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Bronx comics applaud ‘SNL’ for adding Latina comedian

A Latina comedian is among three new cast members who will appear on 'Saturday Night Live' in the show's upcoming 42nd season. Melissa Villasenor will be on board for the show's Oct. 1 premiere, NBC

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Sep 16, 2016, 9:30 PM

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