Comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias coming to Ovens Auditorium Feb. 25, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Dec. 5, 2017) – Ovens Auditorium will host stand-up comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias for the One Show Fits All World Tour on Sunday, Feb., 25, 2018, at 6 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, by phone at 800-745-3000, at all Ticketmaster outlets or at the Bojangles' Coliseum Box Office located at 2700 E. Independence Blvd. Tickets cost between $42 and $77 (plus applicable service charges) and are subject to change.

Born in Chula Vista, California, Gabriel Iglesias 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. Gabriel’s 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.

Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with more than 3 million views.

"Fluffy’s Food Adventures," a non-scripted comedic docu-follow series co-starring Iglesias' eccentric tour mates and fellow comedians Martin Moreno, Rick Gutierrez, G Reilly and Alfred Robles launched its third season (formally "Fluffy Breaks Even") on FUSE TV in July. The show follows Gabriel and his crew on a coast-to-coast culinary trip in search of the country’s most mouthwatering dishes as they discover local gems, unique activities and a few celebrities along the way.

Iglesias can also be heard reprising his role of “Jimmy” in the animated film "The Nut Job 2" along with Will Arnett and Maya Rudolph and Katherine Heigl. He will also be featured in the animated film "Ferdinand" (20th Century Fox) voicing the character “Cuatro” that hits theaters Dec. 15.

At the end of 2016, Iglesias released his sixth one-hour comedy special, "I’m Sorry For What I Said When I Was Hungry" on Netflix worldwide. He filmed the special at the Allstate Arena in Chicago to two sold-out shows with a total of 20,000 fans in attendance.

In 2015, he co-starred with Channing Tatum in Warner Bros’ "Magic Mike XXL," reprising his role as Tobias. Iglesias also lit up the small screen on the ABC sitcom "Cristela."

Iglesias' other feature film credits include co-starring roles in "A Haunted House 2," and his voice can be heard in numerous animated films "Smurfs: The Lost Village," "Norm of the North," "The Book of Life," "The Nut Job" and Disney’s "Planes." Iglesias also starred in the theatrical stand-up concert comedy film, "The Fluffy Movie." For the past three years, Comedy Central has aired Iglesias’ hit series "Stand-Up Revolution." The cable network also premiered "Gabriel Iglesias: Aloha Fluffy" in an unprecedented two-night comedy special to more than 15 million viewers. The special was a follow-up to his previous DVD specials, "Hot & Fluffy" and "I’m Not Fat...I’m Fluffy," which have sold a combined total of more than 2 million copies.

For more information, visit fluffyguy.com.

Videos and downloads of bio, EPK, and other approved images for print publications, reviews, press, etc. can be found here: http://arsonhouse.com/index.php/gabriel-iglesias/.

About Ovens Auditorium
Ovens Auditorium, located adjacent to Bojangles' Coliseum, opened in 1955. With a seating capacity of approximately 2,400, Ovens has hosted more than 7,000 events including Broadway shows, symphony concerts, operas, dance recitals and nationally known speakers. For more information, visit ovensauditorium.com.