Carmen Nydia Velázquez (born 2 October 1947) is a Puerto Rican comedian,[1] actress[2] and singer. She is best known for her fictional role in the comedic duo "Susa y Epifanio" which has been featured in popular radio and television programs in Puerto Rico for 30 years.
Carmen Nydia Velázquez | |
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| Born | Carmen Nydia Velázquez 2 October 1947 Ponce, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Known for | Actress, comedian, singer |
Carmen Nydia Velázquez was born in barrio Playa[3] of Ponce, Puerto Rico, on 2 October 1947.[citation needed]
Velázquez started her career in the 1970s as the leading singer of the Puerto Rican musical group: Moliendo Vidrio, alongside Sunshine Logroño.[4]
Presently, Carmen Nydia Velázquez alongside Victor Alicea, as Susa y Epifanio are featured on the radio program "Prende El Fogón" which is broadcast weekdays at noon on WSKN-AM in San Juan, and on "El Fogón TV", telecast on Tuesdays through WORO-TV, channel 13, in Carolina.
Velázquez also performs as a singer in frequent Bohemia Spectacles, throughout Puerto Rico.
Velázquez performed for a three-month season at the Marriott Hotel, in Condado, San Juan Puerto Rico, (June–September) 2007, and the show was broadcast through WORO-TV, channel 13. Velazquez would perform in an event titled "Noches de Bohemia" at the Marriott Hotel in San Juan. Here she was scheduled to sing along with pianist Tito Vicente.[5] On 21 September 2013, she made an unexpected appearance at the Dia Mundial de Ponce.[1]