Drew Lacapa (Apache Hopi Tewa) comedian and actor, New Mexico

Andrew “Drew” Lacapa is an Apache Hopi Tewa who calls himself a lover and not a fighter. He believes his humor is not discriminatory in that everyone is worthy of being teased regardless of ethnicity or religion.

Drew has broadened his stage act from hosting pageants and parades to performing stand-up comedy at casinos, schools and conventions throughout Indian country. “Every event is always exciting, whether it be a prestigious university or an event for children. They are all equally important.” His act personifies the hardships of Native people in this century.

One of his recent projects was RezRobics—a workout video to extol the need for Native Americans to exercise and avoid health problems such as diabetes. Featuring Drew and Elaine Miles, the video is the brainchild of Pam Belgarde, a Turtle Mountain Chippewa health worker, and Gary Rhine, a producer/director. The exercise video won an award from the American Indian Film Institute.