John Dela Cruz, widely recognized by fans around the globe as Nurse John, is a stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. An actual nurse by profession turned viral creator, John is a comedian by heart; his comedy feels like talking to your work bestie, as his portrayals of life working in healthcare have proven to be hilariously relatable to those both in and out of the healthcare industry. His debut comedy tour, 'The Short Staffed Tour' was an instant success, selling out more than 200,000+ tickets nearly instantly across 200+ shows in the last year and a half. John most recently sold out 20+, back-to-back shows across Australia (including the ICC in Sydney) and New Zealand, in addition to his shows at major festivals like Netflix Is a Joke, New York Comedy Festival (twice) and Just For Laughs.
Outside of his standup career, his relatable humor has garnered over 17.5 million+ highly engaged followers across the globe on social media. He is the host of the 'I Beg Your Pardon' podcast, one of the top comedy podcasts in North America, serving as weekly therapy for all.
His massive digital footprint has attracted major partnerships and endorsements with brands including Instagram, Amazon, Fabletics, Western Union, NBC, and more, and he has been seen on several red carpets for notable Hollywood events including Gold House’s annual Gold Gala, the Unforgettable Gala, and premieres for ‘Wicked: For Good’ and ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’, to name just a few.