HOUSTON \u2013 Humble native Cris Sosa has spent 13 years chasing one clear goal: make people laugh. After a string of jobs \u2014 from McDonald\u2019s to lifeguarding to retail at Steve Madden \u2014 Sosa leaned into comedy full time. Viral stand-up clips and skits put him on the map, catching the attention of names like Issa Rae, Mike Epps and Steve Harvey. For Sosa, auditioning for Season 21 of America\u2019s Got Talent was the next logical step in a career built on hustle and relatable storytelling \u2014 and a chance to bring his unique style of comedy to a national stage.<\/p>\n
Auditioning for AGT judges<\/p>\n
Sosa says performing in front of judges with long comedy pedigrees is both thrilling and humbling. Facing Sof\u00eda Vergara, Mel B, Simon Cowell and Howie Mandel \u2014 the latter a comic himself \u2014 pushed him to showcase the sharp wit and character-driven pieces that have earned him millions of online views and dates with high-profile comedians. AGT\u2019s stage offered a rare opportunity to test material under pressure and introduce his brand of grounded, real-life storytelling to millions.<\/p>\n
A hometown watch party and what\u2019s next <\/p>\n
This week also brought a special full-circle moment: Sosa is hosting a watch party at Atascocita High School \u2014 his alma mater \u2014 where he first performed in talent shows, theater and step shows. <\/p>\n
Since graduating in 2011, Sosa has performed nationwide, opened for Mike Epps and Steve Harvey, and worked with Issa Rae on the pilot of HBO\u2019s Insecure. Now based in New York, he\u2019s building momentum across the North American comedy circuit while bringing that hometown pride back to Houston.<\/p>\n
Watch ‘America\u2019s Got Talent<\/a>‘ on KPRC 2 \u2014 Tuesdays at 7 p.m. <\/p>\n