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  Gale - Free Resources - Hispanic Heritage - Biographies - George Lopez
Lopez, who had been told that his father was dead, learned the truth about his father around the time his mother left him to be raised by his grandparents.
Lopez admits that his upbringing left him with a warped sense of what is normal in a family.
Lopez attributes the success of the show to its universal appeal; although it is about a Latino family living in the Los Angeles area, people from as far away as Russia have told him that they relate to the show and find it funny.
www.gale.com /free_resources/chh/bio/lopez_g.htm   (2022 words)

  
  WebMD the Magazine, May/June 2006: George Lopez's Kidney Transplant
George says he believes the reason is, in large measure, cultural: "Latinos, we only go to the doctor when we are bleeding.
As George worked on the show and awaited his operation, Ann took a battery of tests to prove what she already knew in her heart to be true: that as a donor, she was a match for her husband.
George sticks to his daily regimen of medications to ensure that his body does not reject Ann's kidney, some of which he will take for the rest of his life.
www.webmd.com /content/article/121/114101.htm   (804 words)

  
 George Lopez   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Lopez himself has great comic timing, Constance Marie is a good foil as his wife (and quite pretty, too), and there's consistently some of the smartest writing I've seen on TV.
George Lopez is so incredibly funny in his standup, that I'm sorry that he has to be limited to what he can say on ABC, because, well, it's ABC.
George's stubby sidekick is a detriment to the what little comedy the show offers and George's mother tries too hard to be bawdy and crude.
www.jumptheshark.com /g/georgelopez.htm   (4089 words)

  
 ABC.com: George Lopez
George Lopez is a guy who has made lemonade from lemons at every turn.
George's devoted wife, Angie (Constance Marie), deals with her challenging long term marriage, George's freewheeling approach to parenthood, Benny's insensitive wisecracks and the erratic behavior of her adult niece, Veronica (Aimee Garcia), with the patience of a saint, along with some misguided advice from her father (Emiliano Diez).
"George Lopez" stars George Lopez as George, Constance Marie as Angie, Belita Moreno as Benny, Valente Rodgriguez as Ernie, Luis Armand Garcia as Max, Emiliano Díez as Vic Palmero and Aimee Garcia as Veronica.
abc.go.com /primetime/georgelopez/en/show.html   (259 words)

  
 Paul Harris Interview Transcripts: George Lopez
Lopez: I had just had some material put on hold for The Tonight Show that's supposed to be happening in January.
Lopez: It's too bad that they didn't give Chris a chance because Conan O'Brien ran for at least a year solid and was horrible the first year.
Lopez: Telemundo, the guy who does the astrology is like seventy years old and he's homosexual and all his predictions are that.
www.harrisonline.com /intvws/1997/10/george-lopez.html   (2109 words)

  
 George Lopez   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
George Lopez is a regular guy, and now he plays one on TV.
Lopez, having seen how Latinos often have been put in subservient roles, did not want that to happen on his show.
On his show, Lopez says he's the one that is usually the butt of the joke.
www.clevelandcomedy.com /capers/GeorgeLopez.htm   (509 words)

  
 George Lopez , Celebrity profile, bio, biography
Sandra Bullock gave George his break into TV stardom with her own production company when she sent out a scout to check the clubs for Latino talent because there were no Hispanic shows on TV.
George Lopez, his character on "George Lopez" (2002), was ranked #18 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" [20 June 2004 issue].
George Lopez is one of the premier comedic talents in the entertainment industry today.
www.starglimpse.com /celebs/pages/george_lopez/george_lopez.shtml   (770 words)

  
 G4 - Feature - Bit Chat: George Lopez
Actor/comedian George Lopez may not be tech-savvy enough to build his own website, but he knows where to find the right nerds.
Now that Lopez is a big Hollywood player, his life is starting to resemble a TechTV promo for the "digital lifestyle." Lopez has a buddy on the PGA tour, so he keeps a Sony Vaio notebook in his trailer to keep up with his pal's golf scores in real time.
Lopez's character is concerned that his daughter is getting mixed up with the wrong online crowd, so he hijacks her PC and poses as a teenage girl.
www.g4tv.com /screensavers/features/40117/Bit_Chat_George_Lopez.html   (374 words)

  
 George Lopez @ Filmbug
One of today's most celebrated comedy stars, George Lopez is the co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC network and Warner Bros. Television produced sitcom, George Lopez.
George also is featured in a national television, radio and print campaign for Nextel.
Maintaining an extremely active schedule as a stand-up comedian, George is a sell-out attraction coast to coast and has performed for the president at the historic Ford Theatre in Washington, DC.
www.filmbug.com /db/4190   (555 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Actor-comedian George Lopez has kidney transplant from wife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
George and Ann Lopez "are resting comfortably in their Los Angeles home and are both expected to make a full recovery," according to a statement from spokeswoman Marleah Leslie.
Lopez, star of the ABC comedy George Lopez, had a genetic condition that caused kidney deterioration, the release said.
Lopez and his wife, a producer, have been married 12 years and have one child, a daughter, Gurrola said.
www.usatoday.com /life/people/2005-04-25-george-lopez-transplant_x.htm   (232 words)

  
 George Lopez
The positives shown in The George Lopez Show are demonstrated by the members of the family in many different ways.
George and Angie filled in at a dunk tank in one episode in order to be involved in their children's school life.
It is true that “The George Lopez Show” does not stoop to the usual levels of stereotyping Hispanics as lazy or gang members (Morales, 2002).
www.bgsu.edu /departments/tcom/faculty/ha/tcom103fall2004/gp8/GL.html   (870 words)

  
 George Lopez - George Lopez's Golf Swing
Lopez took time out of his busy schedule to candidly discuss his passion for golf, his home in Pebble Beach and his acting endeavors.
George Lopez is getting serious about a mission that's close to his heart, or rather, his kidney.
Lopez suffered from a genetic condition that caused his kidneys to deteriorate, and needed the transplant in order to survive.
beauproductions.com /golfswingsws/georgelopez/main.htm   (1043 words)

  
 George Lopez (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Lopez is an ABC sitcom starring George Lopez currently seen on Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m.
In 2000, after several years of performing stand-up comedy, Lopez was approached by actress Sandra Bullock for Lopez to produce and star in a comedy.
The character 'George Lopez' was ranked #18 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (June 20, 2004).
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_George_Lopez_Show   (409 words)

  
 Jennifer Lopez Biography,Jennifer Lopez Pictures,Photos,Pics, Filmography, Photo Gallery, Awards
It was from this neighborhood that she took the local "6" train to get to her auditions in Manhattan, as well as the inspiration of her debut album "On the 6".
Her younger sister, Linda Lopez, is a DJ on New York's WKTU and an Entertainment Correspondent for WB Network Channel 11 News in New York.
Lopez and x-boyfriend musician "Puffy" were arrested in connection with a night club shooting.
www.netglimse.com /celebs/bio/jennifer_lopez.shtml   (993 words)

  
 GEORGE LOPEZ - LOPEZ DISSES LENO: NEW CELEB FEUD?
TV star George Lopez may have touched off the latest celebrity feud as he mocked Jay Leno on a radio talk show in Orlando, FL Wednesday, calling him "the biggest two-faced dude in TV" and a "back stabber." He did not disclose what had led to his rant against the Tonight show host.
Lopez also charged that Leno was the "worst interviewer on television" and that when he last appeared on the show, one of the producers stood behind him holding cue cards with questions for Leno to read.
Lopez said that while he was answering one question, he could see Leno's lips moving as he read the next one.
www.contactmusic.com /news.nsf/article/lopez%20disses%20leno%20new%20celeb%20feud_1020109   (227 words)

  
 George Lopez on WCHS-TV8
Lopez makes his television series debut as an assembly line worker who's been promoted to manage a Los Angeles airplane parts factory, and whose job and busy family life are complicated by the presence of his stubborn, insensitive mother (Belita Moreno, "Perfect Strangers"), Benny.
In the premiere episode - "Prototype" -- George's management skills are put to severe test when his boss, Jack, asks him to choose between firing his overbearing mother or his best friend.
"George Lopez" is executive-produced by Bruce Helford, Robert Borden, Academy Award(-winner Deborah Oppenheimer (all from "The Drew Carey Show") and actress/producer Sandra Bullock.
www.wchstv.com /abc/georgelopez   (254 words)

  
 George Lopez Bio - George Lopez Biography - George Lopez Stories
George was recently a cast member and commentator for HBO's hit sports show "Inside the NFL" for the 2003-2004 football season.
Lopez has earned kudos for his performance in the HBO Films drama, "Real Women Have Curves," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to tremendous reviews—receiving the 2002 Audience Award.
George Lopez's character on "George Lopez" (2002), was ranked #18 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (June 20, 2004 issue).
www.tv.com /george-lopez/person/64037/biography.html   (1215 words)

  
 George Lopez : : Home
George was named one of the Top 10 Favorite TV Personalities of 2005 in the Harris Poll.
George is re-issuing the CD for his fans without the premium price.
Join George Lopez in helping the National Kidney Foundation by wearing a green "Donate Life" wristband, Get yours today for $1 each by clicking here.
www.georgelopez.com /home/home.html   (739 words)

  
 George Lopez's "El Mas Chingon" Debuts at #1
Lopez is also the star and co-creator of the hit ABC sitcom, "George Lopez Show" that will be entering its sixth season this fall.
Los Angeles, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire/PRWeb) October 26, 2006 -- George Lopez's new album "El Mas Chingon" was released on September 26th and debuted at #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and #3 on the Comedy Chart.
Lopez is the star and co-creator of the hit ABC sitcom, "George Lopez" that will be entering its sixth season this fall.
prweb.com /releases/2006/10/prweb462206.htm   (1000 words)

  
 George Lopez Tickets - George Lopez Concert Tickets - George Lopez Tour Dates & Schedule
Premium Tickets is a reputable ticket broker that sells George Lopez tickets and tickets to all other major concerts across the nation.
In May 2004, George’s autobiography “Why You Crying?” was released on the Touchstone/Fireside division of Simon and Schuster and entered in the New York Times Bestsellers top twenty.
In December 2004 George set an attendance record at Universal Amphitheater in Los Angeles with seven consecutive sold-out performances and over 42,000 in total attendance.
www.premiumconcerttickets.com /georgelopez.htm   (645 words)

  
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George Lopez is one of the most successful Latino comedians in history.
Lopez, a longtime standup comedian, is co-creator, writer, producer and star of the ABC sitcom "George Lopez." He will introduce presenters and performers at the show to be held at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami and broadcast live on CBS.
This was borderline alarming because actor and comedian George Lopez was downright giddy to be playing in his first AT&T. For Lopez, who grew up poor in a hardscrabble section of California's San Fernando Valley, being invited to play in the Super Bowl of celebrity golf was beyond imagination.
www.lycos.com /info/george-lopez--comedian-george-lopez.html   (381 words)

  
 George Lopez - Television Review
Parents need to know that the hard-working Lopez family is generally respectful (the teen daughter is much less whiny and defiant than teens on other shows, and the family is supportive toward the son with dyslexia).
George's best friend, Ernie (Valente Rodriguez), is a source of jabs about George's management job, but is generally in George's corner when trouble comes up.
Her lies about George's childhood and family are revealed in episodes like the one in which George's long-lost sister suddenly reappeared.
www.commonsensemedia.org /tv-reviews/George-Lopez.html   (730 words)

  
 George Lopez TV Show - George Lopez Television Show - TV.com
George Lopez is a guy who has made lemonade from...
George’s biggest test, both at work and home, is dealing with his tough and acerbic but loving mother, Benny (Belita Moreno, “Perfect Strangers”), while sifting through her vast assortment of lies about his family and childhood.
George lopez isnt as funny here as he is on stand up but the shows still pretty good, he is weird for a parent with kids and the way he raises them is kinda weird
www.tvtome.com /tvtome/servlet/ShowMainServlet/showid-4698   (957 words)

  
 AP Wire | 01/16/2007 | Comedian George Lopez picks up the golf mantle for Bob Hope   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
George Lopez is holding his own, so far.
Lopez seemed completely in his element Tuesday at a news conference in the press tent at the Classic Club, one of four courses used for the tournament that's a pro-am for the first four days.
He added: "That is an honor, the fact that Dolores has been so kind to me since the first time I met her in 2004, and that Bob was a fan of my comedy is validation.
www.ohio.com /mld/cctimes/sports/golf/16474406.htm   (466 words)

  
 George Lopez Biography at Hollywood.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Since so much of Lopez’s comedy was based around childhood experiences, it was surprising for some fans to learn that his own formative years were anything but memorable.
Lopez discovered his life’s calling in the mid-70s, courtesy of the NBC comedy series “Chico and the Man” (1974-1978), starring Freddie Prinze.
Around this time, Lopez was approached by actress Sandra Bullock, who was a fan of his stand-up, and listened as she proposed a network television series based on his comedy and family experiences.
www.hollywood.com /celebritydetail/George_Lopez/1114662   (1306 words)

  
 Kroc Institute : George A. Lopez
George A. Lopez (Ph.D., Syracuse University, 1975) is a professor of political science and Senior Fellow at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame.
Lopez's research interests focus primarily on the problems of state violence and coercion, especially economic sanctions, and gross violations of human rights.
Lopez has served in an advisory capacity to a number of foundations and organizations involved in human rights, international affairs education, and peace research.
www.nd.edu /~krocinst/faculty_staff/faculty/lopez.shtml   (419 words)

  
 TIME.com: George Lopez -- Page 1
George Lopez, the show, is a success story rooted in a sad one.
Lopez, 44, was abandoned by his parents as a boy and raised by his grandmother, who he says was belittling and incapable of showing affection.
Lopez, just recovered from a kidney transplant, has also taken care that his sitcom's crew includes Latinos and other minorities.
www.time.com /time/nation/article/0,8599,1093636,00.html   (467 words)

  
 The Biography of George Lopez - Associated Content
George Lopez was born April 23, 1961, in Mission Hills, California.
George Lopez was the fourth Latino entertainer to ever star in a sitcom television show.
Also, George Lopez and Constance Marie were nominated for the Young Artist's Award for the "Most Popular Mom and Pop in a Television Series" in 2004.
www.associatedcontent.com /article/23642/the_biography_of_george_lopez.html   (641 words)

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