IVAN ARISTEGUIETA
“Skillful timing, energised delivery and supreme likeability… near sublime routines could have come from Jerry Seinfeld.”★★★★
~ Chortle ~
NOMINEE Most Oustanding Show Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2021
WINNER Weekly Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe 2017
NOMINEE Best Comedy Adelaide Fringe 2017
WINNER Best Newcomer Sydney Comedy Festival 2016
WINNER Weekly Best Comedy Fringe Word Perth 2016
Hola, I am Ivan Aristeguieta – an award-winning stand-up comedian, writer and performer, AKA the ‘Maracas from Caracas’, originally from Venezuela, South America, or as Aussies call me – ‘Mexican’. I get it, we all sound the same.
For 10 years now, I’ve lived in Australia – living amongst you, observing you, learning about you, and now I make a very good living taking the piss out of you. I am a true blue, dinky-di Venez-stralian. Nah, she’ll be right! (Who is she
by the way?).
I left Venezuela after I was carjacked at gunpoint (true story!). Gracias for giving me a citizenship, Australia!
As a stand-up comedian, I have performed all over the world, from South America to the US, Canada, Japan, NZ and the UK, featuring on and headlining some of the biggest comedy festivals and rooms.
You may have seen me on the telly or online, performing at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (2016-2022), as well as the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival, or as guest panelist on shows including Have You Been Paying Attention?, The Project, The Weekly, Hughesy, We Have A Problem and The Living Room. In 2016, my Australian immigration experience was
fictionlised in a short form series, Lost in Pronunciation (ABC iView), which I co-created, co-wrote and performed in.
In 2021, my live show, Pinata, was nominated for the biggest award in Australian comedy – Most Outstanding Comedy, at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and I have released three full length comedy specials to date, Chorizo Sizzle (ABC iView), The Fourth Floor and Happy Papi,
which was recently released on Paramount+.
I am also a trained cook, food technologist and brewer. I’m a loud and proud food nerd. During the pandemic I created and hosted the online sensation, About This Much – Live, a ‘follow-along’ cooking party where I bring my kitchen to yours, via Zoom. When I’m not performing, I’m probably making my own chorizo at home.
LIVE
LIVE TOURS
2025 | All Bangers No Mash
2024 | Too Easy
2023 | Citizen
2022 | Happy Pappi
2021 | Pinata
2020 | About This Much
2019 | The Fourth Floor
2018 | Matador
2017 | Juithy
OTHER FESTIVAL APPEARANCES
2025 | Sydney Comedy Festival Gala
2025 | Perth Comedy Festival Gala
2025 | Caxton Street Comedy Festival All Star Gala
2025 | Comedy in the Vines Yarra Valley
2025 | Newcastle Comedy Festival Gala
2025 | Wynnum Fringe Comedy Gala
2024 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
2024 | Grapes of Mirth McLaren Vale
2024 | The Lakes Festival Comedy Gala
2024 | Caxton Street Comedy Festival Gala
2024 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow South Korea
2024 | Canberra Comedy Festival Christmas Gala
2024 | BeerFest Melbourne
2024 | Wynnum Fringe Comedy Gala
2024 | Melbourne Fringe Opening Night Gala
2024 | Perth Comedy Festival Gala
2023 | Just For Laughs Australia
2023 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala
2023 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
2023 | Newcastle Comedy Festival Gala
2023 | Side Splitter Festival Gala Spectacular
2022 | Sunshine Coast Comedy Festival Gala
2022 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
2022 | Grapes of Mirth Seppeltsfield
2022 | Gold Coast Laughs Festival
2021 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
2021 | Splendour in the Grass
2021 | Grapes of Mirth
2019 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
2019 | Grapes of Mirth
2017 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
2017 | Canberra Comedy Festival Gala
2017 | Just For Laughs Festival Montreal
2016 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow
2016 | Busan Festival Korea
2016 | Falls Festival
2016 | Canberra Comedy Festival Gala
SCREEN
TELEVISION
2025 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up)
2025 | Fisk S3 (Man’s Voice)
2025 | A Bite To Eat With Alice (Guest)
2024 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up)
2024 | Have You Been Paying Attention? (Guest Panellist)
2024 | Thank God You’re Here (Guest)
2024 | Jim Jeffries & Friends (Stand Up)
2024 | Big Backyard Quiz (Guest Panellist)
2023 | City of Melbourne’s New Years Eve Broadcast (Guest Presenter)
2023 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up)
2023 | Just For Laughs Australia (Stand Up)
2022 | The Cook Up with Adam Liaw (Guest)
2022 | The Weekly with Charlie Pickering (Guest)
2022 | Aftertaste (Alberto)
2022 | Just For Laughs Australia (Stand Up)
2022 | Celebrity Letters and Numbers (Guest Panellist)
2021 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Opening Night Comedy Allstars (Stand Up)
2021 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Up Late (Stand Up)
2021 | Celebrity Letters and Numbers (Guest Panellist)
2020 | The Project (Guest)
2020 | The Living Room
2019 | Show Me the Movie!
2019 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Opening Night Allstars Supershow (Stand Up)
2019 | Celebrity Name Game (Guest Panellist)
2019 | Have You Been Paying Attention? (Guest)
2019 | Rove Live (Guest)
2019 | Just For Laughs Australia (Stand Up)
2018 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Opening Night Allstars Supershow (Stand Up)
2018 | Have You Been Paying Attention? (Guest Panellist)
2018 | Hughesy, We Have A Problem (Guest)
2018 | Just For Laughs Australia (Stand Up)
2017 | Lost in Pronunciation (Ivan)
2017 | Just For Laughs Australia (Stand Up)
2017 | All Aussie Adventures Russell Coight
2017 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival Gala (Stand Up)
2017 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Comedy Up Late (Stand Up)
2015 | Just For Laughs Australia (Stand Up)
FILM
2025 | Yesterday Island (Amos)
ONLINE
2022 | Paramount + Live at the Malthouse Special (Stand Up)
2021 | Melbourne International Comedy Festival – Andy Saunders & Friends (Stand Up)
RADIO & PODCAST
RADIO
2025 | Thank God It’s Friday (Guest, ABC Radio Melbourne)
2025 | Live Brekky in the Burbs (Guest, Fox FM)
2025 | Contemporary Conumdrum (Guest, ABC Radio Melbourne)
2024 | Life Matters: Ask Aunty (Guest, ABC Radio National)
2023 | Too Hard Basket (Guest, ABC Radio National)
2021 | Nova Friday Funnies (Guest, Nova FM)
2016 | Nova Friday Funnies (Guest, Nova FM)
PODCAST
2025 | Funny in Failure (Guest)
2023 | Bad English (Host)
2023 | ABC Comedy Presents (Stand Up)
2023 | Urzila Carlson’s That’s Enough Already (Guest)
2022 | Picture Discuss (Guest)
2022 | ABC Comedy Presents (Stand Up)
2021 | Laugh Breaks: Finding The Limelight (Guest)
2020 | Finding the Wonderdog (Guest)
WRITING
WRITING
2022 | Ivan Aristeguieta: Happy Papi (TV Special)
2017 | Comedy Next Gen (TV Series)
2017 | Lost in Pronunciation (TV Series)
PUBLISHING
2022 | The 10 Funniest Things I Have Ever Seen on the Internet – The Guardian
CORPORATE
Direct from Venezuela, and now a proud Aussie, Ivan is one funny immigrant and a great cook. He is a gorgeous, feel-good host and your new favourite comedian. Popular as a host or comedy performer, Ivan also speaks on language, culture, food and family. To enquire about Ivan taking part in your corporate event, please contact us here.
Corporate Testimonials:
“Thank you for entertaining our guests at our recent Delegates AGM Dinner in the Hunter Valley NSW. The feedback was nothing but positive, with our guests still laughing long after the night was over. Funny, engaging and thought provoking, getting in to (or is that on to…) bed every night will never be the same!”
– Jenny McPherson, Mining & Energy Union
“Ivan was a standout superstar! He was clever, original, funny and entertaining. Perfect for our dinner event. 5 out of 5!
– GrainGrowers Innovation Generation Conference
“Ivan was brilliant again thank you!”
– Visy
Previous Corporate Clients:
2025 | MSE Events
2025 | Visy
2025 | Venezuelan Association of Australia
2025 | In The Heights
2025 | Big Brothers Big Sisters Australia
2024 | Mining & Energy Union
2024 | Drakes Supermarkets
2024 | Twilight at Taronga
2023 | Hobson’s Bay City Council
2023 | MSE Events
2023 | Lenovo
2023 | Grain Growers of Australia
2023 | Department of Home Affairs
2023 | University of Melbourne
2022 | IXOM
2022 | Phoenix Creative Management
2022 | MSE Events
2021 | National Australia Bank
2021 | Western Health
2021 | Ability Action Australia
2021 | Ord Valley Events Inc.
2021 | Victorian Seniors Festival Reimagined 2021
2021 | Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators
2020 | Carman’s
2020 | ANZ
2020 | Corporate Entertainment and Events
2020 | Energy Australia
2020 | Australian Industry Ecology Network
2020 | Mazda Australia
2020 | Conga Foods
2020 | Ecumenical Schools Australia
2020 | Monash University
2019 | Davey Water Products
2019 | Australian Securitisation
2019 | Willet Marketing
2019 | Australian Broadcasting Corporation
2019 | Corporate Entertainment and Events
2019 | ELB Equipment
2019 | Uber
2018 | Arpa Productions
2018 | Repco
2018 | Royal Canberra Golf Club
2018 | Grimbsy Accountants
2018 | The Starlight Children’s Foundation
2018 | Cine Latino Film Festival Ambassador
2018 | Australian Magazine Awards
2017 | Great Southern Press
2017 | ACT Government
2017 | Migration Institute of Australia
2017 | Facilities Management Association of Australia
2017 | Seasol International
2017 | MSE Events
2016 | MSE Events
2016 | Catch Group
2016 | Wisdom Homes
2015 | Latino Australia Education
