The Kid Mero
Description
Joel Armogasto Martinez, known professionally as The Kid Mero, is a Dominican-American writer, comedian, and television personality who has also worked as a voice actor in animated projects. His career in entertainment began alongside fellow Bronx native Desus Nice, with whom he co-hosted several successful podcasts and talk shows, including Desus vs. Mero and the Viceland and Showtime series Desus & Mero. This comedic partnership extended into his voice acting work.
The Kid Mero's most prominent voice role is as Lexy in the Netflix animated series Neo Yokio. Created by Ezra Koenig, the series is a fantasy comedy satire set in an alternate version of New York City. The Kid Mero voices Lexy, one of the principal characters and a wealthy, high-society friend of the protagonist, Kaz Kaan. He reprises this role in the 2018 holiday special, Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas, which features a cast that includes Jaden Smith, Jude Law, and Susan Sarandon. His frequent collaborator, Desus Nice, also voices the character Gottlieb in the series.
Beyond Neo Yokio, Martinez has contributed his voice to another animated series. He voiced the character Needles in the episode "Jannanigans" of the Disney XD animated series Star vs. the Forces of Evil. This guest role adds to his limited but notable filmography within the animation and voice acting field.
As a voice actor, Martinez's work is characterized by his collaboration with Desus Nice and his involvement in projects that blend satire with animated storytelling. His achievements in this area include being part of the principal cast for a high-profile Netflix original series alongside an ensemble of acclaimed actors.
The Kid Mero's most prominent voice role is as Lexy in the Netflix animated series Neo Yokio. Created by Ezra Koenig, the series is a fantasy comedy satire set in an alternate version of New York City. The Kid Mero voices Lexy, one of the principal characters and a wealthy, high-society friend of the protagonist, Kaz Kaan. He reprises this role in the 2018 holiday special, Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas, which features a cast that includes Jaden Smith, Jude Law, and Susan Sarandon. His frequent collaborator, Desus Nice, also voices the character Gottlieb in the series.
Beyond Neo Yokio, Martinez has contributed his voice to another animated series. He voiced the character Needles in the episode "Jannanigans" of the Disney XD animated series Star vs. the Forces of Evil. This guest role adds to his limited but notable filmography within the animation and voice acting field.
As a voice actor, Martinez's work is characterized by his collaboration with Desus Nice and his involvement in projects that blend satire with animated storytelling. His achievements in this area include being part of the principal cast for a high-profile Netflix original series alongside an ensemble of acclaimed actors.
All Characters
- EnglishAnime overview: Neo Yokio: Pink Christmas