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Ana Fabrega has quietly become one of comedy’s most intriguing voices. A writer, actor and performer, she blends deadpan timing with a knack for surreal, character-driven humor. She rose through alternative comedy rooms and landed memorable TV roles before helping build a show that reimagines horror as a cultural game.
Ana Fabrega’s path: Scottsdale roots to New York stages
Fabrega grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona, then moved to New York to pursue comedy. The change of scenery proved pivotal. In the city she found collaborators and a creative community that matched her sensibility.
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- Early influences came from local theater and alternative comedy scenes.
- Relocating to New York allowed her to refine a voice that mixes observational wit and absurdism.
- She describes finding her people as a key turning point in her career.
Notable TV work that paved the way
Before co-creating her own series, Fabrega built a resume of eclectic, scene-stealing roles. Casting directors and indie creators took notice.
Key credits and collaborations
- The Chris Gethard Show — early TV exposure on a cult favorite.
- High Maintenance — memorable guest performances that showcased range.
- At Home with Amy Sedaris — comedic parts that leaned into surreal humor.
Los Espookys: turning horror into a business of fright
Fabrega is widely known as a star and co-creator of Los Espookys. The show follows a tight-knit group who stage horror scenes for clients.
Los Espookys turns movie scares into on-demand spectacles. The series pairs spooky aesthetics with absurdist comedy.
- The team stages hauntings, re-enactments and cinematic set pieces around town.
- The show leans on language, culture, and character-driven oddities for laughs.
- It combined Fabrega’s sensibility with collaborators who shared an appetite for genre play.
Writing jokes in Spanish: a new creative frontier
One of Fabrega’s notable challenges on Los Espookys was scripting comedy in Spanish. She had not written jokes in that language before.
Adapting humor across languages required balancing literal translation with cultural rhythm. She learned to shape punchlines that landed for native speakers.
- Language nuances affected comedic timing and wordplay.
- Collaborators helped refine lines to preserve intent and tone.
- The process expanded her creative toolkit.
How she approaches acting and writing
Fabrega treats performance and scriptwork as interlinked crafts. She often writes with character voices in mind.
- Character-driven choices guide her jokes and beats.
- She values specificity — small details that reveal larger absurdities.
- Improvisation and editing both play a role in finding the right comic rhythm.
Highlights from our conversation in 2022
When Fabrega spoke with us, Los Espookys had recently completed its second season. She reflected on making the show and the surprises of writing in another language.
- She discussed the collaborative nature of co-creating a bilingual series.
- She shared stories about moving from Scottsdale to New York and finding creative partners.
- Her anecdotes illustrated how personal experience informs her comedic choices.
The conversation first aired in October 2022.
