Born in Mexico City, Andrea Ortega O'Lee is a comedian, actress and writer. After quitting her job in advertising, Andrea "Manchita", began frequenting comedy open mics in the early stages of the rising comedy scene in Mexico City. She has appeared in Comedy Central Presents for Latin America and Stand Parados. In 2012, she wrote for the SNL Mexico pilot where she met Eugenio Derbez, who recommended her for the main part in the movie "Ramona y los escarabajos".