Lico Reyes is a native of Canatlan Durango, Mexico. He was raised in El Paso and the
Arlington/Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.
He started performing as an actor/entertainer at Jesuit College Preparatory High School
(El Paso, TX) as Polonius in “Hamlet” 1964. He did his first print commercial while a Civil
Engineering student at the University of Texas at Arlington for ALCON Laboratories. He
graduated from the Adam Rourke Film Actors Lab and the Arlington Academy of
Performing Arts.
Lico Reyes has been a “quasi” priest comedian at private events (AKA "Father Vito") since
circa 1960 when he came back from the Jesuit Seminary at Grand Chateaux, Louisiana.
He has been a “Tribute Artist” to Father Guido Sarducci since circa 1969. Lico had
performed as a Hispanic Elvis (AKA A-La-Vez) since circa 1996 where he won the 2nd
place at both the Dallas Hard Rock Café and Dick’s Last Resort Elvis competitions.
In 1970 Lico did his 1st DBA as a Portable Party DJ company in Dallas and Tarrant
counties. According to Dunn & Bradstreet, The Underground Shopper on “Positively
Texas,” CBS and the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, he was the first to have a portable DJ
company business in the USA with sound, lights and special effects.
Other Impressions by Lico Reyes
• Pancho Tortilla (created by Lico)
• Manuel Labor (created by Lico)
• Miguel Jackson (Tribute to MJ)
• Gancho (Tribute to Groucho Marx)
• Dean Martin (Vocal Impression Singing)
• Cheech Marin (Vocal Impression Comedy)
Casino Performances:
• Mazatzal Casino, Payson, Arizona.
• Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Star Dust Casino. Las Vegas, Nevada.
• New Phoenix Casino, Washington State.
Opening Act For:
Bill Tillman, Box Car Willie, Delbert McClinton, Danny Thomas, Forrester Sisters, Gary P.
Nunn, Johnny Rivers, Little Anthony, Mamas & Papas, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Paul
Rodriguez, Three Dog Night, Vince Vance & the Valiants etc.
Worked with:
Julio Iglesias and with the Michael Jackson "Victory Tour"
w/Pepsi Cola, KAFM & Burger King.
Movies Principal:
"Pancho Barnes"; "Problem Child"; "Walker, TX Ranger" (The Committee); "The Many
Faces of Oswald"; “Redneck County Fever.”
(Also - many local, regional, and national TV commercials, PSAs and industrial films)
Staring Role: "Redneck County Fever"; "Shield of Justice"; “Devuleveme Mi Corazon” (pilot);
"Legal Aid" (pilot).
Awards Recognitions:
• Pioneer/Founder: Portable Party Disc Jockey Industry 1963 in El Paso, TX.
• Best new actor recognition by Texas Western University for doing
Polonius (Hamlet) at Jesuit High School.
• “Business EXPO' 88” (Arlington/Grand Prairie) Entertainment Chair.
• Texas Festival Association Award, “West Fest” P.S.A. 1991 - V.O.C.
• Marian Anderson Cultural Society (MACS) Oscar, acting 1991.
• Saint Patrick’s Day, Downtown Parade First Place award 2000 (Internet
America float).
• Announcer - National Wrestling Alliance South West 1998-2008.
Arlington/Dallas/Fort Worth, TX.
He started performing as an actor/entertainer at Jesuit College Preparatory High School
(El Paso, TX) as Polonius in “Hamlet” 1964. He did his first print commercial while a Civil
Engineering student at the University of Texas at Arlington for ALCON Laboratories. He
graduated from the Adam Rourke Film Actors Lab and the Arlington Academy of
Performing Arts.
Lico Reyes has been a “quasi” priest comedian at private events (AKA "Father Vito") since
circa 1960 when he came back from the Jesuit Seminary at Grand Chateaux, Louisiana.
He has been a “Tribute Artist” to Father Guido Sarducci since circa 1969. Lico had
performed as a Hispanic Elvis (AKA A-La-Vez) since circa 1996 where he won the 2nd
place at both the Dallas Hard Rock Café and Dick’s Last Resort Elvis competitions.
In 1970 Lico did his 1st DBA as a Portable Party DJ company in Dallas and Tarrant
counties. According to Dunn & Bradstreet, The Underground Shopper on “Positively
Texas,” CBS and the Fort Worth Petroleum Club, he was the first to have a portable DJ
company business in the USA with sound, lights and special effects.
Other Impressions by Lico Reyes
• Pancho Tortilla (created by Lico)
• Manuel Labor (created by Lico)
• Miguel Jackson (Tribute to MJ)
• Gancho (Tribute to Groucho Marx)
• Dean Martin (Vocal Impression Singing)
• Cheech Marin (Vocal Impression Comedy)
Casino Performances:
• Mazatzal Casino, Payson, Arizona.
• Palm Springs, Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Star Dust Casino. Las Vegas, Nevada.
• New Phoenix Casino, Washington State.
Opening Act For:
Bill Tillman, Box Car Willie, Delbert McClinton, Danny Thomas, Forrester Sisters, Gary P.
Nunn, Johnny Rivers, Little Anthony, Mamas & Papas, Paul Revere & The Raiders, Paul
Rodriguez, Three Dog Night, Vince Vance & the Valiants etc.
Worked with:
Julio Iglesias and with the Michael Jackson "Victory Tour"
w/Pepsi Cola, KAFM & Burger King.
Movies Principal:
"Pancho Barnes"; "Problem Child"; "Walker, TX Ranger" (The Committee); "The Many
Faces of Oswald"; “Redneck County Fever.”
(Also - many local, regional, and national TV commercials, PSAs and industrial films)
Staring Role: "Redneck County Fever"; "Shield of Justice"; “Devuleveme Mi Corazon” (pilot);
"Legal Aid" (pilot).
Awards Recognitions:
• Pioneer/Founder: Portable Party Disc Jockey Industry 1963 in El Paso, TX.
• Best new actor recognition by Texas Western University for doing
Polonius (Hamlet) at Jesuit High School.
• “Business EXPO' 88” (Arlington/Grand Prairie) Entertainment Chair.
• Texas Festival Association Award, “West Fest” P.S.A. 1991 - V.O.C.
• Marian Anderson Cultural Society (MACS) Oscar, acting 1991.
• Saint Patrick’s Day, Downtown Parade First Place award 2000 (Internet
America float).
• Announcer - National Wrestling Alliance South West 1998-2008.
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