Frankie Quiñones (sometimes styled as Frankie Quinones) is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and sketch creator from Los Angeles, best known for his character work and viral comedy sketches
- Frankie gained fame through Creeper, a reformed cholo turned fitness guru featured in his viral “CholoFit” sketch series, which racked up millions of views. He also performs as characters like Juanita Carmelita (JC), Afradooshie, and Pachanga, drawing comedic inspiration from his Mexican-American upbringing
- He first honed his comedic style at San Francisco’s BrainWash Café & Laundromat around 2005. His early performances included using household objects (like a sprinkler head) as a microphone while impersonating characters in his family home—which set the stage for his character-driven humor
- HBO Max Special: Frankie Quiñones: Superhomies (2021) blended stand-up with his signature character sketches and personal storytelling on themes like family, dating, and Latinx identity Do The Bay
- He stars as Luis, a former gang member, in the Hulu sitcom This Fool—a comedy exploring South L.A. culture. The show ran from 2022 to 2023 and earned him a nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series at the Independent Spirit Awards
- Frankie has appeared on FX’s What We Do in the Shadows and voices characters in HBO Max series such as Fired on Mars and Victor & Valentino. Other credits include NBC’s Mr. Mayor, Lifetime‘s Feliz Navidad, and TBS’s The Dress Up Gang
- Known as the “CholoFit guy,” his comedic identity and sketches go deep into themes of gentrification, fitness culture, and Latinx stereotypes—with a humorous spin that resonates widely
- He’s toured internationally (including performances for troops overseas) and opened for notable comedians like Craig Robinson, Paul Rodriguez, and Eddie Griffin
Frankie Quiñones’s strength lies in multi-character storytelling—each persona brings its own flavor, combining satire, cultural observation, and heartfelt nostalgia. His act often shifts mid-show, blending stand-up with live character sketches for a dynamic, variety-show feel
