Michele LaFong

Michele LaFong (August 4, 1961) is a comedian, ventriloquist, and official protégé of the late Señor Wences.

Early life

Born and raised in Queens, New York, Michele has been making headlines in the United States and abroad. When asked when she first realized she was funny, Michele answers "I've been clowning around since day one. I've been thrown out of every school I ever went to. I just wasn't student material and could never conform as an adult. I lost lots of jobs too, as a rock-n-roll drummer, a bartender, and a hair dresser. I lost jobs I didn't even have!"

Career

A highlight of her career was to perform for renowned ventriloquist Senor Wences. In 1996, LaFong performed at his 100th birthday celebration at the New York Friars' Club. The centenarian was so impressed that he befriended LaFong and gave her his famous puppets Johnny and Pedro, plus taught her how to perform his classic routines.[1]

LaFong is the only ventriloquist authorized by the Wences estate to perform Johnny and Pedro, as well as Wences' routines.

References

  1. ↑ Williams, Scott (1998-01-07). "Wences' Puppets: Gotta Hand It to 'Em". New York Daily News. Retrieved 2010-04-06.
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