Chente Ydrach
| Vicente "Chente" Ydrach | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Vicente Ydrach |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
Vicente “Chente” Ydrach is a Puerto Rican stand-up comedian, podcaster, and social media influencer. He is known for his podcast *Masacote* and his comedy tours.
Career
[edit]Ydrach gained recognition in Puerto Rico’s comedy circuit through his energetic and irreverent stand-up routines. His show *Radical Afuego* became a hit, culminating in a tour across Puerto Rico and multiple international performances in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.[1][2]
He is the creator and host of the podcast *Masacote*, where he interviews public figures across music, comedy, sports, and pop culture. The podcast has become a staple in Puerto Rican digital media, earning millions of views and listens through platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
Ydrach also co-hosts and produces various online shows, including iHeartRadio’s *Puerto Rico vs Dominicana*, which humorously compares the cultures and talents of both Caribbean nations.[3]
Controversy
[edit]In November 2024, Ydrach faced widespread criticism for making derogatory comments about people who use wheelchairs during an episode of his podcast. He questioned why disabled individuals are allowed to skip ahead in lines at polling stations and made an inflammatory remark: "por cada persona que pase tú debes echar dos para atrás." The comment was condemned by disability advocates, including Puerto Rican Paralympic judoka Luis Jabdiel Pérez Díaz, who emphasized the legal protections for disabled citizens.[4][5] Ydrach later removed the episode and issued a public apology, stating that his comments were “ignorant and offensive.”[4]
Personal life
[edit]In December 2022, Ydrach and his wife Verónica Cruz welcomed their first child, a son named Manuel Vicente.[6] He is a member of Phi Sigma Alpha Fraternity.[7]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "Chente Ydrach cierra su gira "Radical Afuego Tour" en Puerto Rico". Sol Borincano. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ https://magazine-pr.com/chente-ydrach-se-presenta-internacionalmente-por-primera-vez-y-anade-fechas-a-pr
- ^ "PUERTO RICO vs DOMINICANA: ¿DÓNDE ESTÁN LOS MEJORES COMEDIANTES? - Chente Ydrach". iHeart. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ a b PR • •, Por TELEMUNDO (2024-11-09). ""Chente" Ydrach pide perdón tras comentarios contra personas en silla de ruedas". Telemundo Puerto Rico (in Spanish). Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Exigen disculpa a Chente Ydrach por burlarse de las personas con discapacidad". Metro Puerto Rico (in Spanish). 2024-11-08. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ "Chente Ydrach ya es papá". Metro Puerto Rico (in Spanish). 2022-12-07. Retrieved 2025-06-21.
- ^ Rivera Cedeño, Jomar José (13 June 2025). "Chente Ydrach se prepara para hacer historia con su comedia". 'El Nuevo Día' (in Spanish). p. 16. Retrieved 13 June 2025.