Vicente “Chente” Ydrach (September 11, 1982) is a Puerto Rican
stand-up comedian
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,
podcaster
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, and
social media influencer
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. He is known for his podcast ''Masacote'' and his comedy tours.
Career
Ydrach gained recognition in Puerto Rico’s comedy circuit through his energetic and irreverent stand-up routines. His show *''Radical Afuego''* became a hit, culminating in a tour across Puerto Rico and multiple international performances in Colombia, the Dominican Republic, and the United States.
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He is the creator and host of the podcast *''Masacote''*, where he interviews public figures across music, comedy, sports, and pop culture. The podcast has become a staple in Puerto Rican digital media, earning millions of views and listens through platforms like YouTube and Spotify.
Ydrach also co-hosts and produces various online shows, including
iHeartRadio
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’s *''Puerto Rico vs Dominicana''*, which humorously compares the cultures and talents of both Caribbean nations.
Controversy
In November 2024, Ydrach faced widespread criticism for making derogatory comments about people who use wheelchairs during an episode of his podcast. He questioned why disabled individuals are allowed to skip ahead in lines at polling stations and made an inflammatory remark: "por cada persona que pase tú debes echar dos para atrás." The comment was condemned by disability advocates, including Puerto Rican Paralympic judoka Luis Jabdiel Pérez Díaz, who emphasized the legal protections for disabled citizens.
Ydrach later removed the episode and issued a public apology, stating that his comments were “ignorant and offensive.”
Personal life
In December 2022, Ydrach and his wife Verónica Cruz welcomed their first child, a son named Manuel Vicente.
He is a member of
Phi Sigma Alpha
Phi Sigma Alpha (), commonly known as La Sigma, is a Puerto Rican fraternity originally established as the Sigma Delta Alpha Fraternity (Sociedad de Amigos) on October 22, 1928, at the University of Puerto Rico by twelve students and a professor ...
Fraternity.
See also
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List of Puerto Ricans
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References
Living people
21st-century Puerto Rican comedians