FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

GABRIEL IGLESIAS BRINGS HIS UNITY THROUGH LAUGHTER TOUR TO TARGET CENTER ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Born in Chula Vista, California, Gabriel Iglesias is the youngest of six children, raised by a single mother. Growing up, the family lived in Section 8 housing in Long Beach, CA. It was during his childhood that he developed a strong sense of humor to deal with the obstacles he faced. In 1997, he set out to hone his comedic skills and performed stand-up anywhere he could find an audience, including biker bars and hole in the wall joints. He never could have foreseen the incredible success he has experienced.

Today, Iglesias is one of Americas most successful stand-up comedians and he performs in sold-out concerts across the United States and Internationally. His stand-up comedy is a mixture of storytelling, parodies, characters and sound effects that bring his personal experiences to life. His unique and animated comedy style has made him popular among fans of all ages.

On July 11, 2014 Iglesiass highly anticipated stand-up comedy film, The Fluffy Movie (Open Road Films) hit theaters. Following the release of The Fluffy Movie, Gabriel appeared in 20th Century Foxs animated film The Book of Life alongside Zoe Saldana and Channing Tatum. In the summer of 2014, Comedy Central aired season 3 of Gabriels hit series Stand- Up Revolution, which features comedians that he personally selected. Gabriel will begin production on the highly anticipated sequel to the box office hit Magic Mike, reprising his role as Tobias with Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum. Magic Mike XXL will be released July 3, 2015.

Comedy Central premiered Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy in an unprecedented two-night comedy special to over 15 million viewers. This was a great follow-up to his previous DVD specials, Hot & Fluffy and Im Not Fat...Im Fluffy, which has sold a combined total of 2 million copies.

Gabriel has recently appeared in A Haunted House 2 and hit animated films The Nut Job and Disneys Planes. Gabriel was nominated for an ALMA Award; Favorite TV Reality, Variety, or Comedy Personality or Act and was top billed at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festivals in Montreal and Toronto.

In 2009 and 2010, he headlined the Amman Jordan Comedy Festival. Gabriels appeal expands worldwide with sold-out performances in Canada, Australia, Europe (Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden & Norway), the U.K., Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.

Gabriel has also appeared on The Arsenio Hall Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conan, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Steve Harvey, Good Morning America, Cartoon Networks The Annoying Orange and FOX TVs The Family Guy. Gabriel has also co-hosted the top rated YouTube series Ray William Johnsons =3 and Epic Meal Time.

EVENT INFORMATION

Show: Gabriel Iglesias

Venue: Target Center

Show Date/Time: Friday, February 27 at 8pm

On Sale Info: Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 19 at 12pm at Target Centers box office, online at AXS.com and charge by phone at 1-888-9-AXS-TIX.

PRESS CONTACTS

For Target Center: Anna Barberio / annabarberio@targetcenter.com / 612-673-1388