Thought to be the Latin answer to Dave Chappelle, comedian-writer-actor Carlos Mencia first gained notoriety as the host of his own TV show, “Mind of Mencia” (Comedy Central, 2005), in which his excessive use of his favorite catchphrases, “DEE-Dee-dee!” and “beaner,” provoked general ire amongst those who desired political correctness at all costs.Born Oct. 22, 1967 in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, Ned Arnel Mencia was the 17th of 18 children born to his Honduran father, Roberto Holness, and his Mexican mother, Magdelana Mencia. The youngster was raised in East Los Angeles, CA by his aunt
