Longtime friend Andrew Kennedy sits down with Brad to talk about Andrew's unique heritage; born from an English father and Colombian mother, Andrew lived in Colombia, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Hong Kong before arriving in New Canaan, Connecticut in The United States.
Looking like a Kennedy with blues eyes and blond hair, Andrew calls himself a "Latino in Disguise."
From speaking in fluent Spanish when ordering coffee to starting his acting and comedy career, to his CBS TV Pilot, to a documentary where Andrew returns to perform his act in his birth country of Colombia, this episode will remind you of the wonder of a blended family, and the humor that comes from life.
Andrew is a master impersonator sharing his stories of Christopher Walken, his favorite movies and how he learned to fit in.
This is a funny episode of Awakened Nation.
Website: www.AndrewKennedyLIVE.com
ABOUT ANDREW KENNDY:
Andrew Kennedy is a seasoned comedian, actor, and writer with a background as unique as his voice on stage.
Born in Bogotá, Colombia to a Colombian mother and a British father, Andrew grew up across Latin America and Asia—living in Venezuela, Puerto Rico, and Hong Kong before settling in the U.S. That global upbringing gave him a gift for reading a room, relating across cultures, and finding common ground through laughter.
Over the past two decades, Andrew has carved out an impressive career in entertainment. He developed, produced, and starred in the CBS pilot Related by Marriage alongside industry legends Rita Moreno and John Ratzenberger.
His Comedy Central special ranked in the network’s top twenty for two consecutive years, and his debut album Andrew Kennedy – Almost Black, recorded at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club in San Antonio, captures his signature blend of wit, charm, and personal truth.
He’s appeared on TBS, Univision, Telemundo, and more, and served as a national spokesperson for Conn’s HomePlus.
From Lincoln Center in New York to theaters in Bogotá, Andrew has performed live for audiences around the world—earning consistent praise for his sharp material and magnetic stage presence.
Often hinting at his father’s mysterious past (possibly MI6?), Andrew draws on his mixed heritage—half Latino, half White, and what he jokingly calls “a splash of something else”—to bring audiences together with smart, inclusive comedy.
HOST OF AWAKENED NATION: Brad Szollose
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