George Lopez: Comedian and TV Star

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I'm just an American guy who happens to be of Mexican descent, says George Lopez, who has achieved astounding success across cultural lines. How did the boy who started his life in poverty and misery end up living the American dream? Children of all backgrounds will be excited and empowered by this real-life rags-to-riches story. With his hilarious comedy and hit television show, Lopez has opened doors for other performers in today's multicultural America.

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  George López

  • 2011-09-15
  • 32 pages
  • Ebook
  • Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.
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  George Lopez

  • 2011-03-02
  • 106 pages
  • Paperback
  • Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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  George Lopez

  • 2011-03-02
  • 104 pages
  • Ebook
  • Greenhaven Publishing LLC
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  George Lopez: Latino King of Comedy

  • 2009-01-01
  • 132 pages
  • Paperback
  • Enslow Publishing, LLC

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