We had the good fortune of connecting with Bruna Portugal and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Bruna, what role has risk played in your life or career?
It’s a MUST! You won’t get nothing in life if you don’t take risks! 2 years ago I left my entire life and family in Brazil to take the risk of moving to LA and invest in my career.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I’m a Christian whore and I don’t see many of them on stage doing standup up comedy. On my sets I talk about growing up in a tough Christian family, getting married at 19yrs, leaving everything behind to move to LA and still try to be Christian even though black men are so hot!!!
Let’s say I’m unique! And nothing, absolutely nothing was easy to get where I am, but the secret I’ve learned is to be UNAPOLOGETIC and SELFISH.
I want people to see me as more than a immigrant, more than my accent, I want them to see the world through my eyes.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
At night, comedy clubs, comedy shows & more comedy clubs!!!

During the day I would take my friend to Runyon Canyon, Six Flags and The Broad!

If the person is not Brazilian, Bossa Nova Brazilian Cuisine it is! That’s my spot!!!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I would like to dedicate it to my mom who always supports me even though she thinks God’s no happy with my decisions.

Website: https://www.brunaportugal.com/home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbrunaportugal/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bybrunaportugal

Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCTFj6EZCHC77hgZNYZn8HTQ

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