The Cuban influencer, actor, and comedian Edy Suárez has captured the internet's attention with his latest viral video. With a blend of humor and insight, Edy explains why Cubans can understand every Spanish-speaking accent, yet their own remains a mystery to many. In the video, Edy showcases his talent by mimicking accents from Mexico, Venezuela, Argentina, Spain, and Chile, emphasizing how Cuban culture is steeped in TV and music influences from across Latin America.
"One of the great perks of being Cuban is that we grasp all accents, but ours just baffles everyone else," Edy jokes in his TikTok video, playfully mimicking the "accent from La Rosa de Guadalupe" and the nuances of Venezuelan speech. He even tackles the Chilean accent, humorously acknowledging its complexity by saying, "It's the toughest in Latin America, but we still get the hang of it."
The video on @soy_edysuarez has garnered over 13.3K likes and hundreds of comments, sparking a wave of reactions from his followers who adore his mimicry skills. While many praised his talent, some suggested he polish certain accents, notably the Chilean and Peruvian ones. Among the standout comments, a Chilean user quipped, "Because no one ever nails the Chilean accent," while a Mexican remarked, "Your Mexican accent wasn't spot on, but you're cute, kisses." An Argentine follower confidently noted, "He nailed our accent, very few foreigners manage that."
True to his comedic style, Edy responded in the comments, humorously including Dominicans and Puerto Ricans in the "advantage" Cubans enjoy: "We only understand each other." His closing line, "We're a style that breaks the mold," sparked more laughter and agreement that Cubans possess a unique flair.
The video also ignited discussions about which accents are the hardest to comprehend and imitate, with remarks like, "No one can do the Peruvian accent," and "Your Chilean sounded a bit mixed with Dominican." Despite the critiques, everyone agreed that Edy Suárez's charisma shines through any imitation.