Julio Torres is a Salvadoran-American comedian, writer, director, and actor. He gained prominence as a writer for Saturday Night Live, where he earned multiple Emmy nominations and was praised for unique sketches such as “Papyrus” and “Wells for Boys.” Torres co-created and starred in HBO’s Los Espookys, a bilingual comedy blending the supernatural with deadpan humor, and released his acclaimed HBO special My Favorite Shapes, which showcased his offbeat storytelling and design-focused perspective. In 2024, he made his directorial debut with Problemista, a fantastical comedy film he also wrote and starred in, further establishing his distinct creative voice.