Joseph Mencia (born
Joaquín Cano in
1953 in
Honduras) is the brother of
comedian Carlos Mencia. He regularly appeared on his brother's show,
Mind of Mencia, and is known for his Honduran persona as well as his thick accent.
[More than one skit on Mind of Mencia has been centered on his thick accent.]
Joseph was born in
Honduras. He came to the
United States at the age of eighteen and obtained his
GED at Garfield High Adult School in East
Los Angeles, and then began working as a full time laborer.