Hi!

My name is Manuel Botana. I am a 20 year old performing arts student and comedian. I also study communication and film.

I am travelling to Chicago from August 21th to December 17th in order to continue my comedy studies at the Second City trainning center, the school where all my comedy idols (Tina Fey, Bill Murray, Amy Poehler) studied.

I am looking for a place to stay during this time and I would love to find it in Couchsurfing, where there is a lot of cool people willing to help tourists. I could pay for my rent, but it has to be an affordable price for me. I am looking for housing options in neighborhoods near school (Old Town, Lakeview, Logan Square, Wicker Park or the Loop).

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

A friend showed me the webpage and I thought it would be an awesome tool for me right now.

Interests

I would define myself as a person who writtes things and say some of them out loud.

Writting is my true passion, and I am always looking for new artistic languages that allow me to a constant search.

• literature
• theater
• acting
• movies
• watching movies
• theatre
• improvisation
• stand up comedy
• improv
• comedy

Music, Movies, and Books

Books: The Bedwetter (Sarah Silverman), Brooklyn Follies (Paul Auster), Estupor y temblores (Amelie Nothomb), El Señor Fischer (Ana Solari).

Movies: Frances Ha (Noah Baumbach), Little Miss Sunshine, Eternal sunshine of a spotless mind, Deconstructing Harry, The squid and the whale, I killed my mother.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

When I was 16 and starting with stand-up, I decided to travel to Buenos Aires and audition for a comedy festival I love. To my surprise, I was selected! Doing my show to a one thousand people audience was one of the greatest experiences in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I could help my roommate with his or her spanish.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Laughs and fun time.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Brazil

Countries I’ve Lived In

Uruguay