MIKE RITA

“Mike Rita has firmly established himself as a standout in the comedy world, captivating audiences all over North America with his one-of-a-kind brand of 420 Ethnic comedy. He is a true road warrior, constantly on tour, bringing his hilarious and captivating performances to stages big and small across the continent. Mike's talent has landed him on some of the greatest stages in comedy, such as the prestigious Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, TV’s Roast Battles Canada, sharing the screen with comedy heavyweight Russell Peters and opening up for renowned comedians like Joe Rogan, Tommy Chong, Gilbert Gottfried and more.  With his rapid rise in both stand-up and television, Mike Rita is not to be missed.”   - www.mikerita.com

Accomplishments & Career Highlights

  • Awards & Recognition: Winner of The Second City’s "Tim Sims Award" for best new comic. In 2024, he was recognized by the President of Portugal as one of the 70 most significant Portuguese-Canadians of the last 70 years.

  • Festivals: A regular at the Just For Laughs (JLF) Festival, having performed there over 10 times. He notably became the first comedian to host a "420 show" at the festival.

  • Collaborations: He has worked with prominent industry names including Joe Rogan, Kevin Hart, and Russell Peters.

  • Media & Writing: His writing credits include work for CTV, CBC, and MTV. His comedy specials include Live in Toronto and REETS. 

  • His latest stand-up content, including clips from his "Live in Toronto" special, often addresses the "COVID Generation" and the unique challenges of millennial life.

  • Current Tour & Recent Work: Mike Rita continues to tour actively across North America.

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