBC’s Stand up for Diversity Showcase. She was selected to be part of Montreal’s Just For Laughs New Faces Showcase.

Brillon is also a singer, published writer, and poet. Her pieces have appeared in The New York Post and Daily News, among others. 

In 2019, she was featured on Gabriel Iglesias’ “Beyond the Fluffy Tour” – hitting 46 cities around the US. 

Her most recent half-hour special, Easily Offended, was one of the top shows among the Entre Nos franchise on HBO Latino, and is now streaming on all HBO digital platforms.

CBS Developing Comedy Series Starring Brillon

Gina Brillon could be heading to CBS in the near future…

The network is developing an untitled multi-camera comedy starring the Puerto Rican stand up comedian/actress and executive produced by Kevin James.

Gina Brillon

Brillon, who recently made a guest appearance on James’ new CBS sitcom, Kevin Can Wait, will also serve as a producer on the project. 

Written by sitcom veteran Adam Barr, the project is inspired by Brillon’s stand-up comedy. It centers on Gina (Brillon). When her seven-year relationship suddenly ends, she moves from the Bronx to Manhattan to pursue her dreams.

Sony Pictures Television, where James’ Hey Eddie Prods. has a first-look deal, is the studio. James and his producing partner Jeff Sussman recently hired former TBS development executive Nina Howie, who will serve as a co-executive producer on the project.

Brillon is the first Latina winner of NBC’s Stand up for Diversity Showcase in 2012.