Joanna Hausmann

Joanna Hausmann is a Venezuelan-American comedian, writer, and actor known for her popular comedy videos on YouTube and Univision's Flama platform.

Comedian

March 20, 1989

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Joanna Hausmann, a Venezuelan-American comedian, writer, and actor based in New York City, rose to fame through her YouTube comedy videos and her work as the head writer and talent for Univision’s digital platform, “Flama.” Her viral content has amassed over 100 million views and has been showcased on major news outlets such as CNN, NPR, and the BBC. Joanna is best known for her web series “Joanna Rants,” where she humorously addresses social and political issues. She has also appeared in productions like “Adversity” and “Contigo” and has written for various publications, including The New Yorker, Time Magazine, and The Huffington Post. Among her accolades is the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music, and Theater grant.

Besides her comedy career, Joanna is a social justice advocate who uses her platform to support causes like immigrant rights and media representation. She performs at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City and is an outspoken critic of Nicolás Maduro’s Venezuelan government. Her mixed cultural background as a Venezuelan-American has greatly influenced her life and work, serving as inspiration for her comedy and activism.

After graduating from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where she studied at the Experimental Theatre Wing, Joanna initially pursued opera singing before discovering her passion for comedy and acting. Fluent in English, Spanish, German, and French, she has been able to broaden her audience and reach. Her most notable works include her web series “Joanna Rants” and her contributions to Univision’s digital platform “Flama,” as well as her involvement in productions like “Adversity” and “Contigo.” Joanna’s accomplishments include receiving the NYC Women’s Fund for Media, Music, and Theater grant.