Each summer, the Just For Laughs Festival's New Faces showcase introduces rising stand-up comedians to the comedy industry and new audiences alike. Long considered one of comedy's most prestigious career milestones, the showcase has helped propel the careers of countless breakout comics. This year, seven comedians who have appeared on LMAOF were selected for the 2026 Just For Laughs New Faces showcase. Meet each comedian and watch their LMAOF performances free on OFTV.
What Is Just For Laughs New Faces?
For more than 40 years, Just For Laughs New Faces has been one of stand-up comedy's most prestigious showcases and a launching pad for emerging talent. Each year, a handpicked group of comedians performs in front of agents, managers, producers, casting directors, and other industry professionals, where a standout set can become a career-defining moment.
Alumni including Kevin Hart, Amy Schumer, Ali Wong, Kumail Nanjiani, Pete Davidson, Quinta Brunson, and Taylor Tomlinson demonstrate why New Faces remains one of comedy's most important launching pads.
2026 Just For Laughs New Faces
New York-based comedian Carolina Montesquieu is known for her sharply observed point of view, drawing on her Dominican-American background to deliver smart, self-assured stand-up. A regular at The Stand, she's appeared on Subway Takes and Cracked Comedy, performed at festivals, and curated comedy showcases across the Northeast. A semifinalist in the Don't Tell Comedy competition, Carolina is recognized for strong writing and a confident, controlled stage presence.
Beyond the stage, Carolina's free OnlyFans profile offers fans a closer look at life between sets, from travel and comedy updates to behind-the-scenes moments.
David Drake is a stand-up comedian whose work has been featured on Comedy Central, HBO, and SiriusXM. Named one of Complex's Comics to Watch Under 30, he's a regular at New York's legendary Comedy Cellar, produces the long-running Comedians You Should Know NYC showcase, and has released five No. 1 comedy albums on Apple. His second stand-up special, That's It!, is streaming now.
David's free OnlyFans profile features a mix of creative updates and dispatches from the road.
Elle Orlando is a comedian, writer, and podcaster from Chicago who began her career in NYC. She regularly performs at top clubs like New York Comedy Club and The Stand and has featured for comedians like Rich Voss and Michael Yo. Named a 2023 Creator to Watch by the New York Comedy Festival, Elle also hosts the weekly podcast The Elle Diablo Show.
Her free OnlyFans profile gives fans a closer look between podcast episodes.
One of Toronto's fastest-rising comedians, Hannah Veldhoen performs at clubs and festivals across North America, including JFL Vancouver, where she was featured as part of CBC's New Wave of Standup 2026. Beyond stand-up, she's also the creator, writer, and star of the Bell Fibe comedy series Destination Oshawa, showcasing her talents both onstage and on screen.
Between shows, Hannah offers a candid, day-in-the-life view of a comic on the rise, plus her latest tour and festival dates on her free OnlyFans profile.
Originally from a small town in Germany, Mario Adrion has built an audience of more than two million followers with a blend of stand-up, vlogs, and comedy videos. A former model turned self-deprecating headliner, Mario has spun an unlikely backstory into sold-out rooms. He has appeared on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, American Idol, Vogue, FOX, and ABC, and regularly performs at the Hollywood Improv, Laugh Factory, and The Stand NYC. He is currently traveling the world with The Superior Comedy Tour.
His free OnlyFans profile brings the same vlog energy and access that built his following, with life on the road, tour updates, and glimpses of life after modeling.
Stand-up comedian Peyton Ruddy first broke through with viral appearances on the podcast Kill Tony before relocating from the Chicago suburbs to Austin, Texas. Since then, Peyton has opened for comedians including Tim Dillon, Ron White, Chris Distefano, Ari Shaffir, Craig Robinson, Harland Williams, Bret Ernst, Steph Tolev, Sam Tallent, and Casey Rocket, and continues to build a growing audience across social media.
On OnlyFans, Peyton gives fans another window into his world with tour updates, personal posts, and bits before they become part of the act.
Miami comedian Chris Renois is a stand-up, actor, writer, and content creator whose comedy has earned him more than 150,000 followers across social media. His viral sketches have been featured on Right This Minute and Access Hollywood, and he's performed at the Miami Improv, reached the semifinals of Stand Up NBC, and opened for comedians including Michelle Buteau and Hasan Minhaj. His acting debut, Mountains, premiered at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival.
Fans subscribed to Chris can keep up with exclusive updates, short comedy skits, and early looks at new material.
Watch More Stand-Up Comedy on OFTV
The 2026 Just For Laughs New Faces showcase highlights another strong class of emerging comedians, and this year's lineup includes seven performers who have appeared on LMAOF. Watch their stand-up sets for free on OFTV, then keep exploring comedians on OnlyFans.
Looking for more comedy? Check out our guides to LMAOF comedians who have appeared on Kill Tony or were featured on Kevin Hart's Funny AF.
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