Patrícia Peña

Comedian

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About

Dominican comedian, content creator, entrepreneur, and podcast host best known for her viral humor videos, her alter ego María Josefina, her women-focused podcast Stronger Together, and her stand-up show Malgusto. She is also known for her Instagram and TikTok accounts where she shares comedic sketches, character-driven videos like María Josefina, and relatable commentary on women's experiences,

Before fame

She had an early interest in acting and performance but initially focused on building financial stability before pursuing a creative career. She spent roughly a decade working in digital marketing and entrepreneurship. She launched the podcast Stronger Together con Patricia Peña in 2021. She also pursued formal acting training with Lorena Olivo at Teatro Alternativo. She began focusing heavily on comedy content around 2024 which is also when she created her character María Josefina. Her stand-up show Malgusto began development in early 2025 through open mic performances before becoming a full one-hour show.

Trivia

She has performed as a guest comedian on Chévere Nights Live and has appeared at international events such as Eres Única - Equipaje de Una Mujer in Panama. She created her most recognizable character María Josefina as an exaggerated version of her own personality traits. Her character has become so popular that audiences began referring to her by the name María Josefina in real life. She is also known for her work as a personal brand strategist and is the founder of projects such as Gente Master and Brand Your Story

Family life

She was born and raised in the Dominican Republic in a hardworking family with rural roots that eventually moved to the city.

Associated with

She appeared as a guest stand-up performer on Chévere Nights Live hosted by Milagros Germán in 2025.