Born and raised in the concrete rhythm of Uptown NYC, Gadiel Del Orbe has mastered the art of turning everyday chaos into punchlines that hit just as hard in English as they do in Spanish. A U.S. Navy veteran, Gadiel channels the discipline he learned at sea into a relentless work ethic onstage, online, and in the writers’ room.

After breaking out as a creator for BuzzFeed’s Latino vertical Pero Like, Gadiel built a loyal audience across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, where his quick-fire sketches and brutally honest takes on bicultural life rack up millions of views. In 2025 he launched his first Spanish-language tour, “Déjame Vivir,” selling out clubs from New York to Los Angeles and proving that smart, bilingual comedy can pack a wallop without punching down.

When he’s not riffing onstage or polishing bits for his upcoming special, Gadiel hosts “The Gadiel Del Orbe Show,” a podcast where he chops it up with comedians, activists, and entrepreneurs about culture, mental health, and making it in a digital era that never sleeps. Off-mic he’s an entrepreneur—partnering with veteran-owned brands, mentoring Latinx creatives, and championing causes from immigrant rights to PTSD awareness.

Equal parts Harlem grit and Caribbean warmth, Gadiel’s mission is simple: use laughter to build community, spark tough conversations, and remind every first-gen dreamer that their story belongs on center stage. Catch him on tour, tune in to the pod, or hit “follow” for daily doses of unfiltered Spanglish joy.